Annual Conference & AGM
Hosted by the Healthy Buildings Network
University of Leeds | Thursday, 19 June 2025
The UKIEG Annual Conference & AGM 2025 explores The Impact of Net Zero on Health and the Environment. Join academics, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss Indoor Environmental Quality, sustainable design, advanced monitoring, and their connections with health outcomes. Abstract submissions close on 14 April 2025, with notifications by the beginning of May 2025. Whilst the theme this year is around net-zero, health and IEQ please consider submission abstracts around other related topics.
Professor of Environmental Engineering for Buildings, University of Leeds
Catherine Noakes is renowned internationally for her pioneering research on airborne disease transmission, ventilation, and indoor air quality. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she advised the UK Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). Catherine's multidisciplinary approach has significantly advanced understanding of infection risk in indoor environments, influencing both public health policy and building design globally.
Morning Keynote Address.
Chief Executive, Passivhaus Trust
Jon Bootland is Chief Executive of the Passivhaus Trust, the UK's official advocate for Passivhaus standards, and Director of the Sustainable Development Foundation. With over 20 years' experience championing sustainability in the built environment, Jon has established and supported numerous influential networks such as the Good Homes Alliance, SHINE, the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance, and the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products.
Head of Sustainability, CIBSE
Julie Godefroy is a Chartered Engineer and the Head of Sustainability at CIBSE, leading key initiatives including the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard. Julie also works independently as a sustainability consultant specializing in building performance evaluation, climate resilience, and retrofit strategies. She actively contributes to heritage sustainability discussions as a member of the National Trust Historic Environment Group.
The afternoon debate between Jon Bootland and Julie Godefroy will explore critical gaps in current net-zero standards, particularly the underrepresentation of health and wellbeing.
The full detailed program will be published closer to the event date. Below is the general outline for the day:
The detailed program will be finalised after the abstract submission deadline.
Maurice Keyworth Building (Room G.02)
University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
The venue is located on the main University of Leeds campus, easily accessible from Leeds city center by bus (56, bustop Moorland Road) or taxi.
Registration will open shortly.
For industry sponsorship inquiries, please contact Healthy Buildings Network at healthy_buildings_network@leeds.ac.uk
We offer opportunities for industry partners to showcase their products and services related to indoor environmental quality, building technologies, and sustainable design. In the price we include 2 x tickets. Limited exhibition space is available.
For information about booking an exhibition stand, please contact us at healthy_buildings_network@leeds.ac.uk
Submit your abstracts for oral presentations or posters by 14 April 2025. Authors will be notified of acceptance by the end of April 2025.
Email: healthy_buildings_network@leeds.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)113 343 1957
Email: ukieg2025@leeds.ac.uk
