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.
Apr 7, 2027
In Person · Doha
The Fourth International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates convenes specialists to address the dual imperatives of indoor air quality and low-carbon cooling in hot ambient zones. Participants will explore practical solutions that maintain occupant health and comfort while…
Apr 12, 2027
In Person · Baltimore
Organized by ASHRAE, the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium gathers professionals across the HVACR sector to advance inclusive practices, build leadership capabilities, and turn concepts into practical action. Centered on shaping the future of the built environment through inclusion, leadership, and purposeful…
Jun 12, 2027
In Person · New Orleans
The 2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference brings together HVAC&R and building science professionals to explore industry research, technical practices, and system solutions. Hosted by ASHRAE, the multiday gathering convenes a broad international cross-section of practitioners to deepen expertise and grow professional networks. The…
Aug 3, 2028
In Person · Pacific Grove
Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2028 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings convenes professionals to explore research, technical strategies, and policies aimed at reducing energy bills, waste, and climate pollution. Drawing on ACEEE’s broad focus areas—including…
Past briefings
Nov 7, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
Across the US, designers and developers are using exposed wood structure to create beautiful and cost-effective buildings with mass timber systems such as CLT, NLT, DLT and glulam.…
Nov 7, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
Lucid’s Connected Buildings Summit 2018 will take place on November 7th – 8th, 2018 in San Francisco, California, US. The event will be packed with insights, networking, and…
Nov 6, 2018
In Person · Berkeley
The UC Berkeley Cleantech Panel will take place on November 6th, 2018 in Berkeley, California, US. It is the first of a series of semi-annual events in partnership…
Nov 6, 2018
In Person · Vancouver
Passive House Canada Conference will take place on November 7th – 8th, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Never has the global policy context been as unified or as…
Oct 30, 2018
In Person · Pasadena
The Workshop: Inefficiency Is Old School – A Technical Deep Dive into ZNE School Retrofits will take place on October 30th, 2018 in Pasadena, California, US. The interactive…
Oct 29, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Water Reuse Summit will take place on October 28th, 2018 in San Francisco, California, US. The Summit will focus on the practical design and application of water…
Oct 25, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on October 25th – 26th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Oct 18, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
Net Positive Symposium Atlanta 2018 will take place on October 18th, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. The symposium will focus on the success stories of pioneering Living Building…
Oct 17, 2018
Hybrid · San Francisco
The symposium on the Changing Face of ZNE and Responsible Grid Citizenship will take place on October 17th, 2018 in San Francisco, California, US in person and online.…
Oct 17, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The NAPHN18 Conference & Expo will take place on October 17th – 21st, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Passive House is a rigorous standard for energy efficiency resulting…
Oct 4, 2018
In Person
Solar Decathlon China 2018 will take place in Dezhou, Northwestern Shandong Province, China. Conceived in 2011, the first Solar Decathlon China took place in 2013. The second Solar…
Oct 3, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Green Building Council South Africa’s 11th Green Building Convention will take place on October 3rd – 5th, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. This year’s them is…
Sep 27, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: Zero Net Energy School Retrofit will take place on September 27th, 2018 online at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST. This one-hour webinar fill focus on Southern California’s…
Sep 25, 2018
In Person · Victor
The Seminar: High Performance Building Technologies for Healthier Living will take place on September 28th, 2018 in Victor, Idaho, US. Are you interested in building the best quality,…
Sep 24, 2018
In Person · New York City
Climate Week NYC will take place on September 24th – 30th, 2018 in New York City, New York, US. It is the time and place where the world…
Sep 18, 2018
In Person · Boston
13th Annual North American Passive House Conference will take place on September 18th – 22nd, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts, US. NAPHC is the leading passive building conference for…
Sep 12, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to…
Sep 11, 2018
In Person · Milwaukee
The Living Product Expo ’18 will take place on September 11th – 13th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. More information to come.
Sep 11, 2018
In Person · Milwaukee
Carbon Smart Building Day is a conference for building professionals supporting the Global Climate Action Summit. Its purpose is to inspire you to lead the built environment toward…
Sep 5, 2018
In Person
The International Green Building Conference 2018 will take place on September 5th – 7th, 2018 in Singapore.This year it celebrates the Year of Climate Action by championing the…
Aug 16, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on August 16th -17th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings doesn’t…
Jun 26, 2018
In Person · Washington
The 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency will take place on June 26th, 2018 in Washington D.C., U.S. ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy…
Jun 21, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on June 21st – 22nd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Jun 7, 2018
In Person · Cali
The 2018 Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean will take place in June in Cali, Colombia. In addition to the basic principles of the Solar Decathlon, potential teams are asked…