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
Sep 29, 2015
In Person · St. Louis
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on September 29th in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended…
Sep 25, 2015
In Person · Riva del Garda
The fourth edition of Rebuild will take place on September 25th – 26th in Riva del Garda, Italy. Rebuild, the conference on sustainable retrofit and management of the…
Sep 24, 2015
Virtual
The Living Product Challenge Tools #2 The Handprint Calculator & Product Life Database Webinar will take place online via WebEx on September 24th at 9:00 AM. The Living…
Sep 22, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar will take place online via WebEx on September 22nd at 12:00 PM. Understanding the Living Building Challenge online workshop provides an…
Sep 22, 2015
Hybrid · Warsaw
RENEXPO Poland, the 5th International Trade Fair and Conferences for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Poland, will take place on September 22nd- 24th in Warsaw, Poland. The…
Sep 22, 2015
Virtual
The Living Product Challenge Tools #1 The Footprint Calculator Webinar will take place on September 22nd online via WebEx at 9:00 am. The Living Product Challenge (LPC) includes several…
Sep 20, 2015
In Person · Little Rock
The ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource will take place on September 20th – 22nd in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is a biennial event…
Sep 16, 2015
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Living Product Challenge: A Four-Part Workshop will take place on September 16th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The Living Product Challenge (LPC) was created to synthesize complex multi-attribute…
Sep 16, 2015
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Living Product Expo, Inspiring a Materials Revolution, will take place on September 16th – 18th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. In early April, 2015, the International Living…
Sep 10, 2015
In Person · Austin
The Central Texas Collaborative Launch will take place on September 10th in Austin, Texas, United States. The Living Building Challenge is coming to Austin! Please join local sustainability leaders…
Sep 2, 2015
In Person · St. Louis
The St. Louis Collaborative Launch will take place on September 2nd in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The Living Building Challenge is coming to St. Louis! Please join local…
Sep 2, 2015
In Person
The International Green Building Conference 2015 (IGBC 2015) will take place on September 2nd – 4th in Singapore alongside BEX Asia 2015 and Mostra Convene Expocomfort 2015. Last year’s conference…
Aug 20, 2015
In Person · Portland
The Portland Collaborative: Summer Networking Event will take place on August 20th in Portland, Oregon, United States. The Living Building Challenge is coming to Portland! Please join local…
Aug 14, 2015
In Person · Cincinnati
The seminar, The Materials Petal: Rationale and Strategies for Creating a Healthy, Low-Impact Built Environment, will take place on August 14th, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Join the…
Aug 12, 2015
In Person · New York
Opening the Loop: Examining Net Positive Water in NYC will take place on August 12th in New York, New York, United States. In an in-depth study, the Living Building…
Aug 11, 2015
In Person · Sao Paulo/SP
The 2015 Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo will take place on August 11th – 13th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Join the 6th edition of GreenBuilding Brasil, South America’s…
Aug 7, 2015
In Person · Melbourne
The JUST Label Workshop will take place on August 7th in Melbourne, Australia. The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool that…
Aug 4, 2015
In Person · Buffalo
The ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry will take place on August 4th – 6th in Buffalo, New York, United States. This year’s theme is titled…
Jun 26, 2015
In Person · Louisville
The Kentucky Green Roof & Wall Symposium + Conservation Conversation, Highlighting Green Architecture Benefits, Materials and Technology, will take place on June 26th in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Green…
Jun 25, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Equity, Beauty, Health and Happiness, will take place on June 25th at 9:00 –…
Jun 25, 2015
In Person · Stanford
The Silicon Valley Energy Summit will take place on June 25th in Stanford, California, United States. This is a Precourt Energy Efficiency Center annual event that offers unparalleled opportunities…
Jun 23, 2015
In Person · Pretoria
Sustainability Week will take place on June 23rd – 28th in the Pretoria/City of Tshwane, South Africa. Advancing the Green Economy through the sharing of knowledge across disciplines and sectors,…
Jun 22, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Materials, will take place on June 22nd at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. The Understanding…
Jun 17, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Water and Energy, will take place on June 17th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.…