International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

09/03/2026

August is winding down, which means for many it's time to hang up the beach towels and return to laptops, classrooms or offices.

As you head or , consider habits and strategies that boost your brain function.

We spend 90% of our time indoors, yet our physical spaces are rarely designed through a brain health lens.

When we invest in health—optimizing lighting, acoustics and air quality—we aren't just creating prettier offices. We’re giving the human brain the bandwidth it needs to innovate and thrive.

09/02/2026

Our Sydney Summit returns for its fourth year! The event will take place on September 17 at Lendlease's The Landing at VicX Tower.

Browse the incredible speakers lined up to share their expertise on topics ranging from the future of work, indoor air quality regulation, leadership insights and success stories from across the region.

Plus, the ever-popular PechaKucha session will return, brought to you by Shaw Contract. This year's theme? Transforming health through equity—and our speakers are busy preparing passionate stories and high-energy presentations.

The final seats are up for grabs—register today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-2026-sydney-summit-tickets-1990956986943

Strengthen your understanding of WELL and forge local connections with experts in your area.

09/01/2026

IWBI's Jason Hartke sits down with Jason DiBona, CEO of Molekule and a Commissioner on the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air, to discuss why indoor air quality has reached a turning point, the role of technology in accelerating progress and where he sees the greatest opportunities for healthier buildings in the years ahead.

DiBona makes a compelling case that is a business, health and workforce issue.

Read the full piece: https://ow.ly/S4Lq50ZHYp1

08/28/2026

Steering its way to exceptional workplace well-being, the World of Volvo recently achieved WELL Certification at the Platinum Level! 🚙 🛞

This unique and visionary experience center at the heart of Gothenburg's event district in Sweden was designed to envision a world where we all care more about each other and the planet.

WELL helps mission-driven spaces like World of Volvo translate values into impact. By implementing evidence-based strategies to support health and well-being, Volvo is helping create a space for people to thrive.

Congratulations on this achievement, World of Volvo team!

World of Volvo | Volvo Cars | Volvo Group | WSP Sverige

08/27/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Our third annual Healthy Building Policy Summit will convene leaders across public health, policy and industry to advance solutions for indoor air quality, brain health, schools, resilient communities and national security, ushering in a new era.

Speakers include:
👤 Joseph G. Allen, Director, Healthy Buildings Program and Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
👤 Yiselle Santos Rivera, the American Institute of Architects, President-Elect
👤 Christopher King, Dean, School of Health, Georgetown University
👤 Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI

Read more: https://ow.ly/NibI50ZGfeZ

08/25/2026

IWBI is proud to be a Supporting Partner in APREA's flagship conference, the Asia Pacific Real Assets Leaders' Congress.

Happening from October 14-16 in Tokyo, this regional conference will explore investment mega-trends and opportunities shaping the real assets industry, bringing together global leaders for high-level discussions and networking. Our own Minjia Yang will be in attendance!

From global capital flows and high-growth sectors to key markets and long-term value creation, the APREA Leaders' Congress offers a front-row seat for where real assets are headed in Asia Pacific.

Be part of the conversations shaping the next chapter of the industry. Apply the code SPECIALWELL to enjoy a special discount on non-member rates.
https://congress.aprea.asia/

APREA - Asia Pacific Real Assets Association

08/17/2026

Curious how easy it can be to continuously monitor your building's indoor air?

Join the air quality experts for our upcoming webcast, "WELL in Practice: Continuous IAQ Monitoring for EMEA Projects."

Hear from Henry Ng, Regional Director, Middle East at Kaiterra, as he walks through what continuous IAQ monitoring looks like on a live WELL project, from feature selection through ongoing operation.

You'll leave with:
💨 A working understanding of how the WELL Air and Thermal concepts are structured
💨 A view into what continuous monitoring looks like on a project
💨 IAQ best practices
💨 Regional considerations for EMEA projects

Register now to reserve a spot: https://ow.ly/svI750Zz4Zu

08/14/2026

Healthy buildings and public health are intrinsically linked—and regulatory leaders around the world are shaping policies at the intersection of health, sustainability and performance.

Join us at the third annual IWBI Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 29 to explore how forward-thinking regulations, public-private partnerships and global reporting frameworks are driving safe and resilient spaces for all.

This year’s program reflects a field entering a new phase of maturity and impact. Here's what attendees can expect:
🌿 Insights from leading policy advocates and sustainability executives.
📊 Case studies on the innovations and latest research guiding the next frontier of healthy buildings.
🤝 Actionable steps towards market transformation and deeper alignment across sectors.
💨 A deep dive into indoor air quality advocacy and regulatory efforts.

🎟️ Save your seat today: https://ow.ly/FatX50Zz4sT

08/13/2026

How do you solve a global health crisis no one can see? By turning hidden data into public proof. 📊

Through the Making the Invisible Visible campaign from The Safer Air Project, organizations worldwide are monitoring indoor air quality and publicly displaying the data.

In its 2025 pilot, this movement reached 2M+ people across 8 countries and dozens of sectors. Transparency turns an invisible risk into actionable safety.

08/12/2026

Shape the future of residential living with us.

Join us in Sydney to be among one of the inaugural groups to earn the Healthy Homes Certificate—the first holistic certificate dedicated to healthier residential design.

Taking place the day before the WELL 2026 Sydney Summit, this immersive, hands-on workshop pairs self-paced online learning with real-world collaboration, equipping you with the essential tools to put human health and well-being at the heart of every home.

📆 Wednesday, 16 September
📍 Cisco Australia, North Sydney NSW
⏰ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm AEST
🎟️ https://ow.ly/ygBL50Zz4po