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.
Apr 7, 2027
In Person · Doha
The Fourth International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates convenes specialists to address the dual imperatives of indoor air quality and low-carbon cooling in hot ambient zones. Participants will explore practical solutions that maintain occupant health and comfort while…
Apr 12, 2027
In Person · Baltimore
Organized by ASHRAE, the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium gathers professionals across the HVACR sector to advance inclusive practices, build leadership capabilities, and turn concepts into practical action. Centered on shaping the future of the built environment through inclusion, leadership, and purposeful…
Jun 12, 2027
In Person · New Orleans
The 2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference brings together HVAC&R and building science professionals to explore industry research, technical practices, and system solutions. Hosted by ASHRAE, the multiday gathering convenes a broad international cross-section of practitioners to deepen expertise and grow professional networks. The…
Aug 3, 2028
In Person · Pacific Grove
Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2028 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings convenes professionals to explore research, technical strategies, and policies aimed at reducing energy bills, waste, and climate pollution. Drawing on ACEEE’s broad focus areas—including…
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…