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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 bulleted description to events@usgbc.org. Please include the event name, location, dates, and contact information.

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DateLocationConference Name
5/19/2012 New York, NY Annual Spring Home Tour

The Spring Green Building Tours are an opportunity visit a varied collection of buildings to learn about energy efficient and sustainable building methods directly from building professionals such as the architect, engineer, developer or owner. You’ll experience firsthand the inner workings and design details, as well the challenges and accomplishments that were faced by the professionals involved with these commercial and residential buildings. This year’s tour will feature: Urban Farms, “Recycled” Brownstones, Solar PV, Deep Energy Retrofits, Green Roofs, Bio-walls, and more!Learn more »

5/23/2012-5/24/2012 Kuwait City - Kuwait, Kuwait Green Building Forum

The Kuwait Green Building Forum aims to educate, inform, network and unite forces for spreading the green building movement. It will provide developers, architects, building consultants, engineers, contractors, facility managers and decision makers with a platform to explore latest trends in green buildings and to showcase green building products, equipment, services and technologies. Kuwait Green Building Forum will focus on all aspects of green design, construction, retrofitting, and maintenance leading to high performance buildings, and will examine best practices and project delivery models that result in more efficient methods of designing sustainability into any project. It will provide a perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with industry experts and peers to exchange views, debate concepts and develop knowledge about emerging green building systems, materials and technologies. Alongside the conference, a specialized exhibition will take place showcasing the latest

6/1/2012 Portland, OR APEM Summer Forum - The True Cost of No Cost and Low Cost Efficiency Measures

The Oregon APEM Summer Forum will address the hidden costs necessary to get all those so called no-cost and low-cost energy efficiency measures. We’ve all heard, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” We’ll feature presentations of successful case studies for energy tracking, behavior, and policy programs. In addition to the presentations, we plan to debut a new networking opportunity over the lunch hour. The goal is that each participant will walk away with the sense of immediate action to improve their facilities. Learn more »

6/13/2012 Munich - Germany, Solar Investment Forum

Returning for its 5th year the 2012 Solar Investment Forum is an official Side Event of Intersolar Europe which will bring together leading experts from across the solar sector for a day of unrivalled networking and the opportunity to hear about the latest financing opportunities and developments in the solar sector. Building on the success of previous years, Solar Investment Forum 2012 will explore the key areas influencing and affecting the market in 2012 and beyond. Attend and discuss the important issues related to M&A in solar. Discover how the big investors are positioning themselves, learn how debt finance projects are evolving and what leverages investors have in mind for solar projects and hear banks talk about what their new criteria for lending is. Learn more »

6/20/2012-6/22/2012 Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development: Future We Want

At the Rio+20 Conference, world leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments, the private sector, NGOs and other groups, will come together to shape how we can reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection on an ever more crowded planet to get to the future we want. Twenty years after the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, where countries adopted Agenda 21 - a blueprint to rethink economic growth, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection - the UN is again bringing together governments, international institutions and major groups to agree on a range of smart measures that can reduce poverty while promoting decent jobs, clean energy and a more sustainable and fair use of resources. Learn more »

9/12/2012-9/13/2012 Falls Church, VA Engineered Systems High Performance Buildings Conference

Join Engineered Systems and Building Intelligence Group at the High-Performance Buildings Conference where we will deliver industry leadership and expertise to help solve today's building systems challenges. In this accessible and interactive forum, building professionals learn about the latest technologies and practices to deliver high-performance and energy efficiency. The conference addresses the full spectrum of mechanical and electrical buildings systems for both new construction and existing buildings. Attendees will benefit from exceptional networking with presenters and peers at this live engineered systems experience. Learn more »

9/19/2012-9/22/2012 Palm Springs, CA Association of Water Technologies 2012 Annual Convention and Expo

The AWT 2012 Annual Convention and Exposition is more than just fun. It's about the tools, skills and connections you'll receive that can have an immediate effect on the future direction of your business--and impact your bottom line. This is the perfect opportunity for you to: Gain invaluable knowledge. Make new business contacts . Interface with top suppliers. Participate in leadership. Rest, relaxation and recognition. Learn more »

9/29/2012 , Green Apple Day of Service

On Sept. 29, 2012, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council will host the first ever Green Apple Day of Service. For one day, advocates from around the world, including USGBC Staff, Chapters and Students, international green building councils, elected officials, teachers, parents, students and more, will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by taking real action in their communities. On one day, our vast network of champions will demonstrate the strength and breadth of our movement, leaving a meaningful and lasting local impact. How will you take part in Green Apple Day of Service? Start by visiting mygreenapple.org to pledge your support, connect with USGBC Chapters and USGBC Students who are already taking action and find or start a project near you. Learn more »

10/17/2012-10/20/2012 Chicago, IL Cities Alive: 10th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference

CitiesAlive is North America’s only conference dedicated to the green roof and wall industry. For this milestone 10th Anniversary occasion, CitiesAlive 2012 will look back to celebrate the spectacular growth experienced by the green roof and wall industry over the last ten years, and look forward to showcase the most leading-edge design, policy, and research work in the green roof and wall industry. Learn more »

11/14/2012-11/16/2012 San Francisco, CA Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

The annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo was launched in 2002 as the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. If designing, building, living and working in green buildings is important to you, you're in good company. Greenbuild is a great opportunity to build new relationships and connect with your colleagues from throughout the industry and around the world. Join thousands of other people who agree that green building is a good idea and good for business. Greenbuild features three days of inspiring speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, industry showcases, LEED workshops and tours of the host city's green buildings. Don't miss your chance to be part of Greenbuild. This event sells out every year. From the moment the program begins, one can feel the excitement in the air. Learn more »

(USBGC Sponsored Event)

1/31/2013-2/1/2013 Miami, FL MiaGreen Expo & Conference

After four successful editions, The MiaGreen Expo & Conference, continues to provide access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas. With its unique marketing mix (80% US + 20% Latin America & the Caribbean), MiaGreen has developed as the one-stop, all-inclusive, interactive conference and marketplace for SUSTANABILITY, combining a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs. In Miami, America’s Business Hub. Categories: Green Building & Remodeling, Renewables–highlighting SOLAR, Clean Tech, Sustainable Operations and more. Learn more »