Even if you attended the 2025 I2SL Annual Conference, Education Month offers more international perspectives and a variety of new and relevant topics. You can earn Learning Units for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) or other certifying organizations. With an all-new format designed to accommodate busy schedules, the program features one day of learning each Thursday in February 2026, plus one free preview day January 29!

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• February 5: System optimization sessions will cover deep energy retrofits, building monitoring systems, biosafety cabinets, and the use of building information modeling (BIM) to create modular mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design in labs.

• February 12: An emphasis on sustainable science will examine research processes and products, as well as European funding organizations focused on sustainability in grant submissions.

• February 19: Sustainable design case studies will present lab owners and architects focused on human-centric features and projects prioritizing carbon reduction.

• February 26: Decarbonization topics will include award-winning lab buildings with heat recovery, energy-efficient measures, and net-zero emissions.

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I2SL members can register now for just $60; non-member registration is $90. University, government, and non-profit members can register for just $30 (students are $25); rates for non-members from those organizations are $60.