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
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…