Professional calendar

Events worth showing up for.

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.

Dec 9, 2026

Virtual

Building Taller: Reaching Six Stories with Light-Frame Wood

This technical webinar explores the design and engineering strategies needed to reach six stories using light-frame wood construction. Drawing on practical project case studies, the session analyzes structural solutions, building code considerations, and fire resistance provisions required to deliver taller wood assemblies.…

Dec 10, 2026

In Person · Portland

Mass Timber Seasonal Shindig

WoodWorks joins with the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition to host an evening gathering for regional practitioners in Portland. The seasonal event convenes newcomers and seasoned professionals across the wood building sector to review regional progress, share project experiences, and discuss ideas for…

Jan 13, 2027

In Person

2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum

Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum convenes leaders from government, utilities, industry, and advocacy groups. The forum focuses on emerging opportunities and regulatory hurdles facing energy efficiency policy as the 120th Congress convenes…

Jan 23, 2027

In Person · Chicago

2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference

The 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference brings building industry practitioners together in Chicago for technical sessions, ASHRAE Learning Institute courses, and standing committee meetings. Attendees gain access to emerging engineering trends, specialized building tours, and structured networking functions alongside the co-sponsored AHR Expo.…

Mar 3, 2027

In Person · Dallas

2027 ASHRAE Data Center and AI Integration Conference

The 2027 ASHRAE Data Center and AI Integration Conference convenes professionals across data center engineering and IT infrastructure to examine facility design, operations, and optimization amid artificial intelligence deployment. Rising AI workloads place intense pressure on power distribution, cooling efficiency, and sustainability.…

Mar 16, 2027

In Person · Portland

International Mass Timber Conference

The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo expands to a four-day program focused on advancing engineered wood construction. Highlights include a dedicated Exhibit Hall Tech Hub displaying industry tools, software, and manufacturing innovations, alongside staggered educational sessions designed to create dedicated networking…

Apr 7, 2027

In Person · Doha

Fourth International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates

This international conference addresses the challenge of delivering healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable indoor environments in hot ambient climate regions. As rising global temperatures drive up cooling demand, technical sessions examine indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, high-performance HVAC systems, and low-carbon building…

Apr 12, 2027

In Person · Baltimore

2027 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium

The 2027 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium brings together HVACR and built environment professionals to advance inclusive practices and build leadership skills. Centered around the theme of retrofitting for resilience, the two-day gathering features keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and technical sessions covering…

Apr 27, 2027

In Person · Portland

Living Future ’27

Living Future 27 is a four-day conference dedicated to transformative and restorative design in the built environment. Organized by the International Living Future Institute, the event acts as an incubator for progressive building practices and solutions addressing climate change, materials health, and…

Jun 12, 2027

In Person · New Orleans

2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference

The 2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference brings together professionals across the HVAC and refrigeration sector to examine building science innovations and operational practices. Held in New Orleans, the gathering features technical committee meetings, professional networking functions, plenary addresses, and an expansive technical program…

Sep 24, 2027

In Person · Peachtree Corners

Global TechCon

ASHRAE Global TechCon is a society-level technical conference created to deliver regionally focused education and foster international collaboration across the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Designed around four technical tracks spanning over 40 sessions, the event integrates peer-reviewed papers, invited speaker presentations, keynote…

Sep 24, 2027

In Person · Ottawa

2027 ASHRAE Global TechCon

ASHRAE launches its inaugural Global TechCon North America to examine the practical implementation of artificial intelligence throughout the built environment lifecycle. Technical sessions cover field validation, building automation system integration, data quality, digital twins, cybersecurity, and predictive operations. Across six specialized tracks,…

Past briefings

Feb 21, 2019

In Person · Stanford

Industrialized Construction Forum 2019

The 5th Annual Industrialized Construction Forum 2019 will take place on February 21st, 2019 in Stanford, California, United States. Industrialized Construction continues to spread as a movement across the…

Feb 21, 2019

In Person · Lelow

Deep Green Building – Hemp Lime Construction

Deep Green Building – Hemp Lime Construction will take place on February 21st – 23rd, 2019 in Lelow, Poland. The three day course will be informative and hands-on,…

Feb 19, 2019

In Person · Denver

WRISE Leadership Forum

The WRISE Leadership Forum will take place on February 19th – 21st, 2019 in Denver, Colorado, U.S. The WRISE (Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy) Leadership Forum is…

Feb 14, 2019

Virtual

Webinar: Getting to Zero Energy Schools

The webinar on Getting to Zero Energy Schools: A Closer Look at Districts Getting to Zero Energy will take place on February 14th, 2019 online. Schools are leading the…

Jan 24, 2019

In Person · Decatur

Training: Earthcraft House Builder

Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on January 24th, 2019 in Decatur, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…

Jan 23, 2019

In Person · Seattle

2019: Trends and Incentives in Green Building

2019: Trends and Incentives in Green Building will take place on January 23rd, 2019 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. This session will focus on hot green building opportunities for 2019.…

Jan 23, 2019

In Person · Bolzano

Klimahouse 2019

Klimahouse will take place on January 23rd – 26th, 2019 in Bolzano, Italy. The trade show’s strategic location in the heart of South Tyrol and Middle Europe provides the…

Jan 23, 2019

In Person · Miami

The Energy Expo

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

AESP 29th Annual Conference & Expo

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 7, 2019

In Person · Atlanta

Training: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification

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

Sustainable Design for Mixed Use Development

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

Convention and Assembly of GBC Italy

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.

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

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 12, 2018

In Person · Portland

Workshop: Biophilic Design

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

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

Energy Storage Summit 2018

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 7, 2018

In Person · Atlanta

Training: BPI Building Analyst (BA) Professional

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…