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
Jun 29, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
Light! Design Expo, The Bay Area’s Architectural Lighting and Design Show will take place on June 29th in San Francisco, California, U.S. This is a new and exciting…
Jun 29, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Introduction to Flame Retardants, Bisphenols, and Phthalates will take place on June 29th at 11:00 PST / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM Central European Time. Please join us…
Jun 29, 2017
In Person · Andover
The 2017 Regional Strategic Electrification Summit will take place on June 29th in Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. It will bring together public officials, energy and air regulators, industry, and advocates to…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · San Jose
Grid Edge World Forum 2017 will take place on June 27th – 29th in San Jose, California, US. Building on last year’s success, this conference and exhibition hosted…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · Andover
2017 Regional Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Market Transformation Workshop will take place on June 27th – 28th in Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. Join Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · Nairobi
The Africa Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017 will take place on June 27th – 28th in Nairobi, Kenya. Africa is among the strongest solar resources…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · Bari
The 4th International Conference Energy & Meteorology, Challenges in Weather, Climate and Water Services for Energy will take place on June 27th – 29th in Bari, Italy. It is…
Jun 23, 2017
In Person
SFC’s #GetYourGreenOn Interior Design Competition deadline is June 23rd. This competition was launched in 2016 by Sustainable Furnishings Council to advocate for sustainable and healthful homes, to connect…
Jun 22, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Introduction to Highly Fluorinated Chemicals & Antimicrobials will take place on June 22nd at 11:00 PST / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM Central European Time. Please join…
Jun 22, 2017
In Person · Riva del Garda
REbuild Italia 2017 will take place on June 22nd – 23rd in Riva del Garda, Italy. This year, REbuild focuses on the innovation of high efficiency and sustainable…
Jun 21, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
The Workshop: Kit of Parts: How Off-Site Wood-Frame Construction Is Disrupting Traditional Construction Methods will take place on June 21st in Sacramento, California, US. Construction methods have generally…
Jun 21, 2017
In Person · Oakland
The Workshop: Kit of Parts: How Off-Site Wood-Frame Construction Is Disrupting Traditional Construction Methods will take place on June 21st in Oakland, California, US. Construction methods have generally…
Jun 21, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
Pathway to 2050 will take place on June Our annual California energy policy event brings together an influential group of advanced energy business leaders and state policy-makers to…
Jun 20, 2017
In Person · New York
The 14th Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum – Wall Street will take place on June 20th – 21st in New York City, New York, U.S. It is the…
Jun 20, 2017
In Person · Honolulu
VERGE Hawaii 2017: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit will take place on June 20th-22nd in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is hosted in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy…
Jun 20, 2017
In Person · Chicago
The German American Wind Energy Business Conference will take place on June 20th in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. The United States and Germany have shown a continuous shift towards…
Jun 15, 2017
In Person · Milwaukee
The ESBG 2017 European Strawbale Gathering will take place on June 15th-19th in Venice, Italy. The ESBG in Italy will consist of hands-on-workshops, world-cafe, key-note speakers, presentations, a panel-discussion…
Jun 15, 2017
In Person · Hartford
The Workshop: Cost-Effectiveness Testing for Next-Generation Energy Efficiency will take place on June 15th in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Discussion topics include: A new guidance – a National Standard…
Jun 13, 2017
In Person · Fresno
The Workshop: ZNE for Local Governments will take place on June 13th in Fresno, California, US. Local governments in California are leading the United States with sustainability and…
Jun 12, 2017
In Person · Älvsjö
The 25th Edition European Biomass Conference & Exhibition will take place on June 12th – 15th in Stockholm, Sweden. As one of the world’s leading R&D conference combined with…
Jun 8, 2017
In Person · Seattle
2017 Built Positive Launch: Seattle will take place on June 8th in Seattle, Washington, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting safe ingredients…
Jun 7, 2017
In Person · Barcelona
The 3rd International Conference on Biodigital Architecture & Genetics will take place on June 7th-10th in Barcelona, Spain. In the twenties and thirties of the 20th century, when some…
Jun 7, 2017
In Person · Long Beach
The 35th West Coast Energy Management Congress 2017 will take place on June 7th – 8th in Long Beach, California, U.S. Presented by the Association of Energy Engineers,…
Jun 6, 2017
In Person · Dallas
2017 Built Positive Launch: Dallas will take place on June 6th in Dallas, Texas, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting safe ingredients…