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Submit your session proposal to Green Building United by Jan 17th

Have an idea you want to share with other local green pros? Here’s your chance.

Green Building United’s tenth annual Sustainability Symposium is returning on May 1st at Penn State at The Navy Yard. The Symposium is a full day and one half-day of educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices.

Experts across the region and beyond gather to discuss their current work, opportunities for social, environmental, and economic impact, and challenges ahead in the sustainability field.

Have an idea for a session? Visit the Green Building United Symposium website (and scroll to the bottom) to apply:

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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