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Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) Agenda Announced!

August 12, 2025 By SBC staff

The agenda for the 2025 Smart Buildings Exchange Fall Conference is now available on the SBX website. The event will feature a keynote address, two panel discussions and a networking happy hour – register to join us in Seattle on November 5th!

Keynote Address: PNW Leadership on the National Stage
Ash Awad
, President & Chief Market Officer at McKinstry, will deliver a compelling keynote address highlighting how the Pacific Northwest is uniquely positioned to lead the US through the energy market transformation.

Two engaging panel discussions will follow, and the event will conclude with a networking happy hour, sponsored by Building Potential.

State of Buildings – what’s working, what’s not
Building owners and operators are facing a convergence of challenges—rising costs, growing decarbonization expectations, aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats, and evolving occupant needs. In this panel discussion, leaders from both the public and private sectors will share their candid perspectives on the current state of the industry: what’s working, what’s stuck, and what kinds of solutions they need most.

Innovation Showcase: Smarter, Safer, More Responsive Buildings
This panel will feature four rapid presentations, each highlighting how smart strategies are solving different performance challenges—from energy and emissions to security and space use.

Register now and save with early-bird pricing!

 

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, SBC News, SBX

Join SBC and FEA on 8/14 at 8:30 PT for Future-Ready Facilities: Navigating Risk Through Property Resilience

July 16, 2025 By SBC staff

Register Today!

Smart Buildings Center and FEA are excited to partner for this educational LIVE webinar. Join us as we discuss risks and opportunities for your facilities in the ever-changing world of the built environment.

As risks to the built environment grow more complex – from environmental threats to technology disruptions – facility leaders must adopt a proactive approach to resilience. This session will share strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating emerging risks, and embedding resilience into everyday operations and long-term planning. Drawing on real-world examples, we’ll explore how to integrate resilience into facility planning. We’ll also highlight the new ASTM Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessment as one of several tools to structure your approach. Whether you’re just starting your resilience journey or looking to strengthen an existing program, you’ll leave with actionable insights and planning tools to build readiness and ensure continuity in the face of disruption.

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, Webinars

Registration Now Open for Qualified Energy Manager Certification

May 21, 2025 By SBC staff

Commerce and the Smart Building Center are offering a free virtual and in-person Qualified Energy Manager Certification course in June. Space is limited. A free and on-demand course will be available in the future.

The Qualified Energy Management (QEM) course is designed to equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with the Tier 2 requirements of the Washington State’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).  This comprehensive training is ideal for building operators, energy managers, and facility staff.

In accordance with the CBPS, a QEM must have two years of experience, including educational and/or professional experience, with commercial building operations and/or building energy management in addition to successful completion of this training. Upon completion of the Qualified Energy Management (QEM) course, you will be able to:

  • Establish the energy use intensity target (EUIt) according to Section 7.
  • Calculate the building’s measured energy use intensity (EUI) by completing Form C according to Section 5.2.
  • Submit forms as specified in Normative Annex Y documenting compliance.
  • State in writing on Form A that the Energy Management plan and Operations and Maintenance program requirements have been developed, implemented and maintained.
  • Submit and sign Form A.

Register Today to Save Your Spot!

QEM Virtual Training 
📅Part 1: Wednesday, June 11|⏰8:30 AM-12:30 PM
📅Part 2: Monday, June 16|⏰8:30 AM-12:30 PM
💻 Fully Online • Live Sessions
Register Here
QEM Virtual Training 
📅Part 1: Wednesday, June 27|⏰8:30 AM-12:30 PM
📅Part 2: Monday, June 30|⏰8:30 AM-12:30 PM
💻 Fully Online • Live Sessions
Register Here
QEM In-Person Training – Seattle
📍Smart Buildings Center
📅Friday, June 13|⏰8:00 AM-4:00 PM
🏢 Full-Day • In-Person Sessions
Register Here
QEM In-Person Training – Spokane
📍Scott-Morris Center
📅Wednesday, June 25|⏰8:00 AM-4:00 PM
🏢 Full-Day • In-Person Sessions
Register Here

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event

Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2025!

