Washington—Rock legends Bon Jovi will perform before thousands of green building professionals and community members to launch the upcoming Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Greenbuild, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, will take place Nov. 20 to 22 in Philadelphia. Registration is currently open.
“Bon Jovi is the type of band that crosses all generational lines with its diverse and loyal fan base, and we’re thrilled to have such an iconic group take the stage at Greenbuild,” said Kimberly Lewis, senior vice president, community advancement, conferences and events, USGBC. “Year after year, we strive to create the most dynamic, educational and entertaining green building event in the world, and Bon Jovi’s performance will give our attendees even more reason to enjoy this year’s conference.”
“We’re thrilled to help kick off Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia this year,” said Jon Bon Jovi, lead singer, Bon Jovi, “and to celebrate the environment, the mission of green building and those at its forefront.”
The concert is part of Greenbuild’s opening plenary celebration taking place the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Liacouras Center. The event will also feature a keynote address from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The three-day conference will take place at the LEED Gold certified Pennsylvania Convention Center, and shuttles from the convention center will be available to take conference attendees to the opening event.