Upcoming Events

BIG - Building Intelligence Group, hosts regular local chapter and national virtual events that promote learning, teaching, and networking opportunities for all of our members. Topics and formats change to allow for the optimal balance of learning, growth, and promotion of ideas in the smart building community. Sign up to receive regular updates on community news and upcoming events.

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Past Events

Take a look at some of the events held previously across various chapters to get an idea of the types of events we hold.

To Pilot or Not to Pilot

We planned for 45 minutes of panel. We went almost twice that. Nobody left. That's the best signal we could have gotten. Last week's Boston Smaht event at The Union Boston, a construction-focused incubator in South Boston, was co-hosted with the Boston chapter of the US PropTech Council as part of Boston Tech Week. The room was intimate, the turnout was solid, and the conversation flat out refused to stop. We came in expecting to debate whether pilots are worth it. What we go

BIG-BOS

Jun 8

BIG-Twin Cities at Fowling Warehouse

BIG-TC hosted our April event at a fun spot many of us had never visited before, the Fowling Warehouse in the North Loop neighborhood. Thanks to our event sponsors USA Security and Agivilon (Motorola) for helping us come together to make this event memorable. Fowling = Football + Bowling (who knew?). Teams throw a football and try to knock over bowling pins. Sounds easy? Well think again. The competition was friendly but fierce. We had a good mix of industry personas represen

BIG-TC

May 5

Discover Practical IoT Solutions for Buildings

The world of building management is evolving fast, and IoT solutions are at the heart of this transformation. I’m excited to share how practical IoT solutions for buildings can revolutionize the way we operate, maintain, and experience our built environments. Whether you’re managing a commercial complex, a smart office, or a residential building, IoT offers tools that make everything smarter, safer, and more efficient. Let’s dive into some real-world applications and ideas th

Apr 13

BIG-Twin Cities January 2026 Happy Hour

BIG-Twin Cities chapter kicked off the new year with a happy hour at Urban Growler Brewing, the first women-owned brewery in the state. As luck would have it, NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction had also planned an event at the same time and place, so we decided to join forces. We'd like to thank our gracious event sponsor Schneider Electric who picked up the bar tab and handed out goodies. Partnering with NAWIC for this event added another level of engag

BIG-TC

Jan 27

BIG-TC/AMFP Collaborative Event: Cybersecurity for Healthcare IT & OT

BIG-TC and AMFP Upper Midwest September meeting attendees The Twin Cities chapter of BIG-Building Intelligence Group recently joined...

BIG-TC

Sep 17, 2025

BERDO - There were fireworks!

Thank you to all that came out to our BERDO Round 2 event Wednesday night. How many other BIG events include fireworks? Ok, maybe they...

BIG-BOS

Sep 11, 2025

Recap: Smahtah (Smarter), Safe-ah (Safer), Greener Buildings

Great time with Arch Energy for our Boston Smaht event

BIG-BOS

Jun 12, 2025

Microgrids with BIG-TC and AEE-Twin Cities

What do you get when you cross a group of intelligent building enthusiasts and a group of energy engineers? Give up? It’s May’s...

BIG-TC

Jun 2, 2025

Inside the Optiv Building: A Rare Look at the Inner Workings of 1144 15th

As one of the tallest buildings in Denver, 1144 15th is designed to impress from every angle. The lobby alone feels like a museum of modern architecture—glass, steel, and stone perfectly balanced. But the real magic is in the infrastructure.

BIG-CO

May 21, 2025