CABEC 2026 CONFERENCE
September 15 – 17, 2026
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country – Petaluma, CA
CEA Exams and Welcome Reception will be held on
Monday, September 14, 2026.
About The Conference
We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting over 200 engaged attendees, presenters, and exhibitors for the 2026 CABEC Annual Conference! This is going to be an exciting and educational gathering where like-minded individuals will come together to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and network. The diverse range of individuals attending demonstrates the widespread interest in the topics being discussed and the networking opportunities available. You will connect with fellow industry professionals and explore the latest products and services offered by our exhibitors which adds another layer of excitement to the event.
With such a strong showing of industry professionals, thought leaders, and experts in attendance, we anticipate insightful discussions, valuable connections, and thought provoking exchange of ideas. Get ready for a conference filled with knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and new connections – this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Keynote Speakers
California Deaming Keynote Speakers
Panama Bartholomy, Founder Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)
Panama is the Founder and Executive Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC), a multi-sector forum working to phase out fossil fuel use in buildings through policy acceleration, partnerships, and consumer inspiration across America. He last spoke at CABEC’s 2019 Conference at Asilomar Conference Center in Monterey and shocked the room with his predictions about the coming electrification movement. Boy, was he right on then, and he’s sure to bring his passion and knowledge to share more truths with us at CABEC 2026.
Previously, Panama was the European Director of the Investor Confidence Project where he worked to unlock capital markets for energy efficiency project development. Panama was the Advisor on Energy and Natural Resources to California Assembly Speaker John A. Perez. He has served as Deputy Director of the California Energy Commission’s Efficiency and Renewables Division and advisor for Chairwomen Douglas and Pfannenstiel. He has worked for the California Conservation Corps on vocational environmental education, and ran the Sustainable Schools program for the Division of the State Architect. Panama served on the City of Sacramento Planning Commission and the County of Sacramento Environmental Commission, and is a former board member on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and past president of the Northern California Chapter of the USGBC. He has worked on climate solutions in over 30-countries, presented at and collaborated on products from the United Nations, the International Energy Agency and the European Commission.
