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.
Dec 9, 2026
Virtual
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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…
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,…