CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce their partnership

July 18, 2024

CIBSE and IBPSA-England are pleased to unveil their partnership for the upcoming 2025 Technical Symposium. This joint effort merges two premier events in building performance and sustainable design: CIBSE’s annual Technical Symposium and IBPSA-England’s biennial Building Simulation and Optimisation event.

Themed “Fit for 2050 – Achieving Net-Zero through Intelligent, Resilient and Sustainable Design in the Built Environment,” the CIBSE IBPSA-England Technical Symposium 2025 aims to serve as a platform for the latest research and innovations in sustainable practices. This partnership underscores a shared dedication to advancing knowledge and best practices in building performance.

Event highlights

Combined expertise: Leveraging the strengths of both organisations, the symposium promises a comprehensive programme covering a broad spectrum of topics related to building performance and sustainability.

Diverse formats: Attendees can expect engaging sessions including technical reviews, case studies and poster presentations, fostering dynamic discussions and knowledge exchange.

Networking opportunities: The event will provide numerous opportunities for participants to connect with industry peers, exchange insights and establish valuable professional relationships that can catalyse future collaborations and innovations.

Simon Parker, Managing Director of CIBSE Services said about this partnership: ‘At CIBSE, we’re excited to collaborate with IBPSA-England for the 2025 Technical Symposium. This partnership combines top expertise in building performance and sustainable design, delivering cutting-edge research and innovations. We look forward to meaningful discussions and connections that will shape the future of the built environment.’

Professor Neveen Hamza, Chair of IBPSA-England stated: ‘IBPSA-England is excited to partner with CIBSE for the 2025 Technical Symposium. As an affiliate of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, IBPSA-England focuses on improving the built environment through building performance simulation. This collaboration merges our biennial Building Simulation and Optimisation conference with CIBSE’s annual Technical Symposium, creating a unified platform for cutting-edge research and innovation in building performance and sustainable design.’

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