Ariel Feldman is the AVP, Capital Projects and Sustainability Execution for Choice Properties REIT, where he is responsible for the design and implementation of Choice's maintenance capital program, including upgrades that support Choice in meeting its net-zero targets. Since joining in 2017, Ariel has been instrumental in positioning Choice as a leader in environmental sustainability, spearheading initiatives that resulted in Choice becoming one of the first Canadian companies to have their net-zero emissions targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ariel is a professional engineer and also holds a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University and York University.

Avash Joshi began his professional career at Loring as an intern in 2012 while completing his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology. He joined Loring full-time in 2013, in Loring’s Commissioning and Energy Services Group where he gained significant experience in commissioning, energy auditing, energy modeling, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. In 2016, Loring established its first Canadian office in Toronto and over the last nine years, Avash has contributed to Loring’s growth in Toronto while leading the mechanical engineering team to complete several high-profile design projects, such as the BAS replacement at Toronto City Hall, and a new net-zero administration building for the Durham Region of Transit. He also leads Loring’s Canadian commissioning team, which has undertaken several laboratory and healthcare projects for the University of Toronto and the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.  An excellent communicator and insightful leader in addition to his technical acumen, Avash was named Loring’s Mechanical Engineer of the Year in 2023. He is a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Building Commissioning Professional, and LEED Accredited Professional and is currently the Vice President leading Loring’s Toronto office.

Scott Pickles is Managing Director at Urban Equation, where he leads sustainable real estate advisory services supporting developers, investors, and public-sector clients across North America. With more than 20 years of experience spanning architecture, development, municipal leadership, and consulting, Scott brings a multidisciplinary perspective to building high-performing and future-ready real estate. His work integrates strategy, finance, and sustainability to unlock long-term value in complex projects and portfolios. A Registered Architect, Green MBA, and LEED Accredited Professional, Scott leads sustainability strategy, carbon, and real estate advisory services, helping organizations align investment performance with climate resilience, development innovation, and evolving tenant expectations.

Tim Weber is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Diverso Energy, North America’s only fully vertically integrated geothermal utility company. He leads the company's business development efforts, working with new clients and identifying emerging market opportunities. Tim has over three decades of experience in the HVAC industry, with more than 20 years focused exclusively on geothermal. Most recently, his efforts have centered on pioneering new financial models to simplify the adoption of geothermal in the low- to high-rise residential markets. With extensive knowledge of both geothermal and building development, Tim helps clients identify projects that best align with these models, to maximize their economic benefits. Outside of Diverso, Tim serves as Vice President of the Ontario Geothermal Association, where he is committed to removing barriers to geothermal adoption and accelerating the clean energy transition.