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 24, 2026
In Person · Peachtree Corners
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand in scale, mastering code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is vital for project delivery. This regional seminar explores common detailing challenges and misconceptions surrounding Type III construction exterior walls, rated floor assembly intersections, and elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees…
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · San Francisco
WoodWorks Connect brings design and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers for an evening of networking and product discovery. Held at the SPUR Urban Center, this regional gathering offers attendees direct access to industry experts presenting the latest…
Sep 29, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines critical early decisions required to optimize mass timber projects and avoid unnecessary cost premiums. Departing from traditional building workflows, the session guides attendees through pivotal early-stage technical steps, exploring how choices regarding International Building Code construction types,…
Sep 30, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the early structural, operational, and environmental design choices required to execute mass timber projects successfully while managing costs. Led by structural engineer Kate Carrigg, the presentation covers the fundamentals of avoiding price premiums by optimizing…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Tustin
This regional seminar and guided building tour examines how critical early design choices shape the successful execution of mass timber developments. Centered on the new two-story, 50,000-square-foot Saddleback College campus at the Advanced Technology & Education Park, the technical presentation covers construction…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Seattle
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of the new Bush Middle School under construction in Seattle. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational facility incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam framing to deliver a biophilic learning environment. Walking the site alongside project team…
Oct 5, 2026
In Person
Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber+ 2026 brings together built-environment leaders to advance the science, technology, and practical deployment of wood-based offsite construction. Over two days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the event features more than 20 sessions covering keynote presentations and panel discussions…
Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid · Beirut
This hybrid technical conference convenes professionals to advance sustainable, resilient built environments at building and city scales. Participants explore smart and artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve heating, ventilation, and cooling performance in warming climates while supporting carbon reduction goals. The technical…
Oct 8, 2026
Virtual
Data Driven Approaches to Carbon Reduction in Design presents an online course exploring how integrated digital workflows help practitioners assess and cut the carbon impact of building projects. Attendees will examine how sustainability metrics, performance benchmarks, and digital analytical tools guide early…
Oct 14, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks online course analyzes the financial and operational drivers of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Drawing on built case studies and comparative regional market studies, industry experts present data comparing mass timber against conventional steel and concrete structural…
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · New York
Presented with the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenbuild brings together global built environment professionals under the theme Invest for Impact. The conference features over one hundred sessions, dedicated topic summits, and an expo hall showcasing more than two hundred fifty exhibitors. Attendees…
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…