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
Apr 20, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Energy Equity and Resiliency in Affordable Housing will take place on April 20th online at 9:00 am PST. What does a successful Net Positive Energy strategy look like in…
Apr 20, 2016
In Person · Belgrade
RENEXPO Western Balkans, the 3rd International trade Fair and Conferences on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, will take place on April 20th-21st in Belgrade, Serbia. Conference topics include: small…
Apr 13, 2016
In Person · Wroclaw
InEnerg 2016 will take place on April 13th-14th in Wroclaw, Poland. Fair topics focus mainly on renewable energy sources, such as: photovoltaics, heat pumps, bioenergy and wind energy. The event…
Apr 12, 2016
In Person · Kuala Lumpur
Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2016 will take place on April 12th-14th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ecobuild SEA is the leading exhibition for Southeast Asia construction and energy market, attracting over 10,000…
Apr 7, 2016
In Person · Prescott
The 2016 ASIC Southwest Regional Conference will take place on April 7th-8th in Prescott, Arizona, United States. This conference by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants will cover topics that…
Mar 30, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on The Living Building Challenge Framework for Affordable Housing will take place on March 30th online at 9:00 am PST. Affordable housing projects are uniquely situated to benefit…
Mar 30, 2016
In Person · Sydney
The Modular Construction and Prefabrication ANZ 2016 will take place on March 30th-31st in Sydney, Australia. It is an industry-leading conference unlocking the potential of off-site construction through insightful…
Mar 22, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
The 13th Annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 22nd in San Francisco, California, United States. To Californians, the rain is a blessing with or without…
Mar 20, 2016
In Person · Baltimore
The 2016 National Symposium on Market Transformation will take place on March 20th-22nd in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. This year ACEEE is celebrating 20 years of innovative thinking, collaborative action, and…
Mar 18, 2016
In Person · Sydney
Rob Arch 2016, Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art, and Design Conference will take place on March 18th-19th in Sydney, Australia. Pre-conference workshops will take place on March 14th-17th.
Mar 17, 2016
In Person · San Diego
The World of Modular, MBI Annual Convention & Tradeshow 2016 will take place on March 17th-20th in San Diego, California, United States. The 33rd Annual World of Modular is…
Mar 16, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Strategies for Getting to Zero will take place on March 16th online at 10:00 AM PST.
Mar 16, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
GTM’S first state-specific conference on the future of the grid edge, California’s Distributed Energy Future 2016 will take place on March 16th-17th in San Francisco, California, United States. As distributed…
Mar 11, 2016
In Person · Irwindale
The Road to Resiliency, Biomimicry 2016 Conference will take place on March 11th in Irwindale, California, United States. This is an inaugural convening of professionals around biomimetic and energy…
Mar 10, 2016
In Person · Decatur
The 2016 ASIC Southeast Regional Conference will take place on March 10th-11th in Decatur, Georgia, United States. This conference by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants will cover topics that include: Irrigation…
Mar 8, 2016
In Person · London
Ecobuild 2016, Design, Construct, Perform, will take place on March 8th-10th in London, United Kingdom. It brings a mix of suppliers that offer thousands of new and innovative products and services…
Mar 3, 2016
In Person · Tokyo
ICDF 2016, the 2nd International Conference on Digital Fabrication will take place on March 3rd-5th in Tokyo, Japan. Digital Fabrication is revolutionary technology that will change the way we…
Mar 3, 2016
In Person · Methven
Natural Building in the 21st Century, the International Straw Building Conference will take place on March 3rd-9th in Methven, New Zealand. The conference will be a celebration of Natural Building…
Mar 1, 2016
In Person · Westminster
The Emerging Contaminants Summit will take place on March 1st-2nd in Westminster, Colorado, United States. This Summit is dedicated to the latest developments in the detection, fate and transport, risk assessment,…
Feb 23, 2016
In Person · Wels
The World Sustainable Energy Days will take place on February 23rd-26th in Wels, Austria. This year’s event will offer six conferences on topics including biomass, sustainable buildings, smart facade…
Feb 22, 2016
In Person
ICBSE 2016: 18th International Conference on Building Science and Engineering will take place on February 22nd-23rd in Paris, France. It aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and…
Feb 21, 2016
In Person · Portland
The 2016 Hot Water Forum (HWF) will take place on February 21st-23rd in Portland, Oregon, United States. Organized by ACEEE, the Forum is the premier technical conference dedicated to making water…
Feb 18, 2016
In Person · San Diego
The Net Positive Energy + Water Conference will take place on February 18th-19th in San Diego, California, United States. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is hosting its third annual conference dedicated to the…
Feb 17, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on From Policy to Practice will take place on February 17th online at 10:00 AM PST. Hear what leading states are doing to get their policies, practitioners and…