Events Calendar

USGBC members and the public can search for USGBC and green building industry events. If you have a conference or tradeshow, you may request to include it by sending a one paragraph description to events@usgbc.org. Please include the event name, location, dates, and contact information.

If you need a speaker for your event, please visit our Speakers' Bureau page.

DateLocationConference Name
11/19/2008-11/21/2008 Boston, MA Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

Boston - the historic cradle of the American Revolution, home to innovations that have far-reaching impact and the perfect place to celebrate Greenbuild 2008’s theme of “Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability.” Join us at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston November 19-21, 2008.
Buildings play a critical role in protecting and improving our environment and the health of the people who occupy them. USGBC’s Greenbuild conference and expo is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties.
For more information, please visit: www.greenbuildexpo.org

11/6/2008-11/9/2008 Marina Del Rey, CA Arc-US 2008

USA Design and Specification Principals from North America's Largest Architectural Firms enjoy 3 days of Educational Seminars and Private Meetings.
www.arc-us.com

10/26/2008-10/29/2008 Buenos Aires, Argentina, 17th Congress of the World Federation of Building Service Contractors

For additional information, please visit www.wfbsc2008.com.ar.

10/22/2008-10/25/2008 Sydney, Australia, 9th World Congress of Metropolis

In October 2008, Sydney will host this important international forum – the 9th World Congress of Metropolis. Metropolis is an organisation based in Barcelona which represents 100 of the world’s cities with populations greater than 1 million people. The NSW Government, as the member for Sydney, is the host of the Congress next year. The Metropolis Congress theme reflects the special location of Sydney as the gateway to Asia. The overall theme ‘Connecting Cities’ reinforces the city’s gateway location and the increasing interest of tourists, global businesses and civic leaders in visiting Sydney. Registration is now open!
For more information please visit: www.metropoliscongress2008.com or email info@metropoliscongress.com.au.

10/21/2008-10/23/2008 New York, NY Green East Expo & Conference 2008

Green East features the full spectrum of green, organic, and environmentally-friendly products and services, allowing for synergistic purchasing across all categories.
For more information, please visit: www.GreenEastExpo.com or contact: info@GreenEastExpo.com

10/15/2008-10/16/2008 Las Vegas, NV National Green Builders Products Expo (NGBPE)

Contact: Bentley International Group, Inc. 800/859-9247, Fax 702-893-9227
info@bentleyintl.net or www.NGBPE.com

Join the National Green Builders Products Expo in the #1 trade show destination city in the world...LAS VEGAS! The National Green Builders Products Expo is a pure trade-to-trade only event focused to serve your needs! We are bringing the manufacturers and providers of goods and services related to the initial building, remodeling, rehabilitation, or renovation of buildings, green initiative commercial & industrial structures, as well as single & multi-family housing. This is a focused two-day event bringing the buyers face to face with the providers and suppliers.

9/25/2008-9/26/2008 Bangkok, Thailand, Building Maintenance & Asset Management Expo Asia 2008

An annual gathering and market place for international suppliers to showcase their latest equipment, tools, technology and methods to targeted maintenance professional audiences from across Asia.
For more information, please visit: www.maintenance-asia.com

9/25/2008-9/28/2008 Newport Beach, CA Arc-interiors 2008

USA Principals and Heads of Interiors from North America¹s Largest A&D Firms enjoy 3 days of Educational Seminars and Private Meetings.
www.arc-interiors.com

9/16/2008-9/18/2008 Santa Monica, CA The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)

This is the nation’s only non-profit organization dedicated to educating do-it-yourselfers and professionals in setting up and maintaining rainwater harvesting systems. For more information, visit www.arcsa.org.

8/19/2008-8/21/2008 San Diego, CA West Coast Interiors: Windows on the West

www.interiorexpowc.com

A specialty event highlighting a regionally-based show floor and conference program that delivers everything you need to be successful in the business of window fashions on the West Coast. The boutique setting encourages attendees and exhibitors to interact, drive sales, and do business, all under one roof. Designed specifically for the window-fashions industry, this event offers new products, new fabrics, new hardware lines, new trends, new trims, accessories, and more. Walk away with the industry's top-certification credits through WFCP and accredited CEUs, while taking home the industry's most cutting-edge information through the West Coast Interiors seminar program.

