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Facilities Expos in April!

March 25, 2026 By SBC staff

APRIL 8-9, 2026 | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA

APRIL 29-30, 2026 | Oregon Convention Center, Portland OR
Swing by the BOC booth at the Oregon Expo!!

What is the Facilities Expo?

The Facilities Expo is a premier destination for facility managers, maintenance managers, and energy managers seeking innovative solutions, industry insights, and networking opportunities to optimize facility operations, enhance sustainability, and drive business success. As the leading regional event in the facilities management industry, the Facilities Expo offers a comprehensive platform for professionals to discover the latest trends, connect with industry experts, and access cutting-edge products and services that empower them to excel in their roles and achieve their organizational goals.

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CalFlexHub 2026, April 15

March 23, 2026 By SBC staff

Register today! The CalFlexHub Final Symposium, to be held April 15 at 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. PT, will highlight information on the latest research and developments in load flexibility and showcase CalFlexHub’s portfolio of projects. Featured speakers include the California Energy Commission, utility specialists and industry innovators advancing price-responsive load flexible technologies.

This year’s symposium returns as a hybrid event with the option to attend in-person or remotely. If you are interested in joining us in person, please register by March 31. Please note, while we’ve previously offered free attendance, there is a fee associated for in-person attendance this year.

Register Here

Choose your attendance type: Register for either virtual or in-person attendance at the link above
Complete payment and access (In-Person Only): If joining us in person, visit this Berkeley Lab website to submit your payment and complete site access information required to enter the Berkeley Lab campus.
Check your inbox: In-person attendees will receive a confirmation email with additional details from [email protected].

Since its launch in 2021, CalFlexHub has been at the forefront of assessing research pathways, developing metrics, and accelerating the commercial adoption of load flexible technologies. This final symposium aims to showcase the program’s achievements, offer updates on CalFlexHub’s portfolio of demonstration projects; foster discussions on the latest pilots, research, and technological developments in load flexibility; and facilitate knowledge sharing from sector leaders. The symposium focuses on solution-centered conversations designed to address the various barriers to scaled adoption, emphasizing advancing these technologies and supporting ecosystems for all Californians. Preview the agenda below and learn more at the event page here.

Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2026!

March 17, 2026 By SBC staff

Early-bird registration for SBX 2026 is now open at www.sbxconference.org

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The Smart Buildings Center is excited to host the 6^th annual Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) in 2026! SBX 2026 includes a year-round virtual series, SBX Plus, offering engaging, expert-led live webinars, and an in-person Fall Conference (November 9-10 in Seattle) featuring workshops, keynotes, panel discussions, and networking. Learn more below and register for both SBX Plus & the Fall Conference now and save!

Building Potential members can receive a 15% discount on SBX registration. Please contact [email protected] to receive a discount code before registering.

SBX Plus (Virtual)
Please join us for our next SBX Plus virtual session on Artificial Intelligence, Fault Detection & Diagnostics for Predictive Maintenance on Wednesday, March 18^th from 11am-12pm PST. Hear three case study examples about how AI-driven fault detection and diagnostics has transformed building operations from reactive to predictive. Learn about how advanced analytics can identify equipment issues early, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance and energy costs. Register at the link below to attend!

Fall Conference (In-Person)
This year’s Fall Conference theme – Accelerating Performance at the Speed of Innovation – will respond to the call to action heard at SBX 2025 to accelerate the pace of change needed to drive the clean energy market transformation. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details on sponsorships opportunities, agenda details, and an open call to submit topics and speakers for consideration. Register at the link below to join us for SBX Plus and the SBX Fall Conference!

Early-bird SBX 2026 registration

2026 Vision Awards, April 8th @ Seattle Convention Center

March 5, 2026 By SBC staff

We’re proud to join the Seattle & Bellevue 2030 District for their 2026 Vision Awards, happening Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30pm-9pm at the Seattle Convention Center, Summit for an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership in sustainability and climate action.

The Vision Awards bring together 400+ leaders from across the built environment to recognize excellence in sustainability and climate action. Come celebrate the projects, partnerships, and people driving progress toward a more sustainable built environment.

Register Here: https://event.auctria.com/65298fec-c824-44f0-8aeb-ad038b64cc01/765b5d404c7e42b59a16e4bee53e5bf7
Location: Seattle Convention Center, Summit | Ballroom 3
Time: 5:30–9:00 PM | Wednesday, April 8

Energy Benchmarking for the Clean Buildings Performance Standard

February 11, 2026 By SBC staff

Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to guide building owners, managers, and energy professionals through the process of benchmarking buildings for Washington State’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this webinar, attendees will know how to:

Create and configure a Portfolio Manager account
Add properties and assign activity types
Benchmark properties with complex configurations (e.g., shared meters)
Upload and manage utility data using multiple methods
Connect the Energy Star Portfolio Manager with the Clean Buildings Portal.

Date: February 25th, 2026

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 PM

REGISTER

The webinar will be recorded and shared through this website.

Smart Buildings Exchange 2026 Update

February 9, 2026 By SBC staff

Please save the date for the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2026 in-person Fall Conference on November 9-10, 2026 in downtown Seattle! Registration, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and a call for session topics and speakers will open soon, but for now we’d like to call your attention to the year-round virtual component of the event, the SBX Plus Virtual Series.

We invite you to register for the first SBX Plus Virtual Session on Wednesday, February 18^th from 11am-12pm Pacific Time on Thermal Energy Networks as a Driver for Building Decarbonization. Experts from McKinstry and the Building Decarbonization Coalition will share insights on how thermal energy networks enable efficient heating and cooling while significantly reducing building-related carbon emissions. Register at the link below to learn how these systems integrate with electrification strategies and support long-term decarbonization goals for campuses, districts, and portfolios.

Register for the Feb 18th SBX Plus virtual session here!

Important note: Full SBX Conference registration is not yet open. If you register for the February SBX Plus Virtual Session, the $79 registration fee will be credited toward a full SBX Conference pass (including access to the in-person and entire virtual series).

To ensure you get the discount, please select the single webinar option for February 18 and enter “SBX” in the discount code field at checkout. We’ll follow up with details on how to get your discount when the full registration becomes available.

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