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 5, 2017
In Person · Denver
The Environmental Leader Conference 2017 will take place on June 5th – 7th in Denver, Colorado, US. It will feature the Energy Manager Summit, offering a unique opportunity…
Jun 5, 2017
In Person · Wan Chai
The World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 will take place on June 5th – 7th in Hong Kong, China. WSBE17 Hong Kong is the world conference of the…
Jun 4, 2017
In Person · Gloucester
The Biomimicry and Resilience Workshop – Biomimicry New England will take place on June 4th-8th in Gloucester, MA, United States. Want to learn how to build a resilient…
Jun 2, 2017
In Person
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 1, 2017
In Person · Cambridge
2017 Built Positive Launch: Boston will take place on June 1st in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting…
May 25, 2017
In Person · San Jose
The seminar, A Technical Deep Dive Into ZNE School Retrofits, will take place on May 25th in San Jose, California, US. The seminar is organized by the New Buildings Institute. More…
May 25, 2017
In Person · San Jose
The Workshop: Lessons from ZNE School Retrofits will take place on May 25th in San Jose, US. Learn how existing K-12 school and community college buildings in California…
May 24, 2017
In Person · Palo Alto
The workshop on Heat Pumps and Water Heaters will take place on May 24th in Palo Alto, California, US. Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn…
May 23, 2017
In Person · Berkeley
The workshop on Heat Pumps and Water Heaters will take place on May 23rd in Berkeley, California, US. Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn more…
May 18, 2017
In Person · San Leandro
Build It Green’s Beyond Energy Efficiency Conference will take place on May 18th in San Leandro, California, US. Building industry innovators are moving quickly beyond the standard practices on…
May 16, 2017
In Person · Seattle
Living Future Conference ’17, Genius and Courage will take place on May 16th-19th in Seattle, WA, United States. Living Future is the forum for leading minds in the…
May 8, 2017
In Person · Toronto
Grey to Green: Quantifying Green Infrastructure Performance will take place on May 8-10 in Toronto, Canada. This conference is the leading forum for designers, policy makers, manufacturers, growers, landscapers,…
Apr 28, 2017
In Person · Dro
The Future: LBC in Europe will take place on April 28th in Dro, Italy. Talk with Amanda Sturgeon (International Living Future Institute, CEO), Martin Brown (LBC Collaborative: UK,…
Apr 27, 2017
In Person · Washington
The 2017 Building Energy Summit will take place on April 27th in Washington, D.C., U.S. It is an annual conference designed to educate building owners and operators…
Apr 26, 2017
In Person · Denver
The 10th Annual Rocky Mountain Green will take place on April 26th-28th in Denver, Colorado, U.S. It is no secret that Denver and the Front Range in Colorado are…
Apr 26, 2017
In Person · Orlando
A’17, the AIA Conference on Architecture, will take place on April 26th – 29th in Orlando, Florida, US. As the architecture and design event of the year, it’s…
Apr 25, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
The Green California Summit and Exposition, Greening the Golden State, v 2.0, will take place on April 26th – 27th in Sacramento, California, US. California, home to the world’s…
Apr 24, 2017
In Person · Seattle
The ASIC 2017 National Conference will take place on April 24th-25th in Seattle, WA, United States.
Apr 12, 2017
In Person · Kuala Lumpur
Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2017 will take place on April 12th-14th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sustainable design solutions conserve natural resources and enable the development of eco- friendly habitats and…
Apr 6, 2017
In Person · Stuttgart
Fabricate 2017 will take place on April 6th-8th in Stuttgart, Germany. FABRICATE is an international peer reviewed conference with supporting publication on the theme of Digital Fabrication. Discussing the…
Apr 3, 2017
In Person · Occidental
The Discover Nature’s Genius in California Immersion Workshop will take place on April 3rd-8th in Occidental, CA, United States. Join Biomimicry 3.8 among the giant redwoods and coastal Bay…
Mar 30, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Risks and Rewards in the ZNE Marketplace will take place online on March 30th at 10:00 – 11:00 am PST. What value is derived to owners…
Mar 21, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
The 14th Annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 22 in San Francisco, CA, United States. The Showcase’s goal is to provide a forum that brings together…
Mar 8, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
California’s Distributed Energy Future 2017 will take place on March 8-9 in San Francisco, CA, United States. The future of the grid edge in California: as distributed energy…