Accelerating Performance at the Speed of Innovation
November 9-10, 2026
Bell Harbor Conference Center, 3rd floor
(2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121)
2026 Agenda Coming Soon!
This year’s conference program is centered on the question of acceleration: how do we move faster, and why aren’t we moving faster already? SBX 2026 will examine the real barriers slowing progress – capital constraints, fragmented delivery models, workforce and implementation challenges, competing pressures on building owners, and the difficulty of moving from one-off success stories to repeatable solutions at scale. Participants will engage with practical strategies for midsize commercial buildings, grid-enabled and grid-interactive building approaches, financing models that can unlock adoption, and the operational realities reshaping the market.
The 2026 conference theme, “Accelerating Performance at the Speed of Innovation,” reflects both the urgency of the moment and the opportunity in front of us. As technologies advance and pressures on the built environment intensify, buildings are being asked to do more: reduce costs, improve resilience, respond to grid needs, support occupant outcomes, and deliver stronger performance in an increasingly complex operating environment. SBX 2026 will create space not just for inspiration, but for debate, problem-solving, and clearer pathways to action.
To view information about the 2026 SBX Plus Virtual Webinar Series, occurring virtually February-October 2026, please click HERE.