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Bobby Shen (MC)

Impact Manager – Buildings, NZGBC 

Bobby works with the property and construction sector to unlock long-term value in asset portfolios by focusing on drivers including energy efficiency, lower carbon outcomes, and the growing influence of sustainable finance.

With a background in commercial architecture, Bobby brings expertise across the full life cycle of buildings — from design and construction through to the operational phase. At NZGBC, he helps industry apply tools such as Green Star and NABERSNZ to deliver assets that are energy-smart, low-emissions, and aligned with evolving sustainability expectations. 

Amanda Bryan

Technical Director, Environment and Society, Mott MacDonald 

Amanda Bryan is a sustainability leader, building scientist, and Green Star and Homestar Accredited Professional with more than 20 years' consultancy experience delivering environmental and sustainability outcomes across the built environment, transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

Through her leadership and mentorship, Amanda has supported clients and project delivery teams to navigate the transition to a low-carbon future, developing net-zero pathways, life cycle assessments, climate risk and adaptation strategies, and sustainability rating frameworks for commercial buildings, hospitals, retail developments, retirement villages, data centres, public spaces, and transport networks.

She is passionate about turning sustainability ambitions into meaningful action and moving beyond to regenerating our places, communities and natural environments.

Adam Bruce

NZGBC Future Thinker of the Year 2025

Master of Architecture (Professional) student at Victoria University of Wellington, Adam’s research explores scalable, low-carbon construction using natural materials and advanced fabrication techniques. His work bridges traditional and modern methods to support a more sustainable, equitable built environment. 

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