May 12, 2025 By SBC staff

Early-bird registration for SBX 2025 is now open at sbxconference.org/register

The Smart Buildings Center is excited to host the 5th annual Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) in 2025! This year’s event builds on a successful history of exploring smart and efficient building operations—but it’s not just more of the same.

SBX 2025 invites attendees to think bigger. This year’s focus is on how smart building strategies can solve today’s real-world challenges—like cutting operational costs, reducing peak energy use, and retrofitting fossil fuel-based equipment with heat pumps. For those navigating the evolving demands of building ownership, operations, and energy management, SBX 2025 offers a space to explore practical solutions while also engaging with the bold ideas shaping the future.

The fall conference theme, “Smart Buildings in Action: Leading the Future of Building Performance,” reflects our region’s growing leadership in reimagining the role of buildings—not just as energy users, but as dynamic assets that influence everything from grid interaction and occupant well-being to cost management, security, and building resilience.

SBX 2025 features both a virtual webinar series and an in-person event:

  • The webinar series, held in the months leading up to the conference, dives into practical applications and real-world examples of smart building technologies and solutions.

Register for the webinar series!

  • The in-person conference, to be held on November 5th in downtown Seattle, will bring together regional and national leaders for thought-provoking discussions on the big ideas—exploring where we’re headed, what’s needed to accelerate progress, and how the Pacific Northwest fits into the national and global landscape.

Register for the in-person conference!

  


Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’re interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, please view our Sponsor Prospectus and contact [email protected].

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, SBC News, SBX, Webinars

SBX Technical Webinar Series – 4/16 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Building Controls & Security

March 26, 2025 By SBC staff

The SBX Technical Webinar series is in full swing as we prepare for the April 16th topic, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Building Controls & Security. See below for the full schedule and register now for recordings of the previous sessions and the rest of this years’ worth of content!


Register today at: https://cvent.me/LEWGoD

Here’s the brief for April:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming building automation systems (BAS) and smart buildings by enhancing efficiency, security, and occupant comfort. This webinar will explore some of the potential benefits, challenges, and technical considerations for utilizing AI in BAS.

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, Webinars

Smart Buildings Exchange 2025 & Beyond!

March 10, 2025 By SBC staff

Since 2020, the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) has united industry leaders through a mix of virtual and in-person programming. Originally launched in 2018 as the Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum, SBX has continually evolved to meet the needs of the industry.

Now we’re taking the next step. This year marks the beginning of a new era—a year-round Smart Buildings Exchange experience with ongoing virtual live webinars recorded throughout the year and an in-person conference experience each fall in Seattle.

2025 will be a transition year as we reimagine the future of our virtual programming. In the meantime, our Smart Buildings Center (SBC) Technical Webinar Series will keep you engaged throughout the year. Register here: https://cvent.me/LEWGoD

We’re also thrilled to gather in person on November 5th for a half-day conference and happy hour in downtown Seattle—mark your calendar.

What’s new for SBX in 2025?

SBX Fall Conference
November 5, 2025 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Bell Harbor Conference Center, Downtown Seattle
Includes a networking happy hour to connect with industry peers.
More information and registration coming soon at www.sbxconference.org

SBC Technical Webinar Series
6 Virtual Webinars occurring throughout the year
Join live or watch the live recording
Stay engaged all year with expert-led discussions.
Register now at https://cvent.me/LEWGoD

Cost
To ensure a high-quality experience, this year will be the first time we are charging for attendance, but we are working hard to keep those costs low!

Get Involved with SBX 2025
Register now for our technical webinars: https://cvent.me/LEWGoD
Stay tuned for more info on our Fall Conference: www.sbxconference.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: please contact [email protected] for more information

SBX 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, we’ll expand further with a multi-day Smart Buildings Exchange conference in Seattle each November!

We’re excited to bring you even more opportunities to engage, learn, and connect. See you online and in Seattle this fall!

Filed Under: 'Why Smart?' Events, Education & Training, Featured Event, SBC News, SBX, Webinars

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