BuildingEnergy Boston 2016 Community Events
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BuildingEnergy Welcome Reception A networking reception open to all attendees. Join us as we celebrate the beginning of another great conference + trade show. Cash Bar. Free with Conference or Trade Show pass. |
Harborview Lobby 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
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Wednesday Plenary: Key Challenges and Opportunities of Our Times, Part I As NESEA and BuildingEnergy lead the charge to create low-energy buildings and transition to renewables, we must also grapple with the broader implications of the ways we build and power our buildings: What are the health impacts of our material choices? What is the role of big data in advancing efficiency? How do our building practices influence our sense of community connection? How do we balance building scale approaches to climate change with community and regional scale approaches? In this two-part plenary, internationally renowned thought leaders will share their cross-disciplinary... Full Description |
Plenary Space/Trade Show Floor 8:30 am to 10:00 am |
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Office Hours with The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Every year, millions of square feet of public buildings are constructed, or retrofitted, within the Commonwealth. Each of these projects represents a potential opportunity for members of the NESEA community to have a dramatic impact on the energy usage and the quality of our state buildings - from schools to laboratories to office buildings and more. |
Trade Show Floor Booth #549 10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
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Office Hours with the Experts Check the schedule to see big names offering big advice. Free with Conference or Trade Show pass. |
Booths #648 and #650 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines Meetup A section of lunch tables on the Trade Show floor will be reserved for people who participate in, or are interested in, the BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines program. |
Trade Show Floor - Lunch Seating Area 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
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Massachusetts Commercial Energy Code: Envelope and Building Science Understand the building science principles regarding the forces that affect the movement of air and moisture through building assemblies and materials. The 2012 IECC provisions for envelope design and construction assist in avoiding structural and energy performance degradation in buildings. Sponsored by Mass Save. Free with a Conference or Trade Show pass. |
Trade Show Floor 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
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NESEA Emerging Professionals Career Forum It's back by popular demand! NESEA's Career Forum is a free resource extended to emerging professionals, graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the high performance building and renewable energy sectors. Topics for discussion will include types of careers available, strategies for gaining experience, identifying opportunities, and interviewing and job seeking tips. Jump start your career in sustainable building practices, join us at this exciting workshop. |
Plenary Space/Trade Show Floor 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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BuildingEnergy Masters Series Meetup During the Trade Show Reception, stop by the BuildingEnergy Masters Series table in the NESEA booth to meet instructors (in person!), catch up with other alumni, and learn about the exciting online courses we're offering this spring. You can also sign up to win a free course! All the courses are accredited and offered through an online platform, on your own time. |
NESEA Booth on the Trade Show floor 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
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BuildingEnergy Trade Show Reception Join us at the NESEA booth to network with exhibitors, speakers, and attendees. Free with Conference or Trade Show pass. Light refreshments and a cash bar. |
Trade Show Floor 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
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NESEA Night 2016 What is NESEA Night? It's a super fun, affordable community event that is open to all BuildingEnergy Boston attendees as well as to the public. It's also a great way to unwind and connect with fellow conference attendees and NESEA community members. |
District Hall 75 Northern Ave. Boston 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm |
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Thursday Plenary: Key Challenges and Opportunities of Our Times, Part II As NESEA and BuildingEnergy lead the charge to create low-energy buildings and transition to renewables, we must also grapple with the broader implications of the ways we build and power our buildings: What are the health impacts of our material choices? What is the role of big data in advancing efficiency? How do our building practices influence our sense of community connection? How do we balance building scale approaches to climate change with community and regional scale approaches? In this two-part plenary, internationally renowned thought leaders will share their cross-disciplinary... Full Description |
Plenary Space/Trade Show Floor 8:30 am to 10:00 am |
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Office Hours with The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Every year, millions of square feet of public buildings are constructed, or retrofitted, within the Commonwealth. Each of these projects represents a potential opportunity for members of the NESEA community to have a dramatic impact on the energy usage and the quality of our state buildings - from schools to laboratories to office buildings and more. |
Trade Show Floor Booth #549 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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Office Hours with the Experts Check the schedule to see big names offering big advice. Free with Conference or Trade Show pass. |
Booths #648 and #650 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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SEBANE Meeting A gathering of Solar Energy Business Association of New England members. All welcome. |
Cambridge Complex 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
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Massachusetts Residential Energy Code: HVAC and Indoor Air Quality This training will focus on HVAC, indoor air quality, and the new energy code, including right sizing for mechanical systems. The content is grounded in the reality of what is being built in the Northeast and which current practices do not comply with the code. Sponsored by Mass Save. Free with a Conference or Trade Show pass. |
Trade Show Floor 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
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Closing Forum + Reception: A Community for the Ages As much as it is about expert, experienced practitioners exchanging ideas, BuildingEnergy is also about fostering the next generation of sustainable energy leaders. And, it’s a two-way street. The more experienced among us benefit from the creativity and innovative ideas of the up-and-comers (who are also more likely to get the projector to work). |
Cityview 1 & 2 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |