DGNB at Expo Real

Every year, the DGNB presents itself at the leading real estate trade fair in Munich with an extensive range of offers

Going by the motto Sustainability Beyond Buzzwords, the DGNB was showcasing its know-how at Expo Real 2024 from 7 to 9 October. Designed from start to finish with sustainability in mind – and located this year in Hall C2, Stand 420 – the aim of the large stand was to provide a refreshing alternative to the empty marketing jargon often associated with sustainability and ESG, countering the growing number of clichés on display at the trade fair.

DGNB programme

The DGNB was offering an extensive schedule of talks and discussions on all three days of the trade fair. A discussions that played directly to our motto at the trade fair: No more whispering games: myths and preconceptions surrounding DGNB Certification (on Monday). Other key topics on the agenda included the sustainable transformation of urban districts, the connection between sustainable architecture and the EU taxonomy, and standardising the assessment of building sustainability in Germany.

In addition to numerous certification ceremonies and introductory presentations on the DGNB, there were also various networking meetings on the second day - for DGNB certification experts, town council directors of planning and architects. In addition, all those interested were warmly invited to take advantage of Expo Real to talk face-to-face with the experts from our non-profit organisation and get advice on, for example, DGNB Certification.

10:30 - 11:00 am	DGNB compact: a brief explanation of Europe's largest network for sustainable building Talk (in German) Felix Jansen, DGNB
12:00 - 12:30 pm	DGNB Certification – an instrument for transforming urban districts Panel (in German) Speakers: Markus Epple, City of Pforzheim Dr Maximilian Gutsche, Jost Hurler Beteiligungs- und Verwaltungs- GmbH & Co. KG Oliver Matzek, Wüstenrot Haus- und Städtebau GmbH Ingrid Pohl, P/O Consulting GmbH Moderation: Dr Stephan Anders, DGNB
1:30 - 1:45 pm	Certifying with the DGNB: information and tips for beginners Talk (in German) Ralf Pimiskern, DGNB
2:00 - 2:30 pm	Time to celebrate: DGNB Certificates awarded to outstanding projects Certification ceremony Johannes Kreißig, DGNB Markus Kelzenberg, DGNB
3:30 - 4:00 pm	No more whispering games: myths and preconceptions surrounding DGNB Certification Panel (in German) Speakers: Markus Kelzenberg, DGNB Thomas Kraubitz, Buro Happold Johannes Kreißig, DGNB Moderation: Felix Jansen, DGNB
5:00 - 5:30 pm	Sustainable urban districts: challenges and opportunities Panel (in German) Speakers: Incken Wentorp, Zech Group SE Dennis Hofmann, Unternehmensgruppe Nassauische Heimstätte - Wohnstadt Hilmar von Lojewski, German Association of Cities and Towns Moderation: Matthias Schäpers, DGNB

9:30 - 10:00 am	DGNB network meeting for Auditors, Consultants and ESG-Managers Welcome: Johannes Kreißig, DGNB
10:30 - 11:00 am	DGNB compact: a brief explanation of Europe's largest network for sustainable building Talk (in German) Felix Jansen, DGNB
11:30 am - 12:00 pm	A German sustainability standard for buildings? Why the lowest common denominator is not enough Open press conference (in German) Speakers: Peter Engert, Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate Management Michael Halstenberg, Franßen & Nusser Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB Dr Christine Lemaitre, DGNB Hilmar von Lojewski, German Association of Cities and Towns Moderation: Felix Jansen, DGNB
12:00 - 12:30 pm,	Network meeting and panel discussion for town council directors of planning "Transformation of infrastructures" (in cooperation with the Federal Foundation of Baukultur and the Climate-Positive Cities and Communities initiative) Speakers: Frauke Burgdorff, City of Aachen Prof. Dr. (Univ. Florenz) Elisabeth Merk, City of Munich Prof. Dr. Uwe Schneidewind, City of Wuppertal Welcome: Dr. Christine Lemaitre, DGNB e.V. Moderation: Reiner Nagel, Bundesstiftung Baukultur Cornelia Zuschke, City of Düsseldorf; Association of German Cities
1:30 - 1:45 pm	Certifying with the DGNB: information and tips for beginners Talk (in German) Speaker: Ralf Pimiskern, DGNB
2:00 - 2:30 pm	Time to celebrate: DGNB Certificates awarded to outstanding projects Certification ceremony Markus Kelzenberg, DGNB Dr Christine Lemaitre, DGNB
3:00 - 3:30 pm	More than a reporting obligation: how does the EU Taxonomy lead to sustainable architecture? Panel (in German) Speakers: Jens Böhnlein, Siemens Healthineers AG Manuel Ehlers, Triodos Bank Maria Hill, ECE Group Service Hermann Horster, BNP Paribas Real Estate Consult GmbH Martin Reuter, Ingenhoven Associates Moderation: Dr Christine Lemaitre, DGNB
3:30 - 4:00 pm	Network meeting for architects (in cooperation with NAX and the Phase Sustainability initiative) Welcome: Dr Christine Lemaitre, DGNB Evelin Lux, German Federal Chamber of Architects Dr Philip Steden, German Federal Chamber of Architects
5:00 - 5:30 pm	S in ESG: How can social sustainability be measured and evaluated? Panel (in German) Susanne Eickermann-Riepe, Chairwoman of the Board, Institut für Corporate Governance in der deutschen Immobilienwirtschaft and chair of the RICS Europe World Regional Board Maria Hill, ECE Group Services Prof Dr Verena Rock, gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e.V Prof Amandus Samsøe Sattler, DGNB Steffen Szeidl, Drees & Sommer SE Moderation: Dr Christine Lemaitre, DGNB

10:30 - 11:00 am

DGNB compact: a brief explanation of Europe's largest network for sustainable building

Talk (in German)

Speaker: Felix Jansen, DGNB

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Certifying with the DGNB: information and tips for beginners

Talk (in German)

Speaker: Ralf Pimiskern, DGNB

12:30 - 1:00 pm

ESG-Managers & Co: career opportunities with the DGNB

Talk (in German)

Speaker: Maresa Schmid, DGNB

Photos of the award ceremonies 2024

All certificate award ceremonies at Expo Real were accompanied by our photographers. Here you can find the pictures of Expo Real 2024.

To the pictures

Our partners

Many thanks to our partners who supported us in the realisation of the stand, which was designed from start to finish with sustainability in mind!