Agenda

Save big before August 6th.
Early Bird registration is officially open!

This year’s agenda is being curated by event co-producers at WoodWorks and Forest Economic Advisors (FEA). Stay tuned for session-by-session updates in the coming months.

In addition to providing the latest industry guidance, content will focus on how to successfully implement offsite construction practices on your next wood project—whether it be a mass timber, light-frame wood, or hybrid structure.

Here’s an overview of what this year’s agenda will cover:

  • Offsite Construction 101 – learn the various levels of offsite construction, from prefabricated components to volumetric modules, and how to apply them to your projects.
  • Design for Manufacturing – understand the importance of collaborating with your project’s manufacturer to ensure your details and design intent can work with their fabrication process to maximize efficiency.
  • Pricing a Mass Timber Project – hear from mass timber project teams on lessons learned and key line items to account for when building a cost estimate for your mass timber project.
  • New Markets for Wood Construction & Project Case Studies – hear from project teams that have expanded the use of wood products into new market sectors and teams who have successfully implemented offsite construction practices in their wood projects.
  • Acoustics in Wood Construction – learn about the latest industry testing and data to make sure your next project meets expectations when it comes to acoustics.
  • Protecting your Investment – learn effective strategies to protect your offsite construction components as they travel to the site and get installed.
  • Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – learn how to properly perform a LCA when benchmarking your project for carbon.
  • Accelerator Programs – hear from participants in grant-funded programs to understand lessons learned in their respective jurisdictions as well as how you may go about pursuing funding.
  • Innovative Technologies – hear from leading companies on what innovation and technology is being brought into their process to make the built environment more efficient.
Tuesday, October 28
All times are Eastern Standard Time
9:00am –
3:00pm

Gain Knowledge On-Site: Building Tours at Mass Timber+

See groundbreaking mass timber developments across Boston and network with fellow professionals. Tour stops include: 69 A Street, American Repertory Theater (A.R.T) at Harvard University, Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment, and the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University. Learn more about the tour here.

Please Note: Building Tours are only available to conference attendees. To purchase, add tours to your conference pass when registering. If you’ve already registered, you can purchase a tour separately. Purchase conference and tour passes here.

Wednesday, October 29
All times are Eastern Standard Time
8:00am –
9:00am

Keynote / General Room 210A New Playbook for Housing Affordability

Ivan Rupnik, PhDFounding Partner, MOD X

Moderator
Jennifer CoverPresident & CEO, WoodWorks

  • 9:00am –
    9:30am

    Break

    Details

    Head to the expo hall to connect with other attendees, exhibitors, and experts.

    Enjoy networking and free coffee & tea.

9:30am –
10:30am
9:30am – 10:30am

Session 1 / Track 1

9:30am – 10:30am

Session 1 / Track 2 Moisture Protection in Mass Timber Buildings

  • Details

    Moisture Protection in Mass Timber Buildings: Design Considerations & Construction Management

    Learn about the unique moisture-related considerations for mass timber during construction and post occupancy. Designed for architects, engineers, general contractors, and other construction professionals, this course will outline the plan development and moisture risk assessment process—and detail real project examples that illustrate lessons learned and the variety of the moisture management strategies available.

11:00am –
12:00pm

Educational Sessions

Choose from three session tracks.
More info coming soon

1:00pm –
2:00pm
1:00pm – 2:00pm

Session 3 / Track 1

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Session 3 / Track 2

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Session 3 / Track 3 Wood’s Role in Low-Embodied Carbon Buildings

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    Wood’s Role in Low-Embodied Carbon Buildings

    The spotlight once held by operational energy efficiency in building design and construction has shifted to material choice and embodied carbon. This course will examine the environmental benefits of using wood construction, focusing on biogenic carbon accounting throughout the life cycle of a wood building. We’ll review carbon-related terminology, information on biogenic carbon storage, and life cycle assessment (LCA) as a scientific way to measure, report, and compare the carbon impacts of building systems.

  • 2:00pm –
    2:30pm

    Break

    Details

    Head to the expo hall to connect with other attendees, exhibitors, and experts.

    Enjoy networking and free coffee & tea.

2:30pm –
3:30pm
2:30pm – 3:30pm

Session 4 / Track 1 Mass Timber in K-12 Educational Facilities

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    Mass Timber in K-12 Educational Facilities: Sustainable Design Solutions & Community Learning Outcomes

    Learn about mass timber systems in K-12 school design, featuring winners from the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools. Get real-world insights on system selection, fire safety strategies, structural performance in hybrid construction, quantifying carbon impact, and post-occupancy wellness outcomes. The session will also address current market barriers, regulatory and insurance pathways, and how to make the business case for mass timber construction in the educational sector.

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Session 4 / Track 2 Mass Timber Quality Assurance

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    Mass Timber Quality Assurance: Inspection & Observation for Code-Compliant Construction

    Get practical guidance on special inspection and structural observation requirements under the International Building Code (IBC), with emphasis on how architects and engineers can plan and coordinate site inspections, verify installation details, and manage quality assurance responsibilities across the design and construction team. Guidance will be shared in the context of project experience to provide actionable strategies that mitigate risk, support material durability, and contribute to the safe delivery of mass timber buildings.

  • 3:30pm –
    4:00pm

    Break

    Details

    Head to the expo hall to connect with other attendees, exhibitors, and experts.

    Enjoy networking and free coffee & tea.

4:00pm –
5:00pm

General Room 210Closing Keynote

Choose from three session tracks.
More info coming soon

Thursday, October 30
All times are Eastern Standard Time
8:30am –
9:30am

General Room 210Keynote

More info coming soon

10:30am –
11:30am
10:30am – 11:30am

Session 1 / Track 1 Advancing Mass Timber through Accelerator Programs

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    Advancing Mass Timber through Accelerator Programs

    Intended for architects, engineers, developers, and policymakers, this session will highlight how accelerator initiatives—such as the NYC Mass Timber Studio—serve as a launchpad for scalable solutions in the evolving urban development landscape. These programs provide critical support for design teams to evaluate material performance, optimize cost and constructability, and navigate regulatory pathways for innovative building approaches. Insights into a seven-story residential development in Harlem, NY, will be shared.

10:30am – 11:30am

Session 1 / Track 2

1:00pm

Expo Hall closes

1:00pm –
2:00pm
1:00pm – 2:00pm

Session 2 / Track 1

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Session 2 / Track 2 Rethinking Industrial Design

  • Details

    Rethinking Industrial Design: Wood’s Expanding Role in Warehouses

    Explore the emerging use of mass timber elements in warehouse structures, along with the benefits and challenges of adapting long-established hybrid panelized roof systems for broader U.S. markets. A leading industrial developer and expert structural engineer will share practical insights on the growing use of wood in industrial buildings, covering market trends, structural design, constructability, code compliance, and material availability.

2:00pm –
2:15pm

Break

2:15pm –
3:15pm

Educational Sessions

Choose from three session tracks.
More info coming soon