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
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…