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
May 2, 2020
In Person
The 2020 Northwest Green Home Tour will take place on May 2nd – 3rd, 2020 in the Seattle area of Washington, U.S. For dozens of site hosts and…
Apr 6, 2020
In Person · Charlotte
The Electrification 2020 International Conference & Exposition will take place on April 6th – 9th, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. We’re reuniting business, policy, government and academic…
Mar 30, 2020
Hybrid · Manchester
The training course RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater will take place on March 30th – April 24th, 2020 in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. The Northeast Home Energy Rating System…
Mar 25, 2020
In Person · Seattle
The Seminar: Breathable Walls & Rainscreens will take place on March 25th, 2020 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Mar 24, 2020
In Person · Novi
The NetZeroBuild Summit will take place on March 24th-25th, 2020 in Novi, Michigan, U.S. It will bring together key stakeholders involved in the Midwest’s value chain for net-zero construction…
Mar 23, 2020
In Person · Atlanta
The 2020 Hot Water Forum will take place on March 23rd – 25th, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Explore the smartest, most cost-effective ways to improve the efficiency…
Mar 23, 2020
In Person · Boston
BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show will take place on March 23rd – 24th, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. An event designed by and for practitioners in the…
Mar 23, 2020
In Person
The fifth International Mass Timber Conference will take place on March 24th – 26th, 2020 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. The Conference attracts professionals from across the forest, manufacturing,…
Mar 20, 2020
In Person · Portland
Facades+ Portland will take place on March 20th, 2020 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins,…
Mar 13, 2020
In Person · Dania Beach
Facades+ South Florida will take place on March 13th, 2020 in Dania Beach, Florida, U.S. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative…
Mar 12, 2020
In Person · Seattle
The 11th Annual Passive House Northwest Conference will take place on March 12th – 14th, 2020 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Passive House Northwest is ready for this challenge…
Mar 6, 2020
In Person · Amherst
The tour of R.W. Kern Center will take place on March 6th, 2020 in Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S. Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 23 certified…
Mar 3, 2020
In Person
Futurebuild 2020 will take place on March 3rd – 5th, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. This year’s Futurebuild theme is Responding to the Emergency and brings together 27,000 industry…
Feb 28, 2020
In Person · New York
The Seminar on GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND) will take place on February 28th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S. In this seminar, you will learn…
Feb 26, 2020
In Person · Seattle
The Seminar: Biomimicry & Biophilia will take place on February 26th, 2020 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Feb 25, 2020
In Person · Chicago
The 2020 Rural Energy Conference will take place on February 25th, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. ACEEE is pleased to announce the second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic…
Feb 20, 2020
In Person · Washington
Facades+ Washington DC will take place on February 20th, 2020 in Washington D.C., U.S. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building…
Feb 19, 2020
In Person · San Francisco
The session Low Carbon Construction – Architects & Structural Engineers Role in Getting to Net Zero will take place on February 19th, 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S.…
Feb 17, 2020
In Person · Austin
The 2020 WRISE Leadership Forum will take place on February 17th – 20th, 2020 in Austin, Texas, U.S. The WRISE Leadership Forum is a unique experience, combining professional…
Feb 17, 2020
In Person · Anaheim
The AESP 30th Annual Conference & Expo will take place on February 17th – 20th, 2020 in Anaheim, California, U.S. EXPERIENCE. INSPIRE . CONNECT The premier energy industry…
Feb 11, 2020
In Person · Miami
The Energy Expo will take place on February 11th – 13th, 2020 in Miami, Florida, U.S. The Expo will focus on equipment, technologies, products and know-how for the…
Feb 11, 2020
In Person · Hyderabad
Energise 2020: Energy Innovation for a Sustainable Economy will take place on February 11th – 13th, 2020 in Hyderabad, India. To spotlight and drive the broader narrative by…
Feb 10, 2020
In Person · San Francisco
The Mastering Green Roofs presentation will take place on February 10th, 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S. Green roofs are a great tool for cities to improve their…
Feb 7, 2020
In Person · Los Angeles
The third annual 2°C Symposium on Climate Change will take place on February 7, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Symposium will look through the lens of Los…