TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Registration (with all conference attendees)
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8:30 - 9:00 AM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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9:00 - 10:30 AM
The New Business Reality: Why LCA Has Moved from Nice-to-Have to Non-Negotiable
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When federal climate policy stepped back, state legislatures and the EU stepped forward -- and the result is a more complex, more demanding compliance environment than ever before. From California's SB 253 to Colorado and New York to Europe's CSRD, the rules governing environmental data are multiplying. This session explains what it means for your organization right now -- regardless of where you operate.
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Nuts and Bolts of LCA: An Introduction for Professionals
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What is Life Cycle Assessment, really? This session demystifies the methodology without the jargon -- covering system boundaries, functional units, impact categories, and how results are interpreted. Designed specifically for professionals who use LCA results, not those who build the models.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch (with all conference attendees)
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1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Standards Behind the Science: ISO, EN 15804, and the Rules That Govern LCA
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LCA doesn't happen in a vacuum -- it happens inside a framework of international standards that define what counts, what gets measured, and what claims you can make. This session cuts through the alphabet soup -- ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14025, ISO 14067, EN 15804, and more -- explaining what each standard does, why it matters to your organization, and what's changing right now. The standards landscape is moving faster than it has in decades. This session ensures you understand the rules of the game -- and why they matter whether you're commissioning an LCA, pursuing an EPD, or responding to a procurement requirement.
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
EPDs Decoded: What Every Buyer, Builder, and Brand Needs to Know
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Environmental Product Declarations are increasingly required in construction specs, government procurement, and supply chain due diligence. This session explains what EPDs are, how they are created, how to read them, and what to require of your suppliers -- no LCA background needed.
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Welcome Reception (with all conference attendees)
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Scope 3 Unlocked: Using LCA to Map, Measure, and Manage Your Value Chain Emissions
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Your value chain is where the biggest emissions are -- and where the data is hardest to get. This session shows how LCA is the methodology that makes Scope 3 credible, auditable, and defensible across your supply chain. Whether you're responding to customer questionnaires, investor pressure, or preparing for mandatory disclosure, this session gives you a practical framework for where to start, what data you actually need, and how to make progress without waiting for perfection.
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Claims, Greenwashing, and the Law: How to Stay on the Right Side
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What can you actually say about your product's environmental performance -- and what opens you up to legal or regulatory risk? This session covers the FTC Green Guides, the EU Green Claims Directive, and how LCA-backed claims are your best protection. Essential for marketing, legal, and sustainability teams.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch (with all conference attendees) + Keynote Speaker
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3:30 - 4:00 PM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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4:00 - 5:30 PM
Sector Spotlights: LCA in Action Across Industries
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A series of short spotlights showing how LCA is being applied across the industries that matter most -- life sciences and biotech, defense and aerospace, construction and the built environment, and consumer/active lifestyle brands. Each spotlight features a real practitioner with a real case study, followed by open Q&A.
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Awards Reception (with all conference attendees)
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6:30 - 7:00 PM
Awards Ceremony (with all conference attendees)
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
9:00 - 10:30 AM
AI + LCA: What's Real, What's Hype, and What You Should Do About It
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how LCA data is collected, modeled, and communicated. This session separates the signal from the noise -- covering where AI is genuinely accelerating LCA practice, where caution is warranted, and what it means for professionals who buy and use LCA results.
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
How to Commission, Manage, and Review an LCA Study
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This session is for the professionals who will hire, direct, and review LCA work -- not do it themselves. What is a realistic scope and timeline? What questions should you ask a consultant? How do you evaluate the quality of a study? What are the red flags? A practical playbook for LCA buyers.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch (with all conference attendees)
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1:30 - 3:00 PM
Digital Product Passports, EPD Procurement, and the Data Transparency Revolution
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The EU's Digital Product Passport initiative, expanding EPD procurement mandates, and the push for primary data across supply chains are converging. This forward-looking session helps professionals understand where environmental data requirements are heading -- and how to build organizational readiness now.
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Networking (with all conference attendees)
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
Your LCA Roadmap: Transitioning Three Days of Learning to Day One Back at the Office
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This session brings the full Institute together into one practical framework. Where does LCA fit in your organization? Who needs to be involved? What do you do first? LCA touches everything -- innovation, procurement, regulatory compliance, product design, and market differentiation. This session helps attendees map what they've learned to their specific context, stakeholders, and priorities. Attendees leave with a clear picture of their next steps -- and an introduction to ACLCA's credential pathway for those ready to go deeper.
