Driving holistic materials sustainability is an essential and immediate need to course-correct the built environment towards a thriving future — from climate impacts, to the social inequities of toxic material exposure, inefficient material systems that drive waste, and beyond.

We all want to make a difference, but materials and their embodied impacts are part of complex, global systems. Navigating this landscape alone is daunting and inefficient.

mindful MATERIALS is a certification-agnostic industry convener, rooted in the idea that collaboration drives greater impact. On June 13th, 2022, mM will host the very first mMATERIAL impact summit, bringing together in one room the leading material sustainability groups from across the built environment alongside building industry professionals from all different fields eager to leverage their role for good.

Directions from the Mart:

If you are in the Merchandise Mart prior to the summit, take the Pedestrian Bridge located on the second floor of the Mart over to 350 N. Orleans. Once you arrive at 350 N. Orleans, follow the hallway to the bank of escalators and take the escalator down to the first floor. You’ll need to check in with volunteers next to the security desk on the 1st floor to get your security badge before continuing up to the Summit.

Summit Flow:

• Mingle + Snacks plus a welcome by BIFMA, Steelcase
• Kickoff by mindful MATERIALS
• Opening Keynote by Tristan Roberts
• Breakout: Finding your Magic
• Ecosystem Alignment Pecha Kucha
• Breakout + Networking: From impact to transformation
• Closing + Call to Action

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When: June 13, from 2-5p followed by a Happy Hour from 5-6p sponsored by Brightworks Sustainability and Milliken.

Where: Hosted at Brookfield Properties, 350 N Orleans St #300, Chicago, IL 60654

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone with an interest in advancing the holistic sustainability of building materials — from contractors, to educators, owners and developers, designers or manufacturers — is welcome and encouraged to attend.
• This summit is at a 200+ level to encourage deep discussion and action. Foundational materials will be shared before the summit starts so all participants can enter with a common baseline of knowledge.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all attendees. Masks are not required but are encouraged.

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Thank you to our generous event sponsors for making this event, and the work that we do to advance sustainable materials in the built environment, possible!

Event Sponsor: Steelcase, Ecomedes

Happy Hour Sponsors: Brightworks Sustainability, Milliken, Sustainable Minds

Promotional Partners: Illinois Green Alliance