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.
Dec 9, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar explores the design and engineering strategies needed to reach six stories using light-frame wood construction. Drawing on practical project case studies, the session analyzes structural solutions, building code considerations, and fire resistance provisions required to deliver taller wood assemblies.…
Dec 10, 2026
In Person · Portland
WoodWorks joins with the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition to host an evening gathering for regional practitioners in Portland. The seasonal event convenes newcomers and seasoned professionals across the wood building sector to review regional progress, share project experiences, and discuss ideas for…
Jan 13, 2027
In Person
Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum convenes leaders from government, utilities, industry, and advocacy groups. The forum focuses on emerging opportunities and regulatory hurdles facing energy efficiency policy as the 120th Congress convenes…
Jan 23, 2027
In Person · Chicago
The 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference brings building industry practitioners together in Chicago for technical sessions, ASHRAE Learning Institute courses, and standing committee meetings. Attendees gain access to emerging engineering trends, specialized building tours, and structured networking functions alongside the co-sponsored AHR Expo.…
Mar 3, 2027
In Person · Dallas
The 2027 ASHRAE Data Center and AI Integration Conference convenes professionals across data center engineering and IT infrastructure to examine facility design, operations, and optimization amid artificial intelligence deployment. Rising AI workloads place intense pressure on power distribution, cooling efficiency, and sustainability.…
Mar 16, 2027
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo expands to a four-day program focused on advancing engineered wood construction. Highlights include a dedicated Exhibit Hall Tech Hub displaying industry tools, software, and manufacturing innovations, alongside staggered educational sessions designed to create dedicated networking…
Apr 7, 2027
In Person · Doha
This international conference addresses the challenge of delivering healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable indoor environments in hot ambient climate regions. As rising global temperatures drive up cooling demand, technical sessions examine indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, high-performance HVAC systems, and low-carbon building…
Apr 12, 2027
In Person · Baltimore
The 2027 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium brings together HVACR and built environment professionals to advance inclusive practices and build leadership skills. Centered around the theme of retrofitting for resilience, the two-day gathering features keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and technical sessions covering…
Apr 27, 2027
In Person · Portland
Living Future 27 is a four-day conference dedicated to transformative and restorative design in the built environment. Organized by the International Living Future Institute, the event acts as an incubator for progressive building practices and solutions addressing climate change, materials health, and…
Jun 12, 2027
In Person · New Orleans
The 2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference brings together professionals across the HVAC and refrigeration sector to examine building science innovations and operational practices. Held in New Orleans, the gathering features technical committee meetings, professional networking functions, plenary addresses, and an expansive technical program…
Sep 24, 2027
In Person · Peachtree Corners
ASHRAE Global TechCon is a society-level technical conference created to deliver regionally focused education and foster international collaboration across the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Designed around four technical tracks spanning over 40 sessions, the event integrates peer-reviewed papers, invited speaker presentations, keynote…
Sep 24, 2027
In Person · Ottawa
ASHRAE launches its inaugural Global TechCon North America to examine the practical implementation of artificial intelligence throughout the built environment lifecycle. Technical sessions cover field validation, building automation system integration, data quality, digital twins, cybersecurity, and predictive operations. Across six specialized tracks,…
Past briefings
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…
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…