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.
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · Peachtree Corners
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand in scale, mastering code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is vital for project delivery. This regional seminar explores common detailing challenges and misconceptions surrounding Type III construction exterior walls, rated floor assembly intersections, and elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees…
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · San Francisco
WoodWorks Connect brings design and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers for an evening of networking and product discovery. Held at the SPUR Urban Center, this regional gathering offers attendees direct access to industry experts presenting the latest…
Sep 29, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines critical early decisions required to optimize mass timber projects and avoid unnecessary cost premiums. Departing from traditional building workflows, the session guides attendees through pivotal early-stage technical steps, exploring how choices regarding International Building Code construction types,…
Sep 30, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the early structural, operational, and environmental design choices required to execute mass timber projects successfully while managing costs. Led by structural engineer Kate Carrigg, the presentation covers the fundamentals of avoiding price premiums by optimizing…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Tustin
This regional seminar and guided building tour examines how critical early design choices shape the successful execution of mass timber developments. Centered on the new two-story, 50,000-square-foot Saddleback College campus at the Advanced Technology & Education Park, the technical presentation covers construction…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Seattle
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of the new Bush Middle School under construction in Seattle. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational facility incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam framing to deliver a biophilic learning environment. Walking the site alongside project team…
Oct 5, 2026
In Person
Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber+ 2026 brings together built-environment leaders to advance the science, technology, and practical deployment of wood-based offsite construction. Over two days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the event features more than 20 sessions covering keynote presentations and panel discussions…
Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid · Beirut
This hybrid technical conference convenes professionals to advance sustainable, resilient built environments at building and city scales. Participants explore smart and artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve heating, ventilation, and cooling performance in warming climates while supporting carbon reduction goals. The technical…
Oct 8, 2026
Virtual
Data Driven Approaches to Carbon Reduction in Design presents an online course exploring how integrated digital workflows help practitioners assess and cut the carbon impact of building projects. Attendees will examine how sustainability metrics, performance benchmarks, and digital analytical tools guide early…
Oct 14, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks online course analyzes the financial and operational drivers of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Drawing on built case studies and comparative regional market studies, industry experts present data comparing mass timber against conventional steel and concrete structural…
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · New York
Presented with the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenbuild brings together global built environment professionals under the theme Invest for Impact. The conference features over one hundred sessions, dedicated topic summits, and an expo hall showcasing more than two hundred fifty exhibitors. Attendees…
Past briefings
Jun 6, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Understanding the Living Building Challenge will take place on June 6th online at 3:00 pm PST. Understanding the Living Building Challenge online workshop provides an in-depth introduction to…
Jun 6, 2016
In Person · Belgrade
RENEXPO Water Management – Western Balkans 2016 will take place on June 6th-9th in Belgrade, Serbia. Conference topics include: disaster risk management; flood prevention Western Balkans; groundwater; drinking water; wells and…
Jun 6, 2016
In Person · Milwaukee
Building Lasting Change 2016 will take place on June 6th-8th in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Pre-Conference events include: Materials and Health Summit; Green Building Tours; Legacy Event; Canadian Green Building…
May 30, 2016
In Person · Tampere
The CIB World Building Congress 2016, Intelligent Built Environment for Life, will take place on May 30th-June 3rd in Tampere, Finland. The International Council for Research and Innovation in…
May 25, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Water Health and Independence in Affordable Housing will take place on May 25th online at 9:00 am PST. What does a successful Net Positive Water strategy look like in multi-family…
May 24, 2016
In Person · Shanghai
SNEC 2016 International Solar Energy and Green Building Conference and Exhibition will take place on May 24th-25th in Shanghai, China. SNEC will continue to dedicate this high-end platform to…
May 23, 2016
In Person · East Melbourne
The 18th Annual Frame Australia 2016 Conference & Exhibition will take place on May 23rd in Melbourne, Australia. It is a conference and exhibition on timber building design and construction,…
May 22, 2016
In Person · Aalborg
The 12th REHVA World Congress CLIMA 2016 will take place on May 22nd-25th in Aalborg, Denmark. It will focus on building and Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system performance in…
May 22, 2016
In Person · Newport
The 2016 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum will take place on May 22nd-24th in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. This must-attend conference focuses on the state of financing in the energy…
May 18, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on ZNE Policies within and Across Borders will take place on May 18th online at 10:00 AM PST.
May 18, 2016
In Person · Raleigh
EDRA47Raleigh – Innovation: Shifting Ground will take place on May 18th-21st in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. There is a transition underway in the design industries, boosted by economic…
May 18, 2016
In Person · Philadelphia
The AIA Convention 2016 will take place on May 19th-21st in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Learn from industry experts Earn a year’s worth of continuing education credits with…
May 15, 2016
In Person · Arlington
The 11th Annual International Concrete Sustainability Conference will take place on May 15th-18th in Washington DC, United States. The provides learning opportunities on the latest advances, knowledge, research, tools and solutions…
May 14, 2016
In Person · San Luis Obispo
The 2016 ASIC California Conference will take place on May 15th-16th in San Luis Obispo, United States. Further details TBD.
May 10, 2016
In Person · Seattle
Living Future 2016: Truth + Transparency will take place on May 11th-13th in Seattle, Washington, United States. Transparency is a pathway to authenticity. Design must be more than beautiful or functional; it…
May 10, 2016
In Person · Paradise Valley
Solar Summit 2016 will take place on May 10th-12th in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Now in its ninth year, Solar Summit is GTM’s flagship annual solar conference that attracts…
May 3, 2016
In Person · El Sherouk
The International Conference on Sustainable Mega Projects will take place on May 3rd-5th at the British University in Egypt in El Sherouk City, Egypt. The conference aims to present and discuss the…
May 3, 2016
In Person · Austin
The High-Performance Buildings & Workplaces Facilities Management Conference will take place on May 2nd-4th in Austin, Texas, United States. It will provide in-depth educational sessions curated to help you create the…
Apr 26, 2016
In Person · Coeur d'Alene
Efficiency Exchange 2016 will take place on April 26th-28th in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States. It is is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.…
Apr 22, 2016
In Person · Darmstadt
The 20th International Passive House Conference will take place on April 22nd-23rd in Darmstadt, Germany. The Passive House is now 25 years old. To celebrate this, the International Passive House…
Apr 21, 2016
In Person · Sacramento
Green California, Greening the Golden State, Ten Years and Growing, will take place on April 21st-22nd in Sacramento, California, United States. Ambitious and aggressive policies, as well as innovative…
Apr 20, 2016
In Person · West Harrison
The 2016 ASIC Northeast Regional Conference will take place on April 20th-22nd in Westchester, New York, United States. Further details TBD.
Apr 20, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Beyond the Building will take place on April 20th online at 10:00 AM PST.
Apr 20, 2016
In Person · Sacramento
The 10th Annual Green California Summit and Exposition 2016 will take place on April 21st-22nd in Sacramento, California, United States. The last decade has brought changes and challenges to sustainability efforts…