Name
Session 15: Oregon Convention Center Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Initiatives (Part Classroom Session/Part Tour)
Date & Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Matthew Uchtman - Senior Director Facility Operations, Oregon Convention Center
Bryan Brown - Facilities Manager, Oregon Convention Center
Nancy Reimer - Sustainability Coordinator, Oregon Convention Center
Bryan Brown - Facilities Manager, Oregon Convention Center
Nancy Reimer - Sustainability Coordinator, Oregon Convention Center
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the sustainability and energy efficiency features of the LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center. Topics will include highlights from the facility’s LEED v5 recertification, energy efficiency practices, Rain Garden improvements, rooftop solar array and more. The session will start in a meeting room and discuss the projects and practices and have a Q&A. Then, the session will break out into a tour of two areas (OCC’s mechanical plant, or OCC’s Rain Garden that helps manage stormwater) based on individual interest of attendees.