Design Community Symposium and Exhibit

Design Community Symposium and Exhibit

Keynotes | Mini-CEU Sessions | Student Exhibit | Trade Showcase Floor | Social Networking

Keynote presentations:

ARCHITECT AS ENTREPRENEUR: Everything but the Architecture

Discover how to build a strong foundation for making informed, strategic business decisions
Learn about effective marketing techniques and client engagement strategies
Gain an understanding about the gaps in traditional architectural education that hinder you from acquiring essential business skills necessary for running a successful practice
Develop strategies for integrating business acumen into architectural practice

Steven Burns, FAIA, NCARB, Architecture in Business

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

Create a Digital Stick Set to use data-driven knowledge at your fingertips
Create an implementation plan for new technology adoption using an agile project management approach
Develop a framework for a digital drawing library that will require minimal effort to maintain and continue to grow
Identify key strategies to secure executive support and leadership buy-in for implementing technology solutions

Dr. Yichun (Ethan) Wei – PhD, CEO & Co-founder AI Prentice

Sabina Beg – Design Technology Manager at ZGF Architects

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

Panelists:

OVER 40 VENDORS ON THE TRADE SHOWCASE FLOOR + MOBILE SHOWROOMS each with food, drinks, and merchandise giveaways!

Attend for an hour or all five – earn up to 4 LUs (1 HSW) (see below for sessions and times)

Tradeshow floor and exhibits open during the entire event

Architectural Photography Competition submissions on display & winners announced