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
Jan 31, 2020
In Person · Berlin
The C2C Congress 2020 Special Track Food: Agriculture, Soil & Carbon Management Packaging & Supply Chain will take place on January 31st – February 1st, 2020 in Berlin,…
Jan 31, 2020
In Person · Kathmandu
The Asian Hemp Summit 2020 will take place on January 31st – February 1st, 2020 in Kathmandu, Nepal. As industrial hemp undergoes an unprecedented revival the world over,…
Jan 31, 2020
In Person · San Francisco
Facades+ San Francisco will take place on January 31st, 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative…
Jan 30, 2020
Virtual
The Webinar: GridOptimal Outcomes and Lessons Learned from the First Pilot Project will take place on January 30th, 2020 online. The role of buildings in the grid is…
Jan 30, 2020
In Person · New York
The Seminar on GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND) will take place on January 30th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S. In this seminar, you will learn…
Jan 29, 2020
In Person · Stanford
The 6th Annual CIFE Industrialized Construction Forum will take place on January 29th, 2020 in Stanford, California, U.S. The Forum will focus on the evolution of physical and…
Jan 22, 2020
In Person · Bolzano
Klimahouse 2020 will take place on January 22nd – 25th, 2020 in Bolzano, Italy. With a good mix of exhibition offerings and a comprehensive information program, Klimahouse is the…
Jan 21, 2020
In Person · New Orleans
The 2020 Conference on Health, Environment, and Energy will take place on January 21st – 23rd, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. The event will showcase the groundbreaking…
Jan 20, 2020
In Person · Las Vegas
The Sustainability Symposium 2020 will take place on January 20th, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. New Buildings Institute is pleased to partner with Green Builder Media on…
Jan 14, 2020
In Person · New York
The Session: Contracts that Promote Building Performance will take place on January 14th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S. Join Urban Green and the NYC Bar Association…
Jan 9, 2020
Virtual
The Webinar: Financing Approaches for Getting to Zero Schools will take place on January 9th, 2020 online. The path to zero energy school construction can be a daunting…
Jan 6, 2020
Hybrid · Springfield
The training course RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater will take place on January 6th – February 14th, 2020 in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. The Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance…
Dec 31, 2019
In Person · Rome
The International Conference on Sustainable Development will take place on September 9th – 10th, 2020 in Rome, Italy. This year’s conference theme is: “Creating a unified foundation for…
Dec 28, 2019
In Person · Lelow
Deep Green Building – Hemp-Lime Construction will take place on February 20th – 22th, 2020 in Naklo, Poland. We’re inviting entrepreneurs, architects, engineers, researchers, managers, business and trade…
Dec 5, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on December 5th – 6th, 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Global…
Dec 2, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: EarthCraft House Builder will take place on December 2nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction…
Nov 19, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Greenbuild 2019 will take place on November 19th – 22nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. When we come together at Greenbuild, we are one community of professionals, advocates…
Nov 18, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on November 18th – 19th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This two-day course is designed to introduce the…
Nov 5, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on November, 2019 in London, UK. Global support for the circular…
Nov 5, 2019
In Person · Amsterdam
Wastebuild, the event for a circular and regenerative built environment, will take place on November 5th – 6th, 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The outdated linear model of…
Nov 4, 2019
In Person · Stockholm
The C2CPII Design & Innovation Forum: Transforming Products for the Circular Economy will take place on November 4th – 5th, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden. This two-day forum will feature leading…
Nov 4, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Lead Safety RPP Refresher training course will take place on November 4th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will provide training in renovation, repair, and painting contractors…
Oct 28, 2019
In Person · Emeryville
The Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training Course will take place on October 28th – November 1st, 2019 in San Francisco, California, United States. Are you ready to design…
Oct 21, 2019
In Person · Munich
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on October 21st, 2019 in Munich, Germany. Global support for the…