2026 Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit

About the 2026 Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit

The U.S. Department of Energy’s next Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit will be held from May 11-13, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Virginia.

This annual event for Better Buildings & Better Plants partners and other key stakeholders provides the opportunity for professionals to explore emerging technologies and share innovative strategies to reduce energy, water, waste, costs, and more. Attendees take part in interactive sessions with industry experts and market leaders as well as multiple opportunities to network with peers. 

Why to Attend?

• Discover what's next in emerging technologies, workforce development, and more.
• Share and discuss successful approaches utilized by Better Buildings & Better Plants partners facing the same challenges as your organization.
• Grow your and make connections with industry peers, technical experts, and other Better Buildings & Better Plants partners and Allies.
• Explore future opportunities to achieve greater energy, water, waste, and cost savings in your organization.

 Who Attends?

Nearly 10,000 professionals from public, private, and industrial sector organizations have attended the Summit. Attendees typically include:

• C-Suite Executives
• Building Owners, Managers, and Operators
• Industrial Facility and Energy Managers
• Engineers
• City Managers and Officials