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 20, 2014
In Person
The 9th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems – SDEWES Conference, will take place on September 20 – 27 on a cruise ship traveling…
Sep 18, 2014
In Person · Bangkok
The 4th Green Building & Retrofits Expo Asia (GBR) will take place on September 18 – 20 in Bangkok, Thailand. As part of the Construction and Building Technology…
Sep 17, 2014
In Person · Kuala Lumpur
The 2nd Ecobuild Southeast Asia will take place on September 17 – 19 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It will be held in conjunction with International Construction Week, Green…
Sep 11, 2014
In Person · Valencia
Versus, the International Conference on Vernacular Heritage, Sustainability and Earthen Architecture will take place on September 11 – 13 in Valencia, Spain. The conference themes are the study…
Sep 4, 2014
In Person · Hyderabad
The 12th Edition Green Building Congress 2014 will take place on September 4 – 6 in Hyderabad, India. It is the flagship event of the Indian Green Building…
Sep 3, 2014
In Person · Santiago
As part of the World Green Building Week during September 16 – 20, Chile Green Building Council and members of the Board of Directors of USGBC will take…
Sep 3, 2014
In Person · Greater Noida
The 8th Renewable Energy India Expo will take place on September 3 – 5 in New Delhi, India. It is an annual event that aims to accelerate growth…
Sep 1, 2014
In Person
The International Green Building Conference 2014 (IGBC 2014) will take place on September 1 -3 in Singapore alongside BEX Asia 2014 and Singapore Green Building Week 2014. Last…
Aug 25, 2014
In Person · West Toronto
The Grey to Green, A Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Conference will take place on August 25 – 26 in Toronto, Canada. It will focus on the health…
Aug 17, 2014
In Person · Pacific Grove
The 2014 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings will take place on August 17 – 22 in Pacific Grove, California. The event is the 18th biennial…
Aug 4, 2014
In Person · São Paulo
GreenBuilding Brazil 2014 will take place on August 4 – 7 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is the only conference and exhibition in Brazil approved by the U.S.…
Jul 27, 2014
In Person · Tokyo
The Grand Renewable Energy 2014 International Conference and Exhibition will take place on July 27 – August 1 in Tokyo, Japan, in conjunction with the International Solar Energy…
Jul 22, 2014
In Person · Guimaraes
Heritage 2014, the 4th International Conference on Heritage and Sustainable Development will take place on July 22 – 25 in Guimaraes, Portugal. The conference aims to address the…
Jul 14, 2014
In Person · Taipei
The 2014 Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality and Health in Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong and East Asia will take place on July 14 – 15 in Taipei,…
Jul 6, 2014
In Person · Hong Kong
Indoor Air 2014 is the 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, taking place on July 7 – 12 in Hong Kong and organized by the…
Jun 28, 2014
In Person · Versailles
The third edition of Solar Decathlon Europe (SDE) will take place on June 28 – July 14 in Versailles, France. There will be twenty competing teams mostly from…
Jun 26, 2014
In Person · Chicago
The 2014 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project Awards will be announced at this year’s AIA Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The COTE Top Ten Green Projects program seeks…
Jun 25, 2014
In Person · Cardiff
Following the success of earlier events in the series, SEB-14, the Fifth International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings will take place on June 25 – 27 in…
Jun 18, 2014
In Person · South San Francisco
GreenerBuilder 2014 will be held on Wednesday, June 18 in South San Francisco, California and set the stage for a high-profile discussion at the intersection of green building…
Jun 17, 2014
In Person · Pretoria
The Green Building Conference & Exhibition will take place on June 17 – 18 in Pretoria, South Africa as one of the many events during Sustainability Week. The…
Jun 15, 2014
In Person · National Harbor
The Cleantech Energy & Efficiency Conference is one of the four Tech Connect World Innovation conferences that will take place on June 15 – 18 in Washington, DC,…
Jun 13, 2014
In Person · Washington
The first annual Sustainable Furnishings Council Conference, SFC Next, will take place on June 13 – 14 in Washington, DC. It will focus on healthy and environmentally smart…
Jun 12, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
The Green Roof Boot Camp organized by the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) Education Program will take place on June 12 – 14 in San Francisco, California.…
Jun 3, 2014
In Person · Cologne
Renewable Energy World Europe, will take place on June 3 – 5 in Cologne (Köln), Germany and will run in conjunction with POWER-GEN Europe. The combination of conferences…