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
Mar 7, 2017
In Person · London
Ecobuild 2017 will take place on March 7th-9th in London, United Kingdom. Inspiring, informing and connecting the entire built environment with solutions to build better communities. Ecobuild is the…
Mar 1, 2017
In Person · Wels
World Sustainable Energy Days will take place on March 1-3 in Wels, Austria. The conference makes an important contribution to awareness raising about renewable energy and energy efficiency. This…
Feb 26, 2017
In Person · Portland
The 2017 ACEEE Hot Water Forum (HWF) will take place on February 26-28 in Portland, OR, United States. It is the premier technical conference dedicated to making water hot,…
Feb 21, 2017
In Person · Taipei
The 2017 Smart City Summit & Expo will take place on February 21st – 24th in Taipei, Taiwan. In recent years, Taipei has devoted itself to the development of smart…
Feb 17, 2017
In Person · Otaki , Kapiti Coast
The Kāpiti Coast Biomimicry Workshop will take place on February 17th-19th in Otaki, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand. Biomimicry Aotearoa and Biomimicry Australia are thrilled to present a 2½ day…
Feb 16, 2017
In Person · Mestre, Venezia
The ICBSE 2017: 19th International Conference on Building Science and Engineering will take place on February 16-17 in Venice, Italy. It aims to bring together leading academic scientists,…
Feb 14, 2017
In Person · Phoenix
GreenBiz 17 will take place on February 14th-16th in Phoenix, AZ, United States. Join the world’s most influential sustainability leaders at this annual forum which convenes more than…
Feb 7, 2017
Virtual
The webinar on the Introduction to Reveal will take place on February 7th online. ILFI’s Reveal label offers buildings the opportunity to be transparent about their energy efficiency,…
Feb 2, 2017
In Person · Redwood City
The seminar: Silicon Valley: Better, Safer Buildings will take place on February 2nd in Redwood City, CA, United States. It will focus on holistic building upgrades for seismic…
Feb 1, 2017
In Person · Barcelona
The International Conference on Alternative & Renewable Energy Quest in Architecture & Urbanism will take place on February 1-3 in Barcelona, Spain. Organized by IEREK and ETSAV –…
Jan 31, 2017
Virtual
The webinar on Zero Net Energy Buildings Trends and ZEDx Session will take place on January 31st online at 10:00 – 11:00 am PST. The New Buildings Institute (NBI)…
Jan 30, 2017
Hybrid · Milwaukee
The training workshop: Seattle BREEAM In-Use Assessor Training Workshop will take place on January 30th-31st in Seattle, WA, United States. This two-day workshop will provide the in-person training and…
Jan 24, 2017
Virtual
The webinar on the Economics of Net Zero Energy will take place on January 24th online. The true costs and benefits of a Net Zero Energy building can…
Jan 19, 2017
In Person · Dallas
The seminar: Understanding the Living Building Challenge – Dallas will take place on January 19th in Dallax, TX, United States. This workshop provides a 6-hour in-depth introduction to the Living…
Jan 11, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
The seminar: Circadian Rhythms for Health will take place on January 11th in Sacramento, CA, United States. Lighting affects our health in ways you will be surprised to…
Jan 9, 2017
In Person · Washington
Building Innovation 2017 – The National Institute of Building Sciences Fifth Annual Conference & Expo will take place on January 9-12 in Washington, D.C., United States. Many stakeholders, including policy…
Jan 6, 2017
Virtual
The online webinars for the GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training Course will take place on January 6th through February 10th every Friday from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST.…
Dec 7, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
The U.S. Energy Storage Summit, now in its second year, will take place on December 7th-8th in San Francisco, California, United States. It will bring together utilities, financiers,…
Dec 4, 2016
In Person · Austin
The 2016 ACEEE Intelligent Efficiency Conference will take place on December 4th-6th in Austin, Texas, United States. Intelligent efficiency holds the promise of substantially reducing energy use while transforming many…
Nov 24, 2016
In Person · Salzburg
The 8th Annual RENEXPO Interhydro will take place on November 24th-25th in Salzburg, Austria. Conference themes include: small hydropower; pump storage power; measurement, control and safety technologies; EU hydropower…
Nov 9, 2016
In Person · Sarajevo
RENEXPO BiH, the Third International Trade Fair and Conferences on Renewables and Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will take place on November 9th-10th in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Further details to…
Nov 9, 2016
In Person · Taipei
This series of events, open to building professionals across Asia, will give participants an introductory understanding of the WELL Building Standard. Sessions will discuss the Standard and its…
Nov 1, 2016
In Person · Milwaukee
The 14th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roofs and Wall Conference will take place on November 1st-4th in Washington DC, United States. The Conference will focus on stormwater management – policies, technologies, design and…
Oct 27, 2016
In Person · No.1 Zhongbei Road
The International Zero Net Carbon Conference will take place on October 27th in Wuhan, China. Architecture 2030 and CEDAAB are hosting this important conference on China’s move towards a…