BUILD began in 2009 in an effort to bring together the designer, contractor and supplier communities. A national award-winning event, BUILD is a professional venue designed to inspire connection, collaboration, and giving back. Businesses both large and small continue to make investments in BUILD every year, through both sponsorship and attendance. Everyone comes away from BUILD with a different experience. Take your business relationships to the next level, BUILD gives back more than you put in.

Day of Connection - Thursday

Come as you are and arrive ready for fun! Experience a casual way to connect with your fellow BUILDees, beyond the constraints of day-to-day business.

Day of Learning & Giving - Friday

You'll still be smiling from yesterday's Day of Connection when you arrive at the Common Ground Experience the following morning. Common Ground introduces new business concepts in a collaborative environment.

Breakfast - Saturday

Enjoy buffet breakfast with your fellow BUILDees before you head home!

Choices for day of connection for 2025:

E-Bike Wine Tour

Mount Hood and orchard views make these country roads ripe for an e-bike Adventure. Fruit markets, wineries, and lavender farms in every direction. Lunch is included!

Golf at Elk Ridge

Welcome to ELK RIDGE Golf Course! Golfers at Elk Ridge enjoy spectacular views of the Columbia Gorge. Views of the majestic snow capped peaks follow players throughout this entire, great course. Being in Carson, Washington this is a short 25-minute drive from the conference venue in Hood River.

White Water Rafting

Combine an exhilarating morning of whitewater rafting with a delicious riverside lunch!

Fruit Loop by Bus

The Fruit Loop is a collection of farms, orchards, vineyards, wineries, and value-added agricultural businesses. We will tour several of the Fruit Loop wineries and enjoy tastings and snacks along the way.

Register Now!

Make your room reservations at 1-800-828-7873, ask for the BUILD block of rooms

The Best Western Inn 1108 E Marina Way, Hood River OR