
Events
Knowledge, inspiration and connectivity
Attend one of the 50+ online and in-person events we host each year.
Browse our events, and others in the sector, where you'll:
Be inspired by the latest thinking and best practice
Learn new skills with free training
Exchange knowledge
Connect with people from across the sector
Have important discussions to shape the future of the sector
BE-ST Fest '25
Scaling Solutions
For the past four years, BE-ST Fest has been a hub for industry leaders, policy makers and innovators. In 2025, we’re going further and moving past discussion into action, backed by evidence and real success stories.
So, what can you expect?
Inconvenient truths: The data behind net zero, what’s working, what’s failing and where the industry stands on change.
Opposing viewpoints: On policy, financial constraints and the practicality of transformation.
Proven solutions: Case studies presenting projects that have delivered real, measurable change.
The UK’s biggest festival for a zero-carbon built environment will play host to transformative discussion and knowledge exchange on breaking through barriers to accelerate our journey to net zero carbon.
For three years, the International Retrofit Conference has been a platform for the industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to come together and discuss the possibility. In 2025, we're cutting through the noise to tackle the real barriers of large scale retrofit.
The Accelerate to Zero Awards recognise the businesses, organisations and individuals making the biggest contribution to decarbonising the built environment and supporting the just transition to net zero.
Join us on 23rd September at BE-ST for a dynamic day of innovation and networking as we explore ways to build stronger connections across Scotland’s innovation landscape.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate.
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Join us for a 90 minute deep dive behind the build of the deep retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre. This event inlcudes a tour of the building and a presentation from the collaborators and partners’ involved in the design and delivery of this landmark retrofit project.
As the ambitious Paisley Museum Re-imagined project approaches completion, Kier Construction is delighted to invite you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
The UK’s biggest festival for a zero-carbon built environment will play host to transformative discussion and knowledge exchange on breaking through barriers to accelerate our journey to net zero carbon.
Experience the Low Carbon Passport project in action with this hands-on, small-group demonstration session. Tailored for construction professionals and those training at SCQF Level 6, this hour-long workshop will offer a dynamic and tactile introduction to the project’s approach to skills development.
In this practical, hands-on session, you’ll get to explore WikiHouse, a low-carbon, modular building system that can be digitally fabricated from locally grown timber and natural insulation.
The session will provide insights into how policy and industry can work together to create the conditions for mainstreaming Passivhaus in new developments.
Experience the Low Carbon Passport project in action with this hands-on, small-group demonstration session. Tailored for construction professionals and those training at SCQF Level 6, this hour-long workshop will offer a dynamic and tactile introduction to the project’s approach to skills development.
An opportunity to view the minidocumentary produced throughout the retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre followed by a Q&A and panel discussion with the Client, Contractor, and Collaborators behind the delivery of this landmark retrofit project.
Building the Future: Skills & Inclusion for a Net-Zero Built Environment is an interactive dialogue-style workshop exploring how we can create inclusive pathways into the construction and net-zero workforce.
For three years, the International Retrofit Conference has been a platform for the industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to come together and discuss the possibility. In 2025, we're cutting through the noise to tackle the real barriers of large scale retrofit.
Experience the Low Carbon Passport project in action with this hands-on, small-group demonstration session. Tailored for construction professionals and those training at SCQF Level 6, this hour-long workshop will offer a dynamic and tactile introduction to the project’s approach to skills development.
In this practical, hands-on session, you’ll get to explore WikiHouse, a low-carbon, modular building system that can be digitally fabricated from locally grown timber and natural insulation.
Experience the Low Carbon Passport project in action with this hands-on, small-group demonstration session. Tailored for construction professionals and those training at SCQF Level 6, this hour-long workshop will offer a dynamic and tactile introduction to the project’s approach to skills development.
The Accelerate to Zero Awards recognise the businesses, organisations and individuals making the biggest contribution to decarbonising the built environment and supporting the just transition to net zero.
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Host an event from £22.50pp
The BE-ST Campus and its bespoke events space provide an inspiring environment to collaborate, learn and work.
We have three flexible conferencing and event spaces available to hire, starting from £22.50 per person, which include free Wi-Fi and AV equipment. A unique events and exhibition space is also available to book upon request.
Our events team will work with you to determine the best options available and will support your event from the initial enquiry all the way through to delivery.

Seminar suites
The 2 seminar suites offer a bright, spacious and versatile environment for up to 60 individuals per room. These spaces are located on the lower floor of our Innovation Factory and can be used for a wide range of events. All our rooms are flexible in terms of layouts, please ask if you cannot find a configuration which suits your requirements below.
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60 person capacity
Fully equipped AV equipment.
Multifunctional roof mounted projector.
Free wifi.
Large storage facilities.
Additional stationery, flip chart & television screen available.
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Room width - 7.5m
Room length - 12m
Room size - 90m2

Conference room
The conference suite combines both seminar suites and has been designed for an audience of up to 120 individuals. This space includes fully equipped AV and projectors and provides a bright and refreshing environment that makes it a great choice for all events. All our rooms are flexible in terms of layouts. please ask if you cannot find a configuration which suits your requirements below.
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120 person capacity
Fully equipped AV equipment.
2 multifunctional roof mounted projectors.
Free wifi.
Large storage facilities.
Additional stationery, flip chart & television screens available
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Room width - 7.5m
Room length - 22.8m
Room size - 171m2

Executive suite
The Executive Suite provides a spacious, bright and contemporary board room for up to 30 guests with a dedicated anteroom and kitchen area, ideally suited for large meetings.
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30-person capacity.
Fully equipped AV equipment.
Multifunctional roof mounted projector with pull down screen.
Free wifi.
Additional stationery, flip chart & television screen available.
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Room width - 7.5m
Room length - 11m
Room size - 82.5m2