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
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…