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5 Reasons to send your team to AIA27!

Lauren Liles
, Lauren Liles

AIA27 drives firm & individual success

AIA27 is more than the architecture and design event of the year—it’s a strategic investment that empowers your team for long-term success. Here are five reasons why sending your team to AIA27 is good for business.

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1. Customized professional development

A firm’s success is directly linked to the growth and development of its team members. In fact, 83% of all firms—and 97% of large firms—invest in sending employees to conferences and workshops. AIA27 offers a diverse range of courses, events, and experiences tailored to different career needs, including getting licensed, developing leadership skills, or winning new work. With nearly 350 CE sessions and themed tracks, there’s something for everyone at your firm—plus the opportunity to earn their CE for the year!

Associates

Find courses on skill development, getting licensed, advocacy, and professional growth to prepare the next generation of architects.

Architects

Discover courses on exemplary design in commercial, residential, health care, education, and public architecture that balance aesthetics, function, and societal impact.

Firm owners

Explore courses on winning new work and achieving firm operational success, profitability, and global practice expansion.

Full schedule coming soon!

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2. Team learning & bonding

AIA27 isn’t just about individual growth—it’s a team learning event designed to foster collaboration and innovation within your firm. Workshops, tours, seminars, and beyond encourage teamwork and group problem-solving, cultivating a culture of continuous learning while earning HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits.

Team bonding is another intangible benefit that strengthens internal relationships and mentorships across career stages. By participating together, you can develop the mentorships that come from mixing staff at various career stages. Check out Open Studios for behind-the-scenes access to leading Philadelphia design firms, and pair that with relevant education sessions.

Attendees meeting past interim CEO of the AIA

3. Networking with future collaborators

AIA27 is a networking platform like no other, bringing together thousands of architects, designers, and AEC professionals. With nearly 100 networking events, your team can build new connections, discover potential design partners, and identify specialty consultants for future projects. Every new connection represents potential revenue.

Key networking events:

  • AIA Awards Gala: An inclusive, red-carpet style celebration of this year’s AIA Award winners. Bring your team to meet and be inspired by the best in architecture and design.
  • Women’s Leadership Luncheon: Female team members will find a unique space where women gather to network, celebrate, and grow—leading to potential mentorships and/or career opportunities.
  • Small Firm Exchange: The perfect opportunity to make new connections with fellow small firms and learn about small firm practice resources available through AIA.

Man touching new building material on expo floor

4. The latest products & materials

The AIA27 Expo is the go-to place for the latest and greatest building products, materials, and solutions. Featuring hundreds of exhibiting companies, the expo is your team’s key to staying competitive long-term. Whether you’re a product specifier or involved in any facet of project design, the expo is the best opportunity of the year to get hands-on with cutting-edge products, innovative materials, and state-of-the-art technologies all in one place.

Plus, we know architecture professionals often lack access to technical experts who can answer their important product questions. That’s why your team can also schedule one-on-one meetings with technical experts from exhibitors in advance using the AIA27 app—making it easy to plan as a group.

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 5. Discounted rates

Sending your entire team to AIA27 in Philadelphia is an investment. That’s why AIA27 offers special AIA member pricing and group rates!

These savings, combined with all the benefits of participating together, make attending AIA27 as a team even more cost-effective.

Group rates (applies to Full Pass rates only):

  • Bring 10-14 team members for 20% off
  • Bring 15-19 team members for 30% off
  • Bring 20+ team members for 40% off

 

Discounts for AIA members:

  • AIA members: Save hundreds with early bird and advance rates!
  • Associate & Emeritus members: Save even more!
  • New members: $159

Not a member? Join AIA today.

Take advantage of early bird and advance rates to maximize the value of your investment.

Registration coming soon!