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
Jun 1, 2014
In Person
The World Cities Summit (WCS) in Singapore on June 1 – 4 has been designed around the theme: Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Common Challenges, Shared Solutions. To be…
Jun 1, 2014
In Person · Toronto
It’s a new year, and it’s a new look for the CaGBC National Conference and Expo. Now called Building Lasting Change, the annual green building conference hosted by…
May 28, 2014
In Person · Nashville
The National Healthy Homes Conference organized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will take place on May 28 – 30 in Nashville, Tennessee. Major…
May 28, 2014
In Person · New Orleans
EDRA45NewOrleans: Building With Change, will take place on May 28 – 31 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s conference will focus on new research methods and design strategies…
May 20, 2014
In Person · Portland
The Living Future unConference 2014 will take place on May 21 – 23 in Portland, Oregon. The theme is to explore how beauty and inspiration can transform our…
May 19, 2014
In Person · Shanghai
The 8th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition will take place on May 20 – 22 in Shanghai, China. Aside from the usual workshops and seminars…
May 19, 2014
In Person · East Melbourne
Frame Australia, the Prefab Timber and Engineered Wood in Building Construction Conference and Exhibition will take place on May 19 in Melbourne, Australia. Now in its 16th year,…
May 17, 2014
In Person · Ann Arbor
ROB|ARCH 2014, Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art, and Design Conference will take place on May 17 – 18 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while the workshops will take place…
May 15, 2014
In Person · Berkeley
Build It Green’s Healthy Homes Conference will take place on May 15 in Berkeley, California. Join leading experts to learn about new building science, products, and practices to…
May 14, 2014
Virtual
Construction21EXPO is the first virtual trade show for green buildings and sustainable construction solutions for the European market. It will bring together, in a cost efficient manner, the…
May 13, 2014
In Person · Jakarta
INAGREENTECH, the Indonesia International Green Technology and Eco Friendly Products Exhibition will take place on May 13 – 15 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Supported by various Indonesian government ministries,…
May 12, 2014
In Person · Cambridge
The 2014 International Concrete Sustainability Conference will be held in Boston (Cambridge) on May 12 – 15 to provide learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical…
May 12, 2014
In Person · Dubai
Encouraged by the strong support for the inaugural conference from IEQ stakeholders in the region, the second edition of the Annual Middle East Indoor Environmental Quality Conference has…
May 11, 2014
In Person · Washington
The ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum will take place on May 11 – 13 in Washington, DC. It is designed specifically for investors, financiers, utilities, and policymakers, exploring…
May 8, 2014
In Person · Washington
The REGREEN Implementation Workshop will take place on May 8 in Washington, DC. It is based on the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines©, a set of sustainability best practices…
May 7, 2014
In Person · Paris
The International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy (ICERE 2014) will bring together innovative academics and industrial experts on May 7 – 8 in Paris, France. Main goals…
May 7, 2014
In Person · Stuttgart
Energy efficient buildings, regenerative energy production and technical building equipment – these are the three pillars of the CEB. With a new name and slogan: “CEB CLEAN ENERGY…
May 7, 2014
In Person · Rho
The 15th Solarexpo will take place on May 7 – 9 in Milan, Italy. It represents not only the place to be for national players involved in the…
May 6, 2014
In Person · Kennewick
Join Northwest utility staff and other key energy efficiency partners for learnings and collaboration at the Efficiency Exchange 2014 on May 6 – 8 in Kennewick, Washington. The…
May 3, 2014
In Person · Anaheim
The Environments for Aging Conference will take place on May 3 – 6 in Anaheim, California. It offers the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional and attractive…
Apr 25, 2014
In Person · Cambria
The California Straw Building Association’s (CASBA) annual spring Straw Building Conference will take place on April 25 – 27 in Cambria, California. The kickoff event will take place…
Apr 25, 2014
In Person · Portland
The 2014 ASIC National Conference will take place on April 25 – 28 in Portland, Oregon and is organized by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants. There will…
Apr 25, 2014
In Person · South San Francisco
The REGREEN Implementation Workshop will take place on April 25 in San Francisco, California. It is based on the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines©, a set of sustainability best…
Apr 24, 2014
In Person · Chicago
The Green Roof Boot Camp organized by the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) Education Program will take place on April 24 – 26 in Chicago, Illinois. The…