As the built environment moves from net zero targets to measurable performance, the conversation is shifting from ambition to delivery. For engineers, building managers and owners, the key questions are now about performance in use, retrofit delivery, energy infrastructure and how buildings will meet operational targets in practice.
FOOTPRINT+ returns to Old Billingsgate, London on 13-14 May 2026, bringing together developers, engineers, architects, investors and policymakers to focus on the practical delivery of lower carbon, higher performing buildings. CIBSE continues its role as an Association Partner for the event, contributing to the technical credibility and industry relevance of the programme.
Why this matters now
Across six stages and with more than 250 speakers, the programme focuses on real projects, case studies and challenges across energy, retrofit, materials and investment, with a strong emphasis on operational performance and delivery.
For building services engineers, the programme reflects the importance of operational energy, retrofit strategy, electrification, heat networks and the performance gap between design and operation.
Sessions to look out for
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: Verification and Adoption Weds 13 May, 14.05-14.50
An update on the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and how verification and performance measurement will be embedded into project workflows, ESG strategies and delivery.
NowtHaus: Beyond HVAC Weds 13 May, 12.15-13.00
Exploring whether buildings can be designed to operate with minimal mechanical heating and cooling through passive design, comfort modelling and performance-led design.
Delivering Net Zero in Retrofit: Vision, Design and Delivery Weds 13 May, 08.30-09.15
A practical look at how operational energy targets are translated into design decisions and delivered on real retrofit projects.
Join the conversation at FOOTPRINT+
FOOTPRINT+ takes place on 13-14 May 2026 at Old Billingsgate, London
CIBSE members can receive 15% off 1 and 2-day delegate passes using the code FP26CIBSE15.
Book now and view the full agenda is now live at www.footprintplus.com