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
Feb 17, 2016
In Person · San Jose
The 2016 International Concrete Sustainability Conference, Latin America will take place on February 17th-19th in San Jose, Costa Rica. The conference will provide learning and networking opportunities on the latest…
Feb 4, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on 2016 Trends for Getting to Zero will take place on February 4th online at 10:00 AM PST.
Feb 3, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Introduction to the Energy Petal will take place on February 3rd online at 12:00 pm PST. The Living Building Challenge Energy Petal is intended to signal a new age…
Feb 2, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Product Declarations: What You Need to Know will take place on February 2nd online at 9:00 AM PST. Along with Declare, Health Product…
Jan 28, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on You Are What You Breathe: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern will take place on January 28th online at 9:00 AM PST. One of the most important trends…
Jan 27, 2016
In Person · Toronto
The Grey to Green: Addressing Climate Change with Green Infrastructure Conference will take place on June 1st-4th in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Conference is about helping us understand the value of green…
Jan 26, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
Biophilia in Practice: A Talk with Bill Browning will take place on January 26th in San Francisco, California, United States. Biophilic design helps connect people with nature and its elements,…
Jan 26, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy will take place on January 26th online at 9:00 am PST. As part of its policy efforts, the International Living Future…
Jan 26, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Certified Wood & Green Building will take place on January 26th online at 9:00 am PST. Certified wood and forest certification have long been lightning rods in…
Jan 26, 2016
In Person · Mexico City
The inaugural Solar Summit: Mexico will take place on January 26th-28th in Mexico City, Mexico. Latin America has emerged as the fastest growing market in history, with triple-digit…
Jan 11, 2016
In Person · Arlington
The Building Innovation 2016: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fourth Annual Conference & Expo will take place on January 11th-15th in Washington DC, United States. It is the one…
Dec 6, 2015
In Person · Boston
The ACEEE Intelligent Efficiency Conference will take place on December 6th – 8th in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Intelligent efficiency holds the promise of substantially reducing energy use…
Dec 2, 2015
In Person · Cairo
ISCDC, the Improving Sustainability Concept in Developing Countries Conference, will take place on December 2nd – 4th in Cairo, Egypt. The conference’s main goal is to enhance and spread the…
Nov 26, 2015
In Person · Salzburg
RENEXPO Austria will take place on November 26th – 28th in Salzburg, Austria. It will be divided into shows, RENEXPO Hydro and RENEXPO PV, featuring trade shows, congresses, and forums.
Nov 18, 2015
In Person · District 1, Bucharest
RENEXPO Southeast Europe, the 8th Energy and Efficiency Fair and Conference will take place on November 18th – 20th in Bucharest, Romania. The Trade Fair aims to accelerate…
Nov 18, 2015
In Person · Washington D.C.
Greenbuild 2015 International Conference and Expo will take place on November 18th – 20th in Washington DC, United States. Greenbuild is the premier event for sustainable building. Featuring three…
Nov 13, 2015
In Person · Palo Alto
The 4th annual Building Carbon Zero conference will take place on November 13th-14th, 2015 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Hosted by Passive House California, the Program includes…
Nov 5, 2015
In Person · Sarajevo
RENEXPO BiH, the 1st International Trade Fair and Conferences on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina will take place on November 5th – 6th in Sarajevo, Bosnia and…
Oct 18, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Behavior, Energy and Climate Change (BECC) Conference will take place on October 18th – 21st in Sacramento, California, United States. It is the premier event focusing on…
Oct 14, 2015
In Person · Verona
The 2015 Greenbuild Europe and the Mediterranean International Conference and Expo will take place on October 14th – 16th in Verona, Italy. Organized by Veronafiere and Green Building Council…
Oct 14, 2015
In Person · Dallas
UPADSD, the Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development Conference, will take place on October 14th – 16th in Enna, Italy. Urban development has led to deterioration…
Oct 8, 2015
In Person · Austin
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on October 8th after the SXSW Eco in Austin, Texas, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials…
Oct 6, 2015
In Person · Milan
The follow up event of Rebuild 2015 will take place on October 6th in Milan, Italy. Rebuild, the conference on sustainable retrofit and management of the real estate sector is…
Oct 5, 2015
In Person · Brooklyn
The CitiesAlive 13th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference will take place on October 5th – 8th in New York, New York, United States. Green roofs and walls have…