The BuildRight Conference will soon be accepting session/speaker proposals for the 2027 conference + expo that takes place April 21 + 22, 2027, at The Redd on Salmon Street, in Portland, Oregon!
BuildRight 2027 is a regional conference bringing together industry professionals to share their experience and knowledge and learn.
The Pacific Northwest is a unique place to build and remodel.
From our wet winters and challenging building-envelope conditions to changing energy codes, housing affordability, an aging housing stock, and rapidly evolving technology, the work we do in our region comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities.
BuildRight 2027 is expanding its focus to address all of them.
BuildRight. RenovateRight. SellRight. One industry: Three ways to succeed.
BuildRight brings together builders, remodelers, trades, designers, manufacturers, energy professionals and other industry leaders from across the region for practical education focused on what is happening here and the challenges that come with it.
BUILDRIGHT — Build It Better
What does it take to build high-performing homes in the Pacific Northwest?
RENOVATERIGHT — Make Existing Homes Better
Much of the Pacific Northwest’s housing stock already exists. Remodeling and improving those homes will be a critical part of our region’s housing future.
SELLRIGHT — Make the Business Work
Building and remodeling right is only part of the equation. Pacific Northwest contractors also need to understand how to sell their work, manage their businesses and protect their margins.
Bring the Northwest Jobsite Into the Classroom
One of the highlights of BuildRight 2026 was the Construction Zone, where attendees could see building practices demonstrated in real time.
We’re looking to expand that experience in 2027.
If your topic would be better seen, touched, demonstrated or tested than presented on a slide, we want to hear from you.
Show us how it works. Show us what goes wrong. Show us how to do it better.
CALL FOR SESSIONS
Do you have expertise, experience or a practical solution that Pacific Northwest builders and remodelers need to know about?
We are looking for fresh ideas, knowledgeable presenters and real-world examples in the BuildRight, RenovateRight and SellRight categories.
Whether you build new homes in Oregon, remodel older homes in Washington, manufacture products for the Northwest market, work in the trades or help contractors run successful businesses, we want your ideas.
Help us make BuildRight 2027 the regional conference where the Pacific Northwest construction industry learns what’s next—and learns how to put it to work.
When selected, you’ll have access to one (1) complimentary registration for the conference and expo – a value of approx. $350 – $450.
Proposals are due no later than December 31, 2026. Selected speakers/sessions will begin to be notified by January 16, 2027
How to Submit:
Email the completed application (see link below), which includes the following information to carole@hbapdx.org:
• Session Title
• Session Description
• Audience experience level
• Session Format: Presentation (1-2 people speaking), Panel (2-4 people speaking)
• Presenter names/name
• Presenter bio
• Headshot – please send us one if you have it already!
BuildRight has established a reputation for presenting the most current, accurate, and up-to-date information within our sessions. Experience based on the fieldwork or brand-name equipment, products, materials, or services is encouraged; however, statements made in sessions intending to increase sales to the specific financial benefit are expressly prohibited unless otherwise agreed upon.
About the Conference – April 21 + 22, 2027
BuildRight is the Pacific NW’s premier annual residential building science conference and expo. BuildRight brings builders and industry professionals together to discuss advancements in energy-efficient building practices and workforce development in residential new construction and remodeling. Attendees have the opportunity to earn required RESNET Professional CE Credits, CCB, and Real Estate continuing education credits at BuildRight. For more information, visit our website at www.BuildRightpdx.com or contact Carol Eisenlohr, HBA Greater Portland’s Building Science Consultant at 503-710-2910 or email carole@hbapdx.org.