join us at CitiesAlive In New York City!
You’re invited to the 20th CitiesAlive Conference on September 30 - October 2, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York City to have some fun and help to advance the green roofs and green wall industry. As one of the world’s most influential hubs for sustainability, policy, architecture, and design, New York City is the ideal place to gather, learn, and celebrate the future of living architecture. In New York you will experience:
Fantastic networking opportunities
Expert-led masterclasses for designers and policy makers
Expert speakers panelists and our prestigious Awards of Excellence
Latest products and services in the exhibit hall
Explore New York’s green infrastructure planning and projects through tours
Amazing arts and culture
Click here to stay up to date with CitiesAlive 2026.
Call for presentation proposals and Research Papers!
Research papers, presentation proposals and posters on novel and applicable green roof or living wall research. The deadline to submit for presentation abstracts is March 30, 2026, and for research papers/posters is April 1, 2026.
Marketing and Promotional Opportunities
CitiesAlive 2026 offers a unique set of marketing opportunities for you. CitiesAlive 2026 will attract attendees from NYC and across North America, with an estimated attendee count of 400+. CitiesAlive will also provide you with significant logo exposure through our marketing and our partners. Custom sponsorship packages are available!
For more information, contact Eric Durnford, General Manager at GRHC - edurnford@greenroofs.org
New York City at a glance
Huge potential - Green roofs only represent 2.25 million square feet (0.15%) of the total roof area in New York City - home to over 1.5 billion square feet of rooftop space.
New York City is a global leader in green roof and green infrastructure policy, with laws such as Local Laws 92, 94, and 97, requiring sustainable roofing systems and driving large-scale climate action across the built environment.
Around 14% of NYC’s land area is dedicated to parks and open space.
The city is home to over 7 million trees, including one of the largest municipal urban forest systems in the world.
New Yorkers represent more than 200 languages and cultural backgrounds, making it one of the most diverse cities globally.