8/14/2008-8/15/2008 Arlington, VA GreenGov Conference

$179 dollar discount for all USGBC members!
Contact Chris Joseph at 703-894-0481.
View the agenda at http://www.instituteweb.org/brochure/e112-cj.pdf

The GreenGov Conference will focus on creating a plan of action to make your office green and to improve environmental excellence in government agencies. This is a cannot-miss event for facility and building managers at all levels of government.

8/3/2008-8/7/2008 Orlando, FL StormCon, The North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Exposition

StormCon is the world’s largest stormwater pollution prevention conference. In its seventh year, StormCon, The North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Exposition, will be held August 3–7, 2008, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.
For more information, please visit www.StormCon.com.

7/21/2008-7/23/2008 New York, NY Multifamily Buildings 2008

For Updated Conference Information go to: http://www.aeanyc.org/MFB2008

7/16/2008-7/17/2008 Denver, CO Green Real Estate 2008

Real estate professionals, be sure to attend Green Real Estate 2008. This year’s event will be an energy-filled two-day conference and expo with national speakers, business building tracks to help maximize your utilization of green real estate tools and resources, and a green products expo that will help take your business and community service to the next level!

Contact: Linda Besler
lbesler@ecobroker.com
1-800-706-4321

6/22/2008-6/24/2008 St. Louis, MO Greening the Heartland

For more information, please visit: www.greeningtheheartland.org

6/22/2008 Austin, TX Austin, TX Cool House Tour

http://www.txses.org
12pm-6pm
The 12th Annual Austin, TX Cool House Tour is sponsored by Austin Energy's Green Building Program and the Texas Solar Energy Society. Projects may be remodels, additions or new construction and must have an Austin GB rating of four or five stars.An Austin tradition, the Cool House Tour showcases the best work in green building whileeducating the public that resource conservation doesnt sacrifice style or comfort.We expect more than 2,000 visitors looking for ways to employ green building techniquesinto their own homes or to contact architects, builders and contractors for new construction.

6/20/2008-6/22/2008 Custer, WI 19th Annual Energy Fair hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Email: kirsten@the-mrea.org
Since its inception in 1990, the Energy Fair has shown 190,000 fairgoers how to change the world while having fun. Each summer the Fair transforms rural Custer, Wisconsin into the global hot spot for renewable energy education.
The Energy Fair is the world¹s largest renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living educational event of its kind. Please join us this year!
The Energy Fair features hundreds of workshops and exhibits all emphasizing clean energy & sustainable living and is fun for the whole family. In 2007, the Energy Fair hosted over 19,500 attendees. We hope to see you in 2008!

6/19/2008-6/21/2008 Paris, France, The Renewable Energy& Green Building Trade Show

Contact: Everett.Wakai@mail.doc.gov.
Contact/Link: http://www.buyusa.gov/france/en/ree.html

Are you ready for the French Sustainable “Green” Construction Market? The Commercial Service-Paris can help you answer that question at the Renewable Energy& Green Building Trade Show – Paris, France (June 19-21, 2008). The U.S. Commercial Service in France, in conjunction with the show organizer SEPELCOM, are offering the following services to American companies who visit or exhibit in June: a pre-show list of selected company contacts, market briefings, business introductions, a round table with industry leaders and special on-site assistance. Contacts will be made with key decision-makers, potential customers, industry associations, government regulators and other industry officials.

6/18/2008-6/19/2008 Chicago, IL Green 4 Retail: The Premiere Green Conference for the Retail Industry

www.http://www.greenforretail.com

Green 4 Retail, presented by Chain Store Age Magazine, is the Premiere Green Conference for the Retail Industry. Join us to explore cutting-edge strategies for building green from the ground up, learn how to implement sustainability in store design, and discover what going green can do for your bottom line. Plus, hear from industry Green All-Stars on lessons learned and get the latest on energy reduction and solar power for retail space!

And Don't Miss Justin Doak of the USGBC's session on Volume LEED certification!

Stay ahead of the curve and learn how your peers are successfully incorporating the latest sustainability strategies and green initiatives.

