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
May 1, 2018
In Person · Portland
Living Future unConference will take place on May 1st – 3rd, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. It is the leading event in regenerative design in which a global community…
Apr 23, 2018
In Person · Las Vegas
The CxEnergy 2018 Conference & Expo will take place on April 23rd – 26th, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. CxEnergy 2018 is the premier event dedicated to building…
Apr 17, 2018
In Person · Berlin
Greenbuild Europe 2018 will take place on April 17th – 18th, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Greenbuild Europe offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives,…
Apr 17, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The 2018 Getting to Zero National Forum 2018 will take place on April 17th – 18th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Zero energy is a movement that will transform the…
Apr 16, 2018
In Person · Berlin
Greenbuild Europe Reception will take place on April 16th, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The International Living Future Institute would like to invite you to join a reception at the…
Apr 13, 2018
In Person
Introduction to the Living Building Challenge will take place on April 13th, 2018 in Trinidad + Tobago. “WHAT IF EVERY ACT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MADE THE WORLD…
Apr 12, 2018
In Person · New York
The Petals in New York – Meeting will take place on April 12th, 2018 in New York, New York, U.S. During this meeting, Petal Working Groups will present their…
Apr 12, 2018
In Person · Seattle
The Sustainability Tour of Pike Place Market will take place on April 12th, 2018 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Join us for the tour to get your Spring started!…
Apr 11, 2018
In Person · Eugene
A Tour of the University of Oregon Student Recreation Center will take place on April 11th, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. At 191,161 square-feet – the Center is ONE…
Apr 10, 2018
In Person · Portland
Incentivizing Living Buildings in Portland will take place on April 10th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Aligning Policy with Values: Why doesn’t Portland have a certified Living Building yet?…
Apr 10, 2018
In Person · Portland
Introduction to the Living Building Challenge will take place on April 10th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. What if every act of design and construction made the world a…
Apr 9, 2018
In Person · Sacramento
The 12th annual Green California Summit and Exposition will take place on April 9th – 10th, 2018 in Sacramento, California, U.S. There’s no better opportunity all year for…
Apr 5, 2018
Virtual
Webinar: Achieving Living Building Zero Energy Requirements will take place on April 11th, 2018 online. An in-depth introduction to the philosophy and components of the Living Building Challenge…
Apr 3, 2018
In Person · Ottawa
The seminar on Six Classes: The Chemical Class Approach Towards Healthier Products and People will take place on April 3rd, 2018 in Ottawa, Canada.
Mar 22, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on March 22nd – 23rd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Mar 21, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The 15th Annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 21st, 2018 in San Francisco, California, U.S. The Showcase’s goal is to provide a forum that brings together the…
Mar 20, 2018
In Person · Portland
The 2018 Hot Water Forum will take place on March 20th – 22nd, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum is the only technical conference about…
Mar 15, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: The Earth Day 50 Challenge and Bridging the Divide will take place on March 15th, 2018 online. Join Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for its Sustainability Essentials…
Mar 15, 2018
In Person · Chico
This Way to Sustainability Conference XIII will take place on March 15th – 16th in Chico, California, U.S. The Institute for Sustainable Development and the Associated Students of…
Mar 12, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
The Greenprints Conference 2018 will take place on March 12th – 14th, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Greenprints is the Southeast’s most thought-provoking forum on sustainability. Individuals and…
Mar 6, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Nothing Beats Zero – Updates on the Trends and Projects That Are Getting to Zero Energy will take place on March 6th, 2018 online. Zero energy (ZE)…
Mar 4, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
Earthcraft Realtor Lunch & Learn will take place on March 4th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This lunch and learn session provides in-depth instruction for marketing yourself as an…
Feb 23, 2018
In Person · Oakland
AEC Hackathon 5.0 San Francisco Bay Area goes to Oakland, California this year. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon was created to give those designing, building, and maintaining…
Feb 23, 2018
In Person · Santa Rosa
Rebuild Green Expo will take place on February 23rd, 2018 in Santa Rosa, California, U.S. This free event is to provide the North Bay Fire Communities with resilient…