The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is set to host the IGBC Green Karnataka Summit 2026 on 6 February 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing together policymakers, urban planners, architects, developers, industry leaders, and sustainability professionals on a common platform.
Marking 25 years of IGBC’s leadership in India’s green building movement, the summit will deliberate on the theme “Advancing Sustainability vis-à-vis Climate Resilience in Urban Built Karnataka.” The event aims to address emerging climate challenges while shaping a sustainable and resilient future for Karnataka’s rapidly urbanising regions.
Advancing Climate Resilience in Karnataka’s Urban Built Environment
Karnataka’s cities are at a critical juncture, facing challenges related to climate change, rapid urban growth, energy demand, and environmental stress. The summit will focus on innovative strategies and scalable solutions for climate-resilient infrastructure, green buildings, low-carbon construction, and resource-efficient urban development.
Under the larger vision of “Karnataka Future”, the summit encourages stakeholders to ideate, visualise, and build a sustainable green growth model aligned with state and national climate goals.
Platform for Policy, Innovation and Industry Collaboration
The one-day summit will feature expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and case studies highlighting best practices in:
- Climate-responsive urban planning
- Sustainable building materials and technologies
- Energy efficiency and renewable integration
- Green finance and ESG-driven development
- Policy frameworks supporting resilient cities
The event also aims to strengthen collaboration between government bodies, industry, academia, and professionals to accelerate on-ground implementation.
Event Details
- Date: 6 February 2026
- Time: 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Venue: Hotel Shangri-La
- City: Bengaluru
- Registration Link: Click Here
Industry Support and Partnerships
The summit is supported by leading industry partners committed to sustainability. UltraTech Cement is the Sustainability Partner, Saint-Gobain and Somani Ply are Gold Sponsors, while Supreme Petrochem Ltd is the Associate Sponsor, reinforcing industry’s role in driving green transformation.
For registrations and partnerships:
Contact: Adithya Sajjan
Phone: +91 97316 58045
Email: adithya.sajjan@cii.in
The IGBC Green Karnataka Summit 2026 is expected to play a significant role in shaping Karnataka’s climate-resilient urban future by fostering dialogue, innovation, and actionable outcomes across the built environment sector.
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