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
Nov 16, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
ACEEE’s first Intelligent Efficiency Conference will take place on November 16 – 18 in San Francisco, California. It intends to convene diverse communities to facilitate the sharing of…
Nov 12, 2014
In Person · Nashville
CitiesAlive, the 12th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference will take place on November 12 – 15 in Nashville, Tennessee. Water is fundamental to life and to green…
Nov 10, 2014
In Person · Stockholm
Building Sustainability SGBC 2014 will take place on November 10 – 11 in Stockholm, Sweden. Organized by the Sweden Green Building Council and the City of Stockholm, it…
Nov 6, 2014
In Person · Berkeley
The Water Wise Homes Conference will take place on November 6 in Berkeley, California. The Conference will deliver advanced solutions to help building professionals overcome water conservation barriers. Topics have…
Nov 5, 2014
In Person · Pasadena
The Green Schools Summit & Expo and Community College Summit will take place on November 6 – 7 in Pasadena, California. The Summit offers a unique forum for…
Oct 29, 2014
In Person · Copenhagen
Building Green 2014 will take place on October 29 – 30 in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the biggest event in Denmark for sustainable design, construction, and the built…
Oct 28, 2014
In Person · Barcelona
The World Sustainable Building 2014 Conference (World SB14 Barcelona) will take place on October 28 – 30 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Building Results…Are We…
Oct 28, 2014
In Person · Toronto
Buildings for Tomorrow, the 14th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology will take place on October 28 -30 in Toronto, Canada. It provides a forum for the…
Oct 27, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
VERGE San Francisco, GreenBiz Group’s flagship conference, will take place on October 27-30 in San Francisco, California. It will convene the world’s most progressive companies, cities and innovators…
Oct 24, 2014
In Person · Oakland
Build It Green’s free workshop on Healthy Net Zero: Focus on Materials will take place on October 24 in Oakland, California. The training will provide participants with knowledge of health and…
Oct 22, 2014
In Person · New Orleans
The USGBC Greenbuild 2014 will take place on October 22 – 24 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.…
Oct 20, 2014
In Person · Las Vegas
Solar Power International 14 will take place on October 20 – 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. It brings the full range of industry ideas, experts, professionals, and…
Oct 19, 2014
In Person · Milwaukee
The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA) will take place on October 19 – 22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its purpose is to bring together…
Oct 16, 2014
In Person · Hertfordshire
UK Passivhaus Conference 2014 will take place on October 16 in Hertfordshire, UK. It will include hands-on training sessions, a full-scale exhibition room, building tours, and a speed…
Oct 9, 2014
In Person · Montpelier
Net Zero Northeast, Plan, Design, and Build for Net Zero will take place on October 9 in Montpelier, Vermont. This conference is the region’s first technical summit on Net Zero…
Oct 8, 2014
In Person · Verona
Greenbuild Europe and the Mediterranean 2014 will launch in Verona, Italy on October 8 – 10. It is part of the global expansion of the Greenbuild Conference &…
Oct 7, 2014
Hybrid · Dallas
BIMForum Dallas will take place on October 7 – 9 in Dallas, Texas. The BIMForum’s mission is to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of building information modeling (BIM)…
Oct 6, 2014
In Person · Taipei
The 2014 Taiwan International Green Industry Show will take place on October 6 – 9 in Taipei, Taiwan. The conference and trade show will focus on clean energy,…
Sep 26, 2014
In Person · Rome
The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development (2° ICSD 2014 Conference) will take place on September 26 – 27 in Rome, Italy. It is inspired from the critical…
Sep 25, 2014
In Person · Riva del Garda
The third edition of Rebuild will take place on September 25 – 26 in Riva del Garda, Italy. Rebuild, the conference on sustainable retrofit and management of the…
Sep 23, 2014
In Person · Utrecht
Ecobouw 2014 (Eco-construction) will take place on September 23 – 25 in Utrecht, Netherlands. It will be one of the many events taking place during Dutch Green Building…
Sep 23, 2014
In Person · Siena
Sustainable City 2014, the 9th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability will take place on September 23 – 25 in Siena, Italy. It focuses to address the…
Sep 23, 2014
In Person · St. Louis
The Excellence in Building Conference & Expo will take place on September 23 – 25 in St. Louis, Missouri. Organized by the The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance…
Sep 22, 2014
In Person · Portland
The North American Passive House Network Conference & Expo will take place on September 22 – 23 in Portland, Maine, United States. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Wolfgang…