6/11/2008-6/12/2008 Santa Clara, CA Bay Area Sustainable Building Management Expo & Conference

The Bay Area Sustainable Building Management Expo, formerly the Bay Area Facility Management Show, will continue addressing the needs of the facility management while emphasizing on Sustainable Buildings, LEED, Solar, Air Quality, Renewable Energy, Alternative Transportation, Waste Management, Recycling, and more. The show will also include Acoustic Systems, Adhesives/Coatings/Sealants, Architecture Services, Associations, Building Automation & Controls, Business/Professional Services, Consulting Services, Ceilings/Sealing Products, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Services, Education Services and more…
For more information, please visit: www.sbmexpo.com or contact: tony@nationalexpositions.com

6/9/2008-6/11/2008 Chicago, IL NeoCon World's Trade Fair 2008

www.mmart.com/neocon/index.html

No matter what path you are taking, all roads lead to NeoCon World’s Trade Fair at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. As the single most important industry event of the year for commercial interiors and the built environment, only NeoCon will pave your way to success! Navigate more than 1200 showrooms and exhibitors showcasing thousands of cutting-edge commercial products. Discover new ideas and techniques from top industry professionals with more than 130 CEU-accredited seminars, tours and educational programs. Explore the excitement of the industry with more than 50,000 design professionals and hundreds of exciting networking events and parties. With more than three days of non-stop resources, energy and ideas specific to the industry, NeoCon is your best step toward reaching your business goals.

Check USGBC's booth in the Greenlife section of the Expo Hall!

6/5/2008-6/7/2008 Boston, MA The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Annual Conference

Learn more and register at www.livingeconomies.org.

The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) organizes independent businesses across North America to green and strengthen their local economies in the areas of sustainable agriculture, independent retail, renewable energy, green building, community capital, and zero-waste manufacturing. Our 6th Annual Conference (June 5-7, in Boston) will be the year's most powerful gathering of sustainable business, government, and community leaders. Hear speakers such as Bill McKibben, David Korten, Judy Wicks, and Majora Carter explore the power of homegrown businesses that are local, green, and fair.

6/3/2008 Washington, DC RealShare Green Buildings

Real Estate Media, publisher of Real Estate Forum, GlobeSt.com and the RealShare conference series, introduces RealShare GREEN BUILDINGS, a day-long national networking event targeting commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, financiers and brokers who want to generate a return-on-investment by “going green” or by retrofitting existing assets or portfolios.

USGBC members receive a $100 discount: Register Now by clicking the red “Registration / Cost” link then enter usgbc08 in the Promotional Code field.

(USBGC Sponsored Event)

6/3/2008-6/6/2008 Las Vegas, NV CONSTRUCT2008

www.CONSTRUCTshow.com
The CSI Show is now CONSTRUCT, owned and produced by Hanley Wood. In conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention, CONSTRUCT2008 is the key event for industrial, commercial and institutional construction and the networking hub for thousands of industry professionals who plan, design, specify and procure for successful project management. The show hosts the latest in industry technology, the newest products and most up-to-date solutions partnered with substantial accredited educational programming. The event will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Educational programs are offered June 3-6, 2008 and the Exhibits are open June 4-6, 2008.

6/3/2008-6/6/2008 Atlanta, GA GreenBusiness WorksT EXPO

www.http://www.greenbusinessworksexpo.net/
info@greenbusinessworksexpo.net
877-GBW-EXPO

A unique environmental exposition and forum exclusively for business and municipal leaders from throughout the Southeast, GreenBusiness Works™ EXPO is a resource for sustainable business practices, networking, and practical applications that will positively impact ROI. GreenBusiness Works™ EXPO attendees will learn from leading experts who have already practiced sustainability successfully through exclusive educational programs, networking opportunities, best practices, leading case studies, and products and services that support corporate and municipal environmental stewardship efforts and results. Additionally, participants may attend educational tracks that are applicable toward LEED certification.

