SoCal Grey to Green
Grey to Green Conference
Thursday December 3, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project - 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 110, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
Registration Fee: $39 USD
Free parking on site
Lunch included!
overview
Join us for the SoCal Grey to Green Conference, a must-attend event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.
December 3, 2026 – SoCal Grey to Green Conference
Engage with leading professionals, researchers, and policymakers as we explore the latest innovations in green infrastructure. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and case studies, attendees will gain valuable insights into climate resilience, urban biodiversity, and green infrastructure design strategies.
Why Green Infrastructure Matters in Costa Mesa
As a vibrant and growing city in Southern California, Costa Mesa is embracing green infrastructure to enhance climate resilience, manage stormwater, and improve urban livability. With increasing temperatures, drought conditions, and the impacts of intense rainfall events, integrating green roofs, permeable landscapes, and urban tree canopies is essential for sustainable city planning. Costa Mesa’s commitment to green infrastructure can help protect local waterways, reduce urban heat, conserve water, and create healthier, more resilient, and more vibrant communities.
This conference offers an unmatched opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities in the rapidly growing green infrastructure sector. Attendees can continuing education credits, making this a valuable experience for professional development.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event. Register today!
Speakers
Dr. Jennifer Bousselot, Associate Professor, Colorado State University - Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture | Rooftop Agrivoltaics in Semiarid Colorado - A Triple Win
Bruce Dvorak, FASLA, PLA, Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University | ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog in Mediterranean Climates
Dr. Elizabeth Fassman-Beck, Engineering Department Head, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project | Green Infrastructure in Southern California
Vishal Seth, Technical Director, Skyland USA (Rooflite) | Engineered Soil Mechanics: Designing Green Roof Profiles for Weight, Hydrology, and Stormwater Performance
Tom Liptan, Green Infrastructure Consultant and Researcher | Stormwater Design Considerations
Alan Burchell, GRP, Principal, Urbanstrong | Solar and Green Roof Integration
…and more to be anounced soon!
Sponsors
For any questions or sponsorship inquiries, please contact Eric Durnford at edurnford@greenroofs.org
Continuing Education
The SoCal Grey to Green Conference has been submitted for HSW Continuing Education Credits from AIA, and ASLA. Credits earned at SoCal Grey to Green can be used toward GRP and GRIMP certifications.
