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
Apr 24, 2014
In Person · New York
Facades + Performance, the conference on high-performance building enclosures, will take place on April 24 – 25 in New York City, New York. Presented by The Architect’s Newspaper…
Apr 23, 2014
In Person · Aachen
2014 International Passive House Conference and framework program will feature an exciting schedule of various events on April 23 – 27 in Aachen, Germany. Attendees will include architects,…
Apr 22, 2014
In Person · Boston
The BIM Forum will take place on April 22 – 24 in Boston, Massachusetts. In past BIMForum events, discussions have revolved around the ‘Return on Innovation Investment’ as…
Apr 17, 2014
In Person · Denver
The Rocky Mountain Green 2014 Conference will take place on April 17 – 18 in Denver, Colorado, U.S. The event will include seminar topics ranging from ASHRAE 90.1-2007…
Apr 16, 2014
In Person · Portland
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Conference is the largest IAQ conference in northern New England. Diverse professionals throughout the region will come together to share new and proven…
Apr 14, 2014
In Person · Litchfield Park
Underpinned by GTM Research analytics and forecasting, Greentech Media’s Solar Summit attracts leaders from across the solar value chain. The agenda encompasses the entire breadth of the solar…
Apr 13, 2014
In Person · Prague
The International Conference on Indoor Air Quality in Heritage and Historic Environments, held at the Kaiserstejn Palace in Prague, is the 11th in the series of meetings and conferences on…
Apr 10, 2014
Virtual
The online webinar on California Energy Code Updates for Multifamily Retrofits and Remodeling will take place on April 10 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM PDT. It will be…
Apr 9, 2014
In Person · Machynlleth, Wales
The 4th International Hemp Building Symposium will feature presentations from international leading experts and builders: Steve Allin, Monika Brummer, Ian Pritchett, Ranyl Rhydwen, Paolo Ronchetti, and more. Session…
Apr 9, 2014
In Person · London
The Shape To Fabrication Conference will take place on April 9 – 10 in London, United Kingdom. It has a focus on cutting-edge technology and innovative construction and…
Apr 9, 2014
In Person · Dublin
The Better Building Conference – International Conference for a Sustainable Built Environment is Ireland’s largest property and construction conference. It is organized by Better Building in association with…
Apr 9, 2014
In Person · New York
The REGREEN Implementation Workshop will take place on April 9 in New York, New York. It is based on the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines©, a set of sustainability…
Apr 7, 2014
In Person · High Point
The Sustainable Furnishings Council Semi-Annual Lunch and Panel will take place on April 7 in High Point, North Carolina. With the theme of “Spin Out Greenwash, Fold in…
Apr 7, 2014
In Person · Sacramento
Now in its 7th year, the 2014 Green California Summit will take place on April 8 – 9 in Sacramento, California. It is a unique event that offers…
Apr 7, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
The 2014 ASHRAE High Performance Buildings Conference seeks to advance the industry’s efforts to accomplish a true high-performance built environment. This is ASHRAE’s third high performance buildings conference,…
Apr 2, 2014
In Person · Frankfurt
The 8th International Conference Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings (IEECB’14) will take place on April 2 to 3, 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany during the Light+Building, the world’s…
Mar 31, 2014
In Person · Shanghai
Ecobuild is going to China for the first time as part of the Expo Build, the premium building and construction event in China on March 31 – April 3.…
Mar 28, 2014
In Person · Beijing
Taking place in Beijing, China at the end of March is the Tenth International Conference on Green and Energy-Efficient Building and Technologies and Products Expo (IGEBC) organized by…
Mar 26, 2014
In Person · Santa Cruz
Passive House California’s (PHCA) annual conference, Building Carbon Zero California, will focus on how we can move California towards the carbon reduction goals mandated by the State of…