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
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.…