The Design Community Symposium and Exhibit offers a range of sessions focusing on various aspects of architecture beyond just design.

ARCHITECT AS ENTREPRENEUR: Everything but the Architecture

This session will guide you on building a strong foundation for making informed, strategic business decisions. The session covers effective marketing techniques, client engagement strategies, and the gaps in traditional architectural education that hinder the acquisition of essential business skills necessary for running a successful practice. Strategies for integrating business acumen into architectural practice will also be discussed, presented by Steven Burns, FAIA, NCARB, Architecture in Business.

TECH-SAVVY ARCHITECT: Capturing Your Firm’s Memory & Work Product

This session aims to help architects create a Digital Stick Set to use data-driven knowledge at their fingertips. It will guide you in creating an implementation plan for new technology adoption using an agile project management approach, developing a framework for a digital drawing library that will require minimal effort to maintain and continue to grow. Key strategies to secure executive support and leadership buy-in for implementing technology solutions will be identified. Presenters include Dr. Yichun (Ethan) Wei – PhD, CEO & Co-founder AI Prentice, and Sabina Beg – Design Technology Manager at ZGF Architects.

ARCHITECT AS ADVOCATE: State & Local Efforts that are Influencing the Industry

This session features panelists Winston Thorne, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, CSBA (2024 AIA California President), Scott Terrell (Director of Government Relations at AIA California), Carlos Hernandez, AIA (President & AIA California Representative), and Lance Collins, AIA (Director & Panel Moderator). The discussion will focus on the influence of state and local efforts on the industry.

The tradeshow floor will feature over 40 vendors and mobile showrooms. Attendees can earn up to 4 LUs (1 HSW) by participating in the event. The tradeshow floor and exhibits will be open throughout the event, providing ample opportunity to explore the latest in architectural products and services.

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