6/1/2008-6/5/2008 Boston, MA CTSI Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Conference and Trade Show

http://www.csievents.org/Cleantech2008/ Clean Technology 2008 is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. The mission of Clean Technology 2008 is to bring together the entire Clean Technology ecosystem with the goal of accelerating the flow of technologies from the research phase to the viable market phase. We do this by linking scientists, engineers and researchers with potential business, financial and government partners. The Clean Technology ecosystem enables a growing set of knowledge-based technologies, products or services designed to improve operational performance, productivity or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or pollution.

5/28/2008 Saint Paul, MN Green For Good: How & Why Wilder Built Green

8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

This seminar is for non-profits, foundations, government agencies, and businesses that are considering building "greener." Wilder staff, architect Perkins+Will, and contractor Duke Construction will highlight why and how Wilder "built green" and its process and experience in doing so. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at www.wilder.org/events.0.html

5/26/2008-5/28/2008 Dalian, China, Bio Venture Capital Forum

The forum is defined as “a global platform for exploring the best bio-venture opportunities", which intends to build up a platform for exploring magic bio-venture and fostering collaborations between VCS and entrepreneurs. There will be over 100 well known Bio VCS, scientists, and experts joining us.

For more information, please visit: http://www.bio-vc.com/

5/22/2008 Fort Myers, FL Greenprint-A Vision for Southwest Florida

For more information or to register, please call (239) 590-1095.

Please join us for this timely update on the recent Florida legislative session, becoming informed and involved in planning a regional vision of sustainability in Southwest Florida!

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Continuing Education & Off-Campus Programs in collaboration with The Southwest Florida Chapter American Institute of Architects, presents “Greenprint – A Vision for Southwest Florida,” featuring Sen. Burt Saunders and Dennis Gilkey of Gilkey Organization to provide an update on the recent Florida legislative session and information on regional vision of sustainability. The event is open to the public.

5/20/2008-5/22/2008 Los Angeles, CA Green West Expo & Conference 2008

Green West brings the entire spectrum of green products and services together under one roof, giving corporate, government, and individual buyers alike the opportunity for synergistic purchasing across the full spectrum of suppliers.

For information, please visit www.GreenWestExpo.com or contact info@GreenWestExpo.com

(USBGC Sponsored Event)

5/17/2008 Warrenton, VA Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo

Info at www.rlep.org or (540) 987-8759.

9:30am-4:30pm

The third annual Alternative Energy Expo exhibits showcase alternative energy products for rural residents and small businesses. Sponsored by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection.

5/15/2008-5/16/2008 Las Vegas, NV 2008 Global Real Estate Investment & Deal Making Summit:

For information, please visit www.GlobalRealEstateSummits.com

In times of change, Information is a necessity: IRETO’s annual conference focuses on global investment strategies and Deal Making for Institutional Investors, Private Equity Funds, Real Estate Hedge Funds, Brokers and High Net Worth Investors. This interactive summit will explore investment opportunities for International Investors that exist the US market, and global investment opportunities in Europe, Asia, as well as the emerging markets of China, India, Dubai, Russia, Mexico and Brazil.

5/14/2008-5/16/2008 Bejing, China, The 2nd Annual China Water Congress 2008

www.chinawatercongress.com
We are proud to present the 2nd Annual China Water Congress 2008 to address strategic issues including water pricing reform, financial risk management & investment needs together with innovative technology trends in terms of water & wastewater treatment.

5/14/2008-5/18/2008 Orlando, FL Green Earth Expo 2008

Contact: Jaime Giroux, 407-880-4669 x102

The Green Earth Expo will be the largest show of its kind, allowing hundreds of Green and Sustainable corporations and non-profits to showcase their Green initiatives to other businesses and consumers. The Green Earth Expo 2008 will feature major automakers, alternative energy providers, green construction fabricators and contractors, Green service providers, energy efficient appliance manufacturers, as well as health & wellness groups and organic retailers. Confirmed speakers include top-level government officials, Green business leaders, and environmental experts.

5/11/2008-5/16/2008 San Diego, CA 33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference

www.33pvsc.org

Tim Coutts, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) phone +1/303/3846-561, fax -430
info@33pvsc.org

The industry's most respected global gathering of leading scientists and engineers. Keynotes include SunPower, First Solar, SEIA, HeliVolt. New this year: PV Velocity Forum to connect global PV scientists with policymakers and investors.