Green Building Council South Africa is a non-profit organisation at the forefront of advancing sustainable practices in the property and construction sectors.
Cape Town, South Africa
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The 2026 GBCSA Green Building Convention was a place to connect, learn, and share ideas. It also solidified our CEO Georgina Smit’s vision for 2030.
We’ve achieved so much in nearly 20 years, with over 1500 buildings certified. And we’re just getting started. #TheGreenRevolution
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The 2026 GBCSA Green Building Convention was a place to connect, learn, and share ideas. It also solidified our CEO Georgina Smit’s vision for 2030.
We’ve achieved so much in nearly 20 years, with over 1500 buildings certified. And we’re just getting started. #TheGreenRevolution
Thank you to lead sponsor and stellar host venue Century City Conference Centre for their brilliant service and hospitality to the 800+ delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees of the 2026 GBCSA Green Building Convention.
From gorgeous branding on every screen, to endless servings of delicious eats, the entire Century City Conference Centre team was welcoming, professional, and went above and beyond to make #TheGreenRevolution feel engaging and exciting.
Thank you to lead sponsor Rand Water for their support of the GBCSA Green Building Convention for the fourth consecutive year.
@Rand_Water’s dynamic #BlueIsTheNewGreen exhibit shared their mission of moving away from the idea of being water consumers, towards water stewardship.
Thank you to lead sponsor Balwin Properties for their continued support of the GBCSA Green Building Convention!
@BalwinProp brought their signature lifestyle to our convention, giving attendees a chance to win big by showing off their Padel skills. 🏓 #TheGreenRevolution
One of the most exciting voices at #GBC2026 is @OtsileNkadimeng This phenomenal young entrepreneur, climate advocate, and public policy advisor has been a great contributor with his insights on democracy, PPPs, and government's role in green building. #TheGreenRevolution
A big thank you to @wandileubuntu for staying up until 2:45am Harvard time to join #GBCC2026 virtually and be part of #TheGreenRevolution with his story of Ubuntu Home and expanding access to affordable housing.
GBCSA’s Abi Godsell introduced delegates to UN-Habitat’s Block by Block programme that uses Minecraft as gameplay into co-designed public spaces. #GBCC2026 #TheGreenRevolution
A popular discussion at #GBCC2026 “Will AI save us from bad buildings?” An amazing insight from Leena Ackbar in this session #TheGreenRevolution
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Plenary 3 on Day 2 of #GBCC2026 with @FNBSA: From Finance to Impact - enabling a sustainable and resilient built environment with Kival Singh, Makhosini Ndlovu, Jevani Pillay, Lonwabo Mgoduso and Tshepo Motang #GBCSA2026 #FNB #TheGreenRevolution
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The Investment Track at #GBCC2026: The government can’t build it all and the private sector won’t build it alone. @OtsileNkadimeng, Ayanda Peter (Dipalopalo Concession) and Jocobeth Chikaonda (Imvelo Concession Company) #GBCSA2026 #TheGreenRevolution #Infrastructure
The amazing Samantha Skyring, founder of Oryx Desert Salt, inspired #GBCC2026 with her story of building a business with heart as part of the plenary on Day 2. #TheGreenRevolution
#GBCC2026 MC, John Vlismas, delivered his keynote speech on 28 October and made a powerful point (with a little strong language). #TheGreenRevolution
Celebrating the winners of Women in Green Building Competition 2026. A highlight of #GBCC2026 was handing over the prizes to Tshepiso Kobile and Anene Refiner and inspiring more women professionals to upskill and grow their green building careers. @edgebuildings
Blue is the new green! @Rand_Water is joining #TheGreenRevolution by encouraging all to think about making buildings water-wise and rethinking the design of systems for water supply, water use, and conservation through re-use.
"We are not apart from nature. We are part of nature." @lizwathuti Inspiring words in her plenary speech at #GBCC2026 where she stared the story of her home, the importance of the connection to nature, and why green thinking needs to be a mindset.
Green Building Convention Day 1: The focus was people. Connections. Collaboration. People power in changing the environment. People supporting green buildings. An amazing start to a gathering full of learning, networking, and great conversations. #GBCC2026 #TheGreenRevolution
At GBC2026, the Innovation Track explores three fresh approaches to the built environment: domestic water heating at scale, community-led public space design using Minecraft, and Samsung's Smart Buildings to Smart Ecosystems session. Explore the Innovation Track, 27–29 October.
