BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Community and Sponsored Events

Opening Reception

Kick off BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 and meet fellow attendees at our casual opening reception. Light appetizers will be provided. Cash bar.

Trade Show Open

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Lifetime Member Breakfast

Invitation only. This annual event provides NESEA Lifetime Members with a dedicated space to relax, network, and enjoy breakfast before a busy day at the conference. Lifetime Members will have the opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new members of our community during this informal gathering. Drop in for a minute or stay for the hour!

Keynote - In for the Long Run: The Cost of Pausing

Climate change is not on pause, even as recent federal actions have slowed or halted many mitigation initiatives already underway. Organizations are navigating real delays, shifts in funding and canceled programs, but the imperative remains unchanged: long-term climate science and sustainability goals must remain a priority.

Trade Show Break

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Scope vs. Carbon: Stories of Decarbonizing Multi-Family Buildings

Sponsored by MassCEC. Three projects tell the story of aligning carbon reduction in multi-family retrofits with owners' existing project goals. How do projects of varying scope find opportunities to decarbonize?

Trade Show Break

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Constructing and Connecting All-Electric Buildings

Sponsored by Mass Save. Buildings of the future are here – and they are electric. Learn about the incentives and resources available through the Sponsors of Mass Save to build all-electric buildings.

Trade Show Break

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Studio for High Performance Design and Construction Open House

The Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction is hosting a "Pro Tour" of our projects and programs right here at BuildingEnergy Boston 2026!

Day 1 Keynote Follow-Up Discussion

Join the presenters from the morning's keynote for a further exploration of the topics discussed earlier, in a more open discussion format.

Trade Show Reception

All conference attendees are invited to mingle on the trade show floor during this reception that includes a cash bar and light snacks. Celebrate the first day of the conference, catch up with friends, and make new connections while learning about products and services important to the success of the industry.

Trade Show Open

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

BuildingEnergy Access Breakfast

Registration required (free, but limited space).

Join us for this networking breakfast to meet participants in BuildingEnergy Access, NESEA's new initiative to support the work of WMBEs (women- and minority-owned business enterprises) by connecting them with the resources of the NESEA community. 

Keynote - Unstoppable: Inner Resilience and Generational Leadership

In an era when even the wisest voices are often lost behind closed doors — speaking only to the already convinced, rather than reaching the neighbors who see the world differently — how do we find the courage to lead forward together?

Trade Show Break

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Diversity Caucus

Details TBD

Designing for Decarbonization: Lessons from Boston’s First LEED Platinum School

Sponsored by USGBC. Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) is a powerful example of what’s possible when project teams refuse to slow down in the face of complexity. As Boston Public Schools' first LEED Platinum school, JQUS demonstrates bold leadership in carbon reduction, full electrification, and high-performance design.

Trade Show Break

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Trade Show Break

Join us for coffee and tea while you check out the exhibitors at the Trade Show.

Day 2 Keynote Follow-Up Discussion

Join the presenters from the morning's keynote for a further exploration of the topics discussed earlier, in a more open discussion format.

Introducing the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Air-to-Water Heat Pump

Sponsored by Mitsubishi. This session will provide a high-level overview of the function and applications of the new Ecodan air-to-water heat pump product. If you attended the pre-conference webinar on this topic, this will be a great chance to ask questions and dive into additional details.

Closing Reception

Join us for the conference's closing reception, celebrating the close of two days of connecting around the conference's theme, Don't Stop us Now. We'll also raise a glass to mark the moment as this year's conference co-chairs, Greg Smith and Clay Tilton, pass the torch to the 2027 co-chairs, Asher Greenberg and Nicole Schuster.