Retrofit isn’t just about materials and detailing—it’s about systems, strategy, funding, and community change. This session brings together professionals working across local government, policy, engineering, and climate innovation, each forging unconventional career paths to accelerate retrofit.

From founding climate startups to driving borough-wide housing strategies, our speakers will share what it takes to lead retrofit in ways that go beyond traditional roles—and what this means for the future of built environment practice.