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.
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · Peachtree Corners
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand in scale, mastering code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is vital for project delivery. This regional seminar explores common detailing challenges and misconceptions surrounding Type III construction exterior walls, rated floor assembly intersections, and elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees…
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · San Francisco
WoodWorks Connect brings design and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers for an evening of networking and product discovery. Held at the SPUR Urban Center, this regional gathering offers attendees direct access to industry experts presenting the latest…
Sep 29, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines critical early decisions required to optimize mass timber projects and avoid unnecessary cost premiums. Departing from traditional building workflows, the session guides attendees through pivotal early-stage technical steps, exploring how choices regarding International Building Code construction types,…
Sep 30, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the early structural, operational, and environmental design choices required to execute mass timber projects successfully while managing costs. Led by structural engineer Kate Carrigg, the presentation covers the fundamentals of avoiding price premiums by optimizing…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Tustin
This regional seminar and guided building tour examines how critical early design choices shape the successful execution of mass timber developments. Centered on the new two-story, 50,000-square-foot Saddleback College campus at the Advanced Technology & Education Park, the technical presentation covers construction…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Seattle
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of the new Bush Middle School under construction in Seattle. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational facility incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam framing to deliver a biophilic learning environment. Walking the site alongside project team…
Oct 5, 2026
In Person
Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber+ 2026 brings together built-environment leaders to advance the science, technology, and practical deployment of wood-based offsite construction. Over two days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the event features more than 20 sessions covering keynote presentations and panel discussions…
Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid · Beirut
This hybrid technical conference convenes professionals to advance sustainable, resilient built environments at building and city scales. Participants explore smart and artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve heating, ventilation, and cooling performance in warming climates while supporting carbon reduction goals. The technical…
Oct 8, 2026
Virtual
Data Driven Approaches to Carbon Reduction in Design presents an online course exploring how integrated digital workflows help practitioners assess and cut the carbon impact of building projects. Attendees will examine how sustainability metrics, performance benchmarks, and digital analytical tools guide early…
Oct 14, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks online course analyzes the financial and operational drivers of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Drawing on built case studies and comparative regional market studies, industry experts present data comparing mass timber against conventional steel and concrete structural…
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · New York
Presented with the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenbuild brings together global built environment professionals under the theme Invest for Impact. The conference features over one hundred sessions, dedicated topic summits, and an expo hall showcasing more than two hundred fifty exhibitors. Attendees…
Past briefings
Jan 23, 2019
In Person · Miami
The Energy Expo will take place on January 23rd – 24th, 2019 in Miami, Florida, U.S. The Expo will feature equipment, technologies, products and know-how for the solar,…
Jan 21, 2019
In Person · Ssan Antonio
The AESP 29th Annual Conference & Expo will take place on January 21st – 24th, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, US. AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving…
Jan 15, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training Course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training will take place on January 15th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. As of April 22, 2008,…
Jan 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The two-day training course: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on January 7th – 8th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This course is designed to introduce the…
Dec 14, 2018
In Person · Eugene
Growing Green: How Sustainable Design and Mixed Use Development Can Work Together to Benefit Communities will take place on December 14th, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. “Location, location, location”…
Dec 14, 2018
In Person · Milan
The Convention and Assembly of GBC Italy will take place on December 14th, 2018 in Milan, Italy. Living Future Europe will be hosting a Green Building Roundtable with representatives of various…
Dec 13, 2018
In Person · Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Sustainability Collaboration ILFI + Aspecta B.V. will take place on December 13th, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Looking to learn more about creating a Living Building, or Biophilic…
Dec 13, 2018
In Person · Paris
Paris: Material Health in France will take place on December 13th, 2018 in Paris, France. Started in the United States about fifteen years ago, the movement “Material Health” seeks…
Dec 13, 2018
Virtual
Webinar: Effective Design Strategies for Optimal Energy Performance and Occupant Comfort and Health will take place on December 13th, 2018 online. With building occupants spending an average of 90%…
Dec 12, 2018
In Person · Portland
The Biophilic Design Workshop will take place on December 12th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Humans have an innate connection to nature. Being immersed in it can reduce stress,…
Dec 11, 2018
In Person · Tumwater
The Path to Zero Net Energy Schools will take place on December 11th, 2018 in Tumwater, Washington, U.S. Schools are leading the race to zero net energy construction with…
Dec 11, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Energy Storage Summit 2018 will take place on December 11th – 12th, 2018 in San Francisco, California, US. Now in its fourth year, the Energy Storage Summit will…
Dec 10, 2018
In Person · Los Angeles
Hidden Abundance: Inaugural Upcyclers Gathering will take place on December 10th, 2018 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Innovators creating value from waste and those supporting the creation of…
Dec 7, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: BPI Building Analyst (BA) Professional will take place on March 18th – 21st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The course is a comprehensive 4-day training which covers…
Dec 7, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
The Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable will take place on December 7th, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. It seeks to engage metro Atlanta professionals, policy makers, and concerned citizens in an…
Dec 6, 2018
Virtual
Webinar: Getting to Zero Energy in New and Existing Buildings will take place on December 6th, 2018 online. Zero Energy Buildings have become the highest standard for energy efficient…
Dec 4, 2018
In Person
The Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable will take place on December 7th, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. It seeks to engage metro Atlanta professionals, policy makers, and concerned citizens in an…
Dec 3, 2018
In Person · New Orleans
The 2018 Conference on Health, Environment and Energy will take place on December 3rd – 5th, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana, US. ACEEE will host its first Conference on…
Nov 30, 2018
In Person
The Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XIII International Conference will take place on December 5th-8th in Ontario, Canada. Presentation topics will include: air leakage; basements/below-grade…
Nov 29, 2018
Hybrid · Portland
The Webinar: The Perspectives on the Cost of ZNE Retrofits will take place on November 29th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, US. The path to Zero Net Energy (ZNE) school…
Nov 29, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on November 29th – 30th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Nov 15, 2018
In Person · Mumbai
Greenbuild India will take place on November 15th – 16th, 2018 in Mumbai, India. It is the flagship event for sustainability professionals and is a celebration of the…
Nov 14, 2018
In Person · Chicago
The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will take place on November 14th – 16th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to…
Nov 8, 2018
In Person · Menlo Park
The Panel Discussion on New World of Energy – Carbon Management: Challenges and Opportunities will take place on November 8th, 2018 in Menlo Park, California, US. Goalposts for…