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.
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · Chicago
WoodWorks Connect brings architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers on the rooftop deck of Fulton Social. The networking session is designed to showcase modern products, building components, and services that support timber construction. Attendees…
Oct 22, 2026
In Person · West Des Moines
This regional in-person tour hosted by WoodWorks explores two pioneering multi-family mass timber developments in the Des Moines area: Junction Lofts and Goldfinch Lofts. Junction Lofts represents Iowa’s first residential mass timber building, while Goldfinch Lofts combines mass timber and light-frame hybrid…
Oct 26, 2026
Virtual
Organized by the New Buildings Institute and its Advanced Water Heating Initiative, this multi-day online event examines the deployment, technology, and economics of heat pump water heaters. Sessions explore both residential and commercial applications, covering packaged and split heat pump water heater…
Nov 10, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber structures demand rigorous on-site moisture management to safeguard structural integrity, dimensional stability, finish aesthetics, and building durability. In this technical webinar hosted by WoodWorks, experienced contractors Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli examine practical field strategies…
Nov 12, 2026
In Person · South San Francisco
This educational tour explores the all-mass timber South San Francisco Wellness Center, highlighting mass timber design strategies in a modern healthcare environment. The facility combines glulam columns and beams with cross-laminated timber floor plates to house medical offices and a community wellness…
Nov 13, 2026
Organized in collaboration with the International Passive House Association and the Passive House Institute, the International Passive House Open Days event offers participants direct exposure to high-performance building practices. The program provides an established global framework to observe, understand, and evaluate certified…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Kuwait University City
The Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-9) convenes researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to optimize energy resource utilization across major consuming sectors in arid environments. Held under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Kuwait and aligned with Kuwait…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · London
The UK Passivhaus Conference returns to convene practitioners, designers, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated to low-energy design and high-performance building standards. Held over two packed days, the gathering highlights cutting-edge insights, trailblazing projects, and current best practices shaping energy-efficient architecture. Attendees will…
Jan 13, 2027
Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum convenes professionals to explore critical policy frameworks and market strategies across the built environment. ACEEE focuses on reducing utility bills, eliminating energy waste, and mitigating climate pollution…
Jan 23, 2027
In Person · Chicago
The 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference gathers the global building sciences and HVAC&R community for an extensive program of technical sessions, committee meetings, networking events, and tours. Organized alongside the co-sponsored AHR Expo, the gathering offers dedicated professional development through ASHRAE Learning Institute…
Mar 3, 2027
In Person · Dallas
The inaugural ASHRAE Data Center and AI Integration Conference provides a dedicated platform addressing how artificial intelligence workloads impact facility design, cooling, and operational resilience. Rising compute demands require new strategies for extreme power density and cooling efficiency while meeting sustainability standards.…
Mar 16, 2027
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo brings together building professionals to advance cross laminated timber and heavy timber construction. The expanded four-day program features an extensive exhibit floor with a dedicated Tech Hub showcasing specialized tools, software, and industry innovations. 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…