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 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…