2023 Event Overview

We encourage attendees to carpool, rideshare, or take public transportation to NZ23 events when possible to reduce your carbon footprint.

Beach Cleanup - SOLD OUT

Wednesday, September 13th from 9:00am – 11:00am

We’re partnering up with B Local LA to host a beach cleanup at The Original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica. Help us to defend against marine pollution by collecting trash and debris that potentially ends up in our oceans. Gloves and bags will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Address: Original Muscle Beach, Ocean Front Green, Santa Monica, CA 90401

This location is easily accessible with various means of public transportation including by train, light rail, and bus. Limited paid parking is available on site (see link above).

Yoga on the Beach

Wednesday, September 13th from 11:15am – 12:00pm

Need a good stretch? Get your exercise in with Emmy-award winning journalist Sarah Pilla as she instructs a yoga session right on the beach! Attend this event at The Original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, where we will also be hosting a beach cleanup.

Add the Yoga on the Beach session to your ticket with an All Access Pass or as an add-on in registration to claim your spot at this limited-capacity event. 

Address: Original Muscle Beach, Ocean Front Green, Santa Monica, CA 90401

This location is easily accessible with various means of public transportation including by train, light rail, and bus.

Welcome Happy Hour - SOLD OUT

Wednesday, September 13th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join climate action leaders at this event welcoming out of towners to LA, and kicking off the 2023 Net Zero Conference! We’re hosting this year’s event outdoors at Truly LA in Downtown Los Angeles’s historic Arts District to reduce energy usage. Bask in the LA summer atmosphere with beers, cocktails, and light appetizers.

Address: 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Parking: There is street parking and paid lots nearby. We highly encourage attendees to carpool, rideshare, or take public transportation.

Main Conference

Thursday, September 14th from 8:00am – 5:30pm

We are pleased to be back at the Los Angeles Convention Center for this year’s Net Zero Conference! Join us for zero carbon learning opportunities across all industries, exciting keynotes, and networking in the Expo Hall. Click the button below to view the full schedule of speaker sessions.

Getting here: This venue is in close proximity to Metro Expo Line, Red Line, Purple Line, and various bus lines. The Convention Center charges $25-40 for parking. Onsite charging stations are available for EVs. Offsite parking lots within walking distance are available with prices starting at $10.

Trailblazer Awards Gala​

Thursday, September 14th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

The Trailblazer Awards Gala celebrates transformational leaders who are working to build a net zero future. Awardees include changemakers who are making an impact in the areas of climate, carbon, equity, ESG, resilience, net zero, and more. 

This year’s Gala will take place at Millwick, a renovated building with a design that allows for daylighting and reduced energy consumption. Food and drinks will be provided. Elevated cocktail attire is requested. 

Address: 800 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Parking: Complimentary valet service will be available on a limited and first-come first-serve basis. Paid lots are available nearby, but we highly encourage attendees to carpool, rideshare, or take public transportation.

Add the Trailblazer Awards Gala to your ticket with an All Access Pass or as an add-on in registration.

Partner Hosted Event by USGBC-LA​

Mini-Golf & House Party with USGBC-LA

Wednesday, September 13th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Join us at the La Kretz Innovation Campus for an event you will never FORE-get!

Come for the competition, the special guest DJ, food, and the cold drinks, but stay for the networking and rejoining of our community at this fun in-person event! Let’s “putt” the fun back into fundraising as this annual event directly benefits the USGBC-LA Legacy Project.

This is a separately ticketed event hosted in partnership with USGBC-LA. Register here.

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