Conference Schedule

Day 1 – 3rd November 2025 (Monday)
Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
0800 – 0930 hrsRegistration
0930 – 1000 hrsInauguration of GRIHA Exhibition
1000 – 1130 hrs Inaugural Session (Stein Auditorium)
  • Lighting the Lamp
  • Welcome Remarks by Mr Sanjay Seth, Vice President and CEO, GRIHA Council and Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Programme, TERI
  • Opening Address by Dr Vibha Dhawan, President, GRIHA Council and Director General, TERI
  • Keynote Address by Mr. Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India
  • GRIHA Rating Awards
  • GRIHA Updates and Vote of Thanks by Ms Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council and Director, Sustainable Buildings, TERI
1130 – 1200 hrsNetworking over Tea/Coffee
1200 – 1330 hrsPlenary Session 1: Navigating Market Mechanism to Ensure Energy Security
(Silver Oak Hall)
1330 – 1430 hrsNetworking Lunch
1430 – 1600 hrsPlenary Session 2: Rethinking Climate Resilient Infrastructure
(Silver Oak Hall)
1600 – 1630 hrsNetworking over Tea/Coffee
1630 – 1730 hrs Parallel Sessions
Thematic Track 1: Cascading Innovations: Climate-Smart Water Security
(Silver Oak Hall)
Thematic Track 2: Extraction to Execution: Innovations in Building Materials
(Jacaranda Hall)
Day 1 (contd.), 3rd November 2025 (Monday)
Venue: The Claridges, New Delhi
(invitation only)
0730 pm onwards
  • Lighting the Lamp
  • Opening Address by Dr Vibha Dhawan, President, GRIHA Council and Director General, TERI
  • Opening Remarks by Mr Sanjay Seth, Vice President and CEO, GRIHA Council and Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Programme, TERI
  • Special Remarks by Ms. Dechen Tsering, Director, Regional Office of Asia Pacific
  • Special Address by Mr. Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA)
  • Keynote Address by Mr. Manjeev Singh Puri, Former Ambassador of India to Nepal, Distinguished Fellow at TERI
  • GRIHA Felicitation Ceremony
  • Vote of Thanks by Ms Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council and Director, Sustainable Buildings, TERI
Concluded by Dinner and Cocktails
End of Day 1
Day 2 – 4th November 2025 (Tuesday)
Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
1030 – 1200 hrsPlenary Session 3 – Planetary Health Pedagogy – Learning for a Sustainable Future
(Silver Oak Hall)
1200 – 1230 hrsNetworking over Tea/coffee
1230 – 1330 hrsIdeas to Inventions for Transforming Climate Action
(Jacaranda Hall 1)
1330 – 1430 hrsNetworking Lunch
1430 – 1530 hrs Parallel Tracks
Thematic Track 3: Breathe It or Beat It: Tackling Toxic Air (Silver Oak Hall)
Thematic Track 4: "Waste Not": Fostering Circular Innovation (Jacaranda Hall)
1530 – 1600 hrsNetworking over Tea/Coffee
1600 – 1730 hrsPlenary Session 4 – Lights Camera, Climate Action
1830 – 1900 hrsSetting of Stage
1900 – 1930 hrsValedictory Session & Award Evening, Venue - Stein Auditorium
  • Welcome Address by Mr Sanjay Seth, Vice President and CEO, GRIHA Council and Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Programme, TERI
  • Opening Address by Dr Vibha Dhawan, President, GRIHA Council and Director General, TERI
  • Special Address by Mr. Amar Deep S. Hari, Executive Chairman, IPMC Group
  • GRIHA Felicitation Ceremony
  • Closing Remarks by Ms Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council & Director, Sustainable Buildings, TERI
1930 – 1945 hrsSetting the stage
1945 – 2010 hrsCultural Evening
2010 hrs onwardsDinner Reception
Venue - Charminar
End of 17th GRIHA Summit 2025

TARANG – Think. Aspire. Reimagine. Act for a New Green World

An initiative by GRIHA Council

As a prelude to the 17th GRIHA Summit, GRIHA Council is organizing “TARANG”, an event aimed at engaging and inspiring young minds. Through a series of fun-filled activities and competitions, TARANG aims to raise awareness about sustainability and climate action, encouraging the youth to take an active role in building a greener future.

Date: Monday, 13th October 2025

Venue: TERI Campus, Gwal Pahari, Gurugram

Registration link: https://forms.gle/w2FrDgTJhHTSEMzs6

Let’s Think. Aspire. Reimagine. Act-for a greener, more sustainable future.

For more details click here: https://www.grihaindia.org/tarang


Daylight simulation workshop

We are delighted to invite you to participate in our upcoming Two-Day Training Programme on “Daylight Simulation Workshop – Practical Approach to Daylight Analysis using Ladybug Tools.”

This workshop is designed to equip professionals and students with hands-on experience in daylight simulation and performance evaluation, with a special focus on practical applications using Ladybug tools. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and applied skills that can be directly implemented in real-world projects.

Dates: 10 October & 11 October 2025

Mode: In person

Location: Delhi & Bengaluru

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Who can attend: Professionals and Students
Professionals:: ₹9,440/- (inclusive of GST)
Students:: ₹7,080/- (inclusive of GST)

Registration: https://events.teriin.org/terievent/registration/regstep1/223

Registrations are now open! Secure your seat by clicking at the registration link. For any assistance with registration, please write back to us at events@grihaindia.org We look forward to your active participation in the workshop.