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 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…