Professional calendar
Conferences, training, competitions, tours, and conversations selected for people shaping the built environment.
Upcoming
All announced upcoming events, nearest first. Future years are included to help you plan ahead.
Sep 9, 2026
Virtual
This one-hour webinar organized by the New Buildings Institute focuses on marketing and lead-generation strategies tailored for organizations advancing building electrification. Featuring short presentations and a panel discussion, the session highlights practical methods to increase visibility, communicate the benefits of electrification to…
Sep 9, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber construction frequently encounters skepticism regarding sound isolation, prompting project teams to add heavy concrete toppings that compromise the material’s embodied carbon advantages. This technical webinar reassesses those assumptions using measured baseline acoustical performance data from mass timber assemblies alongside comparisons…
Sep 10, 2026
In Person · Boston
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of Building F within Boston’s Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment. The nine-story, 273,000-square-foot project demonstrates a hybrid structural system combining cross-laminated timber panels with cold-formed steel bearing walls to create sustainable, biophilic living spaces. Project team…
Sep 15, 2026
Virtual
This webinar examines the vital balance between upgrading rental housing and safeguarding tenant stability. While energy efficiency and electrification retrofits modernize older mechanical systems, reduce utility bills, and enhance indoor comfort, uncoordinated execution can severely impact tenants. Without deliberate planning, retrofit initiatives…
Sep 15, 2026
In Person · Austin
This regional WoodWorks seminar and tour combines classroom analysis of mass timber adoption in K–12 schools with an on-site walkthrough of Workbench, a four-story, 45,000-square-foot mixed-use development constructed from glulam and cross-laminated timber panels. The instructional seminar evaluates national school market drivers,…
Sep 17, 2026
Virtual
Declare Office Hours offers an informative online session organized by the International Living Future Institute to assist teams navigating product transparency. The meeting provides an introductory overview of the Declare program along with technical guidance regarding baseline requirements, allowable exceptions, and standardized…
Sep 18, 2026
In Person · New York
Hosted as part of Climate Week NYC, this annual symposium convenes multidisciplinary leaders to examine the future of the built environment through the lens of regenerative economics. Centered on defining and applying regenerative design, the gathering highlights cutting-edge methodologies including Passive House…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand, understanding code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is essential. This technical seminar addresses common friction points and misunderstandings in Type III construction, focusing on exterior walls, rated floor-to-wall intersections, and mechanical, stair, and elevator shafts. Attendees will examine fire resistance-rated…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This New Buildings Institute webinar introduces the proposed Data Center Energy Performance Evaluation Framework from the technical report titled Measuring What Matters: A New Framework for Data Center Performance. Lead author Nora Wang Esram and expert panelists address the absence of consistent,…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
Now in its sixth year, this premier technical gathering convenes built environment leaders to bridge high-level climate mandates and practical project performance. Dedicated tracks address business strategy, finance, technical retrofits, emerging technologies, public policy, and portfolio archetypes across commercial, institutional, and industrial…
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This webinar hosted by the New Buildings Institute convenes a manufacturers roundtable focused on Very High Efficiency (VHE) HVAC systems paired with Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS). Participants will explore how these combined technologies blend high-performance equipment with smart design principles to…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Milwaukee
This WoodWorks seminar and building tour demonstrates how early design decisions shape the successful delivery of large-scale mass timber structures. A technical seminar addresses essential early-stage choices, including International Building Code construction types, fire-resistance strategies, structural grid layouts, beam and panel spans,…
Past briefings
Nov 22, 2017
In Person · Lahore
The International Conference on Energy Conservation and Efficiency (ICECE) 2017 will take place on November 22nd – 23rd in Lahore, Pakistan. Engineers, researchers, energy experts, manufacturers, and building…
