WELL 2026 Climate and Health Summit: Paris

Join us in Paris on Monday, 8 June in partnership with Sanofi for a transformative event exploring the critical intersection of climate resilience, human health and sustainable development.
As climate urgency intensifies and new regulations reshape our built environment, this gathering convenes global leaders, investors, policymakers and innovators to address one of our time's most pressing challenges: building resilience that serves both people and planet.
Through compelling case studies and cross-sector dialogue, we'll examine how a sustainable approach can guide our response to climate change—ensuring that our strategies for planetary health simultaneously advance human dignity, well-being and social equity.
Whether you're a real estate professional seeking to future-proof your portfolio, a public health advocate or a sustainability leader committed to systemic impact, this summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Paris's vibrant community of practitioners while gaining insights from international experts.

The Summit will be hosted at Sanofi's Gentilly Campus, followed by a networking event in Paris at La Maison Sanofi , which is WELL Certified at the Platinum level. Complimentary shuttle transportation will be provided from the Gentilly Campus to La Maison Sanofi for all attendees.

Please note: A valid photo ID is required to access both venues. Kindly ensure you bring it with you.

Address: 80 Avenue Raspail, 94250 Gentilly, France

• Accessible via the Boulevard Périphérique (exit Porte d'Orléans or Porte de Gentilly)
• Approximately 700 meters from the RER B line (Gentilly station)

RER B:

• Exit at Gentilly station, Sortie 2, R. Romain Rolland
• The campus is a short walk from Avenue Raspail

Subway Line 14:

• Exit at Hôpital Bicêtre
• Orly airport direction

Airscan invites you to join a complimentary group Eurostar trip from Brussels to Paris, with participants responsible for purchasing their own event tickets. Learn more.

Address: 84 Avenue Raspail, 94250 Gentilly, France

From Paris Centre:

• Take the A6/E15/E605 southbound
• Exit toward Gentilly/Avenue Raspail

From A86/South:

• Merge onto A6a/A6b toward Paris
• Take the Gentilly/Avenue Raspail exit

Parking at Gentilly:

• On-site parking is available
• License plate details must be submitted in advance of the event

Important Parking Notes:

• Overnight parking at Gentilly is not permitted
• If you drive to Gentilly, you must depart using your personal vehicle
• Parking on-site at La Maison Sanofi is not available
• Public car parks near La Maison Sanofi, 46 avenue de la Grande armée, Paris 75017:

- P1 : Indigo Foch / 8, av. Foch

- P2 : Indigo Porte Maillot Palais des Congrès / 2, place de la Porte Maillot – Recommended

- P3 : Carnot Saemes / 20bis, avenue Carnot

- P4 : Etoile Pereire / 27, rue Brunel

Following the summit, all attendees are invited to join complimentary shuttles to La Maison Sanofi (46 Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75017 Paris, France) for the evening reception.

• 9:00 - 10:00: Registration + refreshments at Sanofi Gentilly Campus
• 10:00: Welcome + opening remarks
• 10:05: State of WELL: Updates and refresher
• 10:30: Sanofi keynote
• 10:55: Fireside chat: Unlocking business value through sustainable finance
• 11:15: Morning break
• 11:50: Panel 1: WELL for public health outcomes
• 12:35: Global commission remarks
• 12:45 - 14:00: Networking lunch
• 14:05: Panel 2: Social impact and quality of life
• 14:50: Fireside chat: Investing in resilient, healthy spaces in a new regulatory era
• 15:20: Afternoon break
• 15:50: LMG keynote
• 16:05: Panel 3: Investing in health pays back
• 16:50: Closing remarks + award recognition
• 17:15: Complimentary shuttle service to La Maison Sanofi*
• 18:00 - 18:30: Arrive at La Maison Sanofi + registration
• 18:30: Welcome + remarks: La Maison Sanofi
• 19:00 - 21:00: Networking reception + venue tour

Explore our line-up of speakers and sessions that explore the critical intersection of climate resilience, human health and sustainable development. Programming will take place in English with live translation to French.

Unlocking business value through sustainable finance

Explore how environmental and human capital data can be leveraged to identify material risks and opportunities that traditional financial models miss.

• Moderator: Kelly Worden, Vice President, Social Sustainability, IWBI
• Dr. Tauni Lanier, Director, Sustainability and ESG Advisory, BDO UK

WELL for public health outcomes

Learn how technical innovation and people-first design can address challenges like energy resilience and health equity.

• Moderator: Lydia Szewczyk, Manager, Client Success, IWBI
• Ren DeCherney, Director - Built Environment, Cradle to Cradle Certified
• Siobhan Sainte-Cluque, Environmental Certification Expert, Amstein + Walthert Genève SA

Social impact and quality of life

Buildings are truly sustainable when they address both environmental and human impact—this session explores how circular design reduces waste while advancing health and well-being, including how WELL integrates these strategies in practice.

• Moderator: Lenna Lockwood, Founder and Principal Consultant, Prospera
• Audrey Zaimeche, Executive Director, Allure
• Bieito Silva, Director, ACSOS
• Kate Burnett, Director of Product & Strategy Development, Milliken Floors Europe
  
  

Investing in resilient, healthy spaces in a new regulatory era

Explore how evolving European regulations on climate, biodiversity and the built environment are reshaping real estate and investment, and what it takes to align finance with planetary boundaries, human health and a just transition toward truly resilient buildings.

• Moderator: Ann-Marie Aguilar, Head of EMEA, IWBI
• Anna Orenga-Gonzalez, Manager, Energy Efficiency, Climate & Sustainability - Corporate Services, European Investment Bank (EIB)
• Cornelia Frentz, Director, Governance and Sustainable Investing, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)

Investing in health pays back

While people-centric practices have long been supported by public health and building science research, this session highlights how they also drive stronger business performance, higher asset value and greater financial returns through research-backed strategies.

• Moderator: Giovanna Jagger, Sr Director, Global Market Development EMEA, IWBI
• Pablo Santi, Global Sustainable Workplace Project Lead, Sanofi
• Inna Lim, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Marketing, Sodexo
• Giuliano Camerini, Associate Director, CBRE

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