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
Jun 15, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop webinar, focusing on the Living Building Challenge Petal – rationale + strategies: Place, will take place on June 15th at 9:00…
Jun 12, 2015
In Person · Cincinnati
The Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 3.0 – Cincinnati workshop will take place on June 12th in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Join the Cincinnati Collaborative for an…
Jun 10, 2015
Virtual
Brightest! Greenest! Buildings Europe 2015 will take place on June 10th – 11th online at 8:30 a.m – 7:30 p.m. CET. It is a virtual trade fair dedicated…
Jun 9, 2015
In Person · Amsterdam
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Europe will take place on June 9th – 11th in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will run in conjunction with POWER-GEN Europe. Keynotes…
Jun 8, 2015
In Person · Errol
EBUK 2015: Clayfest will take place on June 8th – 13th, 2015 in Errol, Scotland, UK. The theme of the conference is the culture of earth building, exploring…
Jun 2, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on June 2nd in Sacramento, California, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to…
Jun 2, 2015
In Person · Vancouver
The Building Lasting Change 2015, CaGBC National Conference and Expo will take place on June 2nd – 4th in Vancouver, Canada. We are at a crossroads.The effects of climate…
Jun 1, 2015
In Person · Toronto
Grey to Green 2015, Exploring the Economics of Urban Agriculture and Resilience, will take place on June 1st – 2nd, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. This year’s Conference hosted…
Jun 1, 2015
In Person · East Melbourne
Frame Australia 2015 Conference and Exhibition, Building with Engineered Wood Construction Systems, will take place on June 1st in Melbourne, Australia. Residential construction using timber and engineered wood building…
May 31, 2015
In Person · San Francisco
The ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, A Critical Moment, will take place on May 31st – June 2nd in San Francisco, California, United States. There is a historically…
May 28, 2015
Virtual
The Declare – Materials Transparency webinar will take place on May 28th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. Material health and ingredient disclosure is a growing concern for the…
May 27, 2015
In Person · Los Angeles
EDRA46LosAngeles: brainSTORM, Dynamic Interactions of Environment-Behavior and Neuroscience, will take place on May 27th – 30th in Los Angeles, California, United States. Evidence from nearly a half-century of environment-behavior…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Jakarta
INAGREENTECH, the Indonesia International Green Technology and Eco Friendly Products Exhibition 2015 will take place on May 20th – 22nd in Jakarta, Indonesia. Supported by various Indonesian government…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Vienna
ICERE 2015, the International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy, will take place on May 20th – 21st in Vienna, Austria. The goal of the Conference is to promote…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Stuttgart
The International Trade Fair and Conference for Energy Efficient Buildings and Decentralised Power Generation will take place on May 20th – 22nd in Stuttgart, Germany. The event is…
May 19, 2015
Virtual
The Introduction to the Materials Petal webinar will take place on May 19th at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. P.S.T. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to induce…
May 19, 2015
Virtual
The Living Building Challenge in Affordable Housing: Findings from the Field webinar will take place on May 19th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. Affordable housing projects are…
May 14, 2015
In Person · Atlanta
The AIA Convention 2015 will take place on May 14th – 15th in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 2015 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project Award recipients will be…
May 13, 2015
In Person · New Haven
The Living Building Challenge Connecticut Presents: Using Passive House to Get to Net Zero Energy seminar will take place on May 13th in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.…
May 13, 2015
In Person · Atlanta
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on May 13th in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to…
May 12, 2015
Virtual
The Passive House: Building a “Renewable Ready” California webinar will take place on May 12th at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST. This free webinar will discuss the cost‐optimized, high‐performance…
May 11, 2015
In Person · Miami
The 2015 International Concrete Sustainability Conference will take place on May 11th – 13th in Miami, Florida, United States. The Conference serves as a platform for North America…
May 8, 2015
In Person · Vancouver
The Understanding the Living Community Challenge workshop will take place on May 8th in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It will provide an in-depth introduction to the Living Community Challenge –…
May 7, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Sacramento Collaborative Launch will take place on May 7th in Sacramento, California, United States. The Living Building Challenge is going to Sacramento! Join local sustainability leaders for a…