AIA Conference on Architecture 2021

AIA Conference on Architecture

A’21 brings together leaders in architecture and beyond for a four-day, immersive digital experience that defines the year ahead. It’s the architecture and design event of the year!

June 17

Firm resilience

Thriving in a competitive business climate is difficult, even in the best economy. Learn to adapt your design values to current realities, reevaluate your market position, and proactively secure work while enhancing your brand.

July 8

Sustainable practice

Buildings are responsible for about 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. Learn how to painlessly, profitably, and equitably add sustainable design to your firm’s portfolio of services and strategies to convince clients of its value.

July 29

Community Engagement

Communities prosper when architects are involved, but barriers remain to individual agency and action. Learn how to be an agent of change in communities using advocacy and consensus building to create equity.

August 19

Building efficiencies

Climate change highlights the need for drastically reducing our carbon emissions. Learn how innovations in contracts, regulation, labor, manufacturing, and materials are changing firms’ work and the AEC industry.

Keynotes & speakers

Hear from the best in architecture, design, and beyond, including keynotes by José Andrés, Dr. Robert Bullard, Shelley Halstead, Gabriella Gómez-Mont, and leaders from ARO, BIG, McKissack & McKissack, SHoP Architects, and Moody Nolan!

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Schedule at-a-glance

Here’s a snapshot of what to expect for each day! View the schedule for the big names, digital product demos, inspired networking, and 50+ sessions earning HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits.

10am
Learning lounges, product demos, & networking
Start the day by making meaningful connections while engaging in product courses and demos, professional mentorship, wellness activities, and more.
12:30pm
Break
1pm
Keynote event
Kick off the afternoon with Roman Mars, who will introduce the theme for the day and our first keynote speaker.
2:10pm
Seminars
Don't miss the first of two time blocks dedicated to curated sessions by industry experts.
3pm
Break
3:20pm
Seminars
Earn more CE credits during our second set of curated sessions.
4:20pm
Keynote event
Wrap up the afternoon with a closing keynote by some of the biggest names in architecture, design, & beyond.
5:20pm
Networking activities
Head into the happiest of hours with evening networking options.

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News & updates

Conference news
April 5, 2021May 5, 2021, by Jeanne Procope

A’21 is a digital event this year!

Our first-ever, all-digital AIA Conference on Architecture kicks off this June for a series of immersive, connected digital experiences. Here’s what you need to know.
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AIA membership Discounts
April 5, 2021April 14, 2021, by Mike Skiados

$25 Tickets for new AIA members!

Put your new member benefits to work for you at A’21! New AIA members are eligible for $25 tickets, a benefit that saves you hundreds!
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VIBE @ A’21

Meet one-on-one with building product manufacturers. Apply during registration to get matched with key suppliers. Limited spots available!

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