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
Sep 18, 2017
In Person · Santa Clara
VERGE 17 will take place on September 18th-21st in Santa Clara, CA, United States. VERGE is an annual conference and expo focusing on the technologies and systems that…
Sep 18, 2017
In Person · Seattle
CitiesAlive: 15th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference will take place on September 18th – 21st in Seattle, Washington, U.S. This year’s theme, Building Resilience and Equity Across…
Sep 17, 2017
In Person · New York
ICSD 2017, the International Conference on Sustainable Development 2017 will take place on September 18th – 20th in New York City, New York, U.S. The theme this year…
Sep 14, 2017
In Person · Bothell
The Built Green Conference 2017 will take place on September 14th in Bothell, Washington, U.S. This event has been occurring annually for a decade with the aim of…
Sep 12, 2017
In Person
The 9th Annual International Green Building Conference 2017 will take place on September 12th – 14th in Singapore. As the anchor event of the Singapore Green Building Week, it is…
Sep 12, 2017
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Living Product Expo ’17, Healthy Products for Everyone, will take place on September 12th – 14th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. The Living Product Challenge re-imagines the design…
Sep 6, 2017
In Person · Lausanne
The CISBAT 2017 International Conference, Future Buildings and Districts, Energy Efficiency From Ganon to Urban Scale, will take place on September 6th – 8th in Lausanne, Switzerland. Focused on…
Aug 29, 2017
In Person · Toronto
The AESP Summer Conference 2017 will take place on August 29th – 31st in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Keeping track of all the changes impacting the energy industry feels…
Aug 25, 2017
In Person · Los Angeles
Workshop: Net Positive Energy: Power & The Living Building Challenge will take place on August 25th in Commerce, California, US as a shoulder workshop to the Net Zero…
Aug 24, 2017
In Person · Commerce
Net Zero 2017 – Energy + Water + Waste will take place on August 24th in Commerce, California, US. It is the nation’s largest event dedicated to net zero…
Aug 23, 2017
In Person · Commerce
Workshop: Zero Net Energy For Existing Buildings will take place on August 23rd in Commerce, California, US as a shoulder workshop to the Net Zero 2017 – Energy…
Aug 21, 2017
In Person · Mississauga
ICCE 2017, the 6th International Conference & Exhibition on Clean Energy will take place on August 21st – 23rd in Toronto, Canada. ICCE 2017 provides a platform for researchers…
Aug 15, 2017
In Person · Tampa
Energy Exchange Educational and Networking Forum 2017 will take place on August 15th – 17th in Tampa, Florida, U.S. It is the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management…
Aug 15, 2017
In Person · Denver
The 2017 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry on August 15th – 18th in Denver, Colorado, U.S. Industrial energy efficiency has always been about people. The latest…
Aug 8, 2017
In Person · Malang City
GCEE, The International Conference on Green Construction Technology and Engineering Education for Sustainable Future will take place on August 8th – 9th in Malang City, Indonesia. The construction…
Aug 7, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
Building Simulation 2017 will take place on August 7th – 9th in San Francisco, California, U.S. This biennial meeting of the International Building Performance Simulation Association is the premier…
Jul 27, 2017
In Person · Kissimmee
GreenTrends Building Expo & Education will take place on July 27th – 28th in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. It is a jointly hosted by the Florida Green Building Coalition…
Jul 21, 2017
In Person · Portland
AEC Hackathon Portland 2017 will take place on July 21st – 23rd in Portland, Oregon, U.S. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon was created to give those designing,…
Jul 20, 2017
Hybrid · San Rafael
Home Energy Score is a great way to enhance your business. You can supply customers with reliable home energy information to help them save money on energy costs…
Jul 17, 2017
In Person · Pittsburgh
The 2017 National Energy Codes Conference will take place on July 17th – 20th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, this year’s event…
Jul 13, 2017
In Person · San Leandro
GreenerBuilder will take place on July 13th in San Leandro, California, US. Hosted by USGBC Northern California Chapter, GreenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about…
Jul 12, 2017
In Person · South Wharf
ECOCITY World Summit 2017 will take place on July 12th – 15th in Melbourne, Australia. The conference’s focus will be Changing Cities: Resilience and Transformations, highlighting the need to deploy…
Jul 6, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Introduction to Solvents and Certain Metals will take place on July 6th at 11:00 PST / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM Central European Time. Please join us for…
Jul 3, 2017
In Person · Ottawa
The International Conference on Water, Informatics, Sustainability & Environment 2017 (iWISE2017) will take place on July 3rd – 5th in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Climate Change will increasingly challenge…