Nov 15, 2017
In Person · Wexford
The World nZEB Forum 2017 will take place on November 15th – 16th in Wexford, Ireland. nZEB will be mandated across the EU commencing end of 2018 so it’s…
Nov 7, 2017
In Person · Austin
The U.S. Power & Renewables Summit 2017 will take place on November 7th – 8th in Austin, Texas, U.S. As the industry evolves, the intersection of advanced energy-driven technologies…
Nov 6, 2017
In Person · Boston
The 2017 Greenbuild Conference and Expo will take place on November 6th – 11th in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. The theme “All In” encompasses the breadth of the sustainability…
Nov 2, 2017
In Person · Mumbai
Greenbuild India will take place on November 2nd – 5th in Mumbai, India. The Greenbuild Conference & Expo, presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the…
Oct 30, 2017
In Person · Litchfield Park
The 2017 ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource on October 30th – November 1st in Litchfield Park, Arizona, U.S. Join us in exploring innovative approaches for…
Oct 26, 2017
In Person · Brooklyn
The International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2017 will take place on October 26th – 28th in New York City, New York, U.S. Sustainable cities for an uncertain world…
Oct 25, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
The Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives will take place on October 25th in San Francisco, California, United States. The Center…
Oct 17, 2017
In Person · New York City
The Built Positive Workshop: Exploring Buildings as Materials Banks will take place on October 17th in NEw York City, New York, United States. The movement to build what’s…
Oct 17, 2017
In Person · Shanghai
Greenbuild China will take place on October 17th – 18th in Shanghai, China. The Greenbuild International Conference, presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the green…
Oct 16, 2017
In Person · Atlanta
The Transform 2017 SEEA & AESP Southeast Conference will take place on October 16th – 18th in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. With the recent emergence of beneficial electrification, the opportunities…
Oct 15, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
The 2017 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference will take place on October 15th – 18th in Sacramento, California, U.S. BECC is the premier event focused on understanding individual and…
Oct 12, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Benchmarking — A Practical Approach 102 will take place on October 12th online 1:00 – 2:00 PM PST. Part II of this two-part webinar covers how…
Oct 12, 2017
In Person · New York City
The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show will take place on October 12th in New York City, New York, U.S. It is NYC’s fastest-growing event for professionals and…
Oct 12, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: What Is That Green Stuff?: Lessons from Operating a Rain Water Collection and Treatment System will take place on October 12th, online 9:30 – 10:30 AM…
Oct 5, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: City Habitats: City-Scale Green Infrastructure at Work will take place on October 5th, online 9:30 – 10:30 AM PST. As the iconic Pacific Northwest rain hits…
Oct 4, 2017
In Person · Oakland
The NAPHN17 Conference & Expo – Passive + Renewables will take place on October 4th – 8th in Oakland, California, US. The goal of the conference is to promote and…
Oct 4, 2017
In Person · Boise
The 31st Annual Idaho Energy and Green Building Conference will take place on October 4th – 5th in Boise, Idaho, U.S. This year’s theme is Making the Business…
Sep 29, 2017
In Person · Oakland
The full-day WELL AP exam prep workshop will take place on September 29th, in Oakland, California, U.S. It is designed to prepare you to pass the WELL AP…
Sep 28, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Benchmarking — A Practical Approach 101 will take place on September 28th, online 1:00 – 2:00 PM PST. Part I of this two-part webinar covers the…
Sep 28, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: ZNE School Retrofit Readiness will take place on September 28th, online 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. This webinar will share the findings of a recent…
Sep 28, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Projects in Process: A Look Inside Arch | Nexus’ New Net Positive Water Building will take place on September 28th, online 9:30 – 10:30 AM PST.…
Sep 27, 2017
In Person · Atlanta
The 2017 World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) will take place on September 27th – 29th in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The WEEC is the one truly comprehensive event where…
Sep 26, 2017
In Person · Brooklyn
New York Rev Future 2017 will take place on September 26th – 27th in Brooklyn, New York, US. Hosted by GreenTech Media, this conference will bring together key…