Join USGBC Georgia and SAME Atlanta Post for a collaborative Lunch & Learn exploring how decarbonization, operational resilience, and long-term value intersect in Georgia’s public and private infrastructure.

As policies change and energy priorities evolve, decarbonization is becoming increasingly important for energy security, reliable operations, and cost savings. During this event, leaders from both the public and private sectors will share practical strategies and technologies for building stronger, more efficient, and more affordable facilities — including municipal buildings, transportation hubs, campuses, and more.

This program will also include the SAME Atlanta Post Scholarship Awards, celebrating and supporting the next generation of leaders in engineering, architecture, construction, and related fields.

Event Highlights

✔ Expert panel discussion
✔ Lunch included
✔ Networking opportunities
✔ Student scholarship awards

Moderator

Lalitha Bommanahal, Intl. aAIA, NOMA, SCIPa, CSI
Product Director, Spec Solutions

Panelists

Beth Ament, LEED Green Associate, TRUE Advisor
Associate Vice President | Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing
Epsten Group

Daraja Brown
Civil Engineering Student
Georgia Institute of Technology

Joe D. Manous, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., BC.WRE, F.SAME, F.EWRI, Dist.M.ASCE
Professor of the Practice, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology

About the Program

Decarbonization is no longer only a sustainability goal — it is becoming a key strategy for improving operational reliability, reducing long-term costs, and strengthening infrastructure across Georgia. This Lunch & Learn will bring together industry professionals, students, and public- and private-sector leaders for an engaging discussion on practical solutions that support resilient, efficient, and future-ready facilities.

Attendees will gain insight into real-world approaches, emerging technologies, and cross-sector collaboration opportunities that can help organizations advance decarbonization while supporting long-term value and performance.