IGBC GreenBuildTech 2026 | Chandigarh Tricity 🌿
Panel Discussion
At
#IGBCGreenBuildTech2026, the panel discussion on “Tricity at an Inflection Point – Aligning Urban Growth with High-Performance Development” explored how Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula can leverage sustainability as a catalyst for future-ready urban growth. As the region continues to attract investments and witness rapid infrastructure expansion, the discussion highlighted the growing importance of high-performance buildings, climate resilience, and resource-efficient development.
Session Moderator: Mr. M Anand, Deputy Executive Director, CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Panellists:
• Ar. Mandeep Kaur, Chief Town Planner, Government of Punjab
• Mr. Ajay Vir Sehgal, Managing Director, Chandigarh Colonisers Pvt. Ltd.
• Dr. Vishal Garg, Director, Indorama Ventures Center for Clean Energy, Plaksha University
• Mr. Vikas Gupta, Director, Ananta Aspire
• Ar. Shivjit Sidhu, Principal Architect, Apostrophe A uD
• Ar. Rashmi Sharma, Principal Architect, Arkon Infratech
Key Discussion Themes:
The discussion examined how evolving buyer expectations, sustainability-driven asset valuation, climate-responsive planning, and policy support are reshaping the future of urban development in the Tricity region. Panellists emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between government, academia, developers, and industry stakeholders to scale high-performance buildings and create resilient, future-ready communities.
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#IGBCGreenBuildTech2026.
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