AIA Previews 2023 Conference on Architecture: Defining the Future of AEC Industry

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["i"],["a",["href","https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fclick.hello.aia.org%2f%3fqs%3d51304cb2d2bb5ff2b9d3c2fae00997cb5e1be5341ecb4301880b65ea10740009d6856b7d5d6dad0adc86c92f0cd91585e84025d9f1728288df5ca59a8a9a43b3\u0026c=E,1,DHFvdlDiQejQP_dAgDdI2D4uy4umm14OOF7NZ4oixL2vF0SrDUNFbed04e2NFEA0ZF8IptJPtInLN1iAznYaTwo7tUlTva2ufv2-U4fWxzE0\u0026typo=1"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/registration.experientevent.com\/ShowAIA231\/FLOW\/PRESS#!\/registrant\/\/Dashboard\/"]],["u"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"San Francisco \u2013 May 17, 2023"],[0,[1],1,"\n-"],[0,[],0," The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is\nproud to announce the AIA Conference on Architecture 2023, taking place at the Moscone Center in San\nFrancisco from June 7-10, 2023. The conference is set to\ngather the most innovative thinkers and leaders within the Architecture,\nEngineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, offering a platform to explore,\ndesign, and connect across industries as they work together to shape the\nfuture."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u0022By\nbringing together professionals from across the AEC industry, we can truly\ndefine and design our future,\u0022 said AIA Executive Vice President and CEO "],[0,[0],1,"Lakisha\nAnn Woods"],[0,[],0,", CAE"],[0,[0],1,"."],[0,[],0," \u0022Our 2023\nconference promises to provide the tools, resources, and connections needed to\ncreate a better world for us all.\u0022"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Conference\nattendees will have the opportunity to hear from renowned keynote speakers,\nengaging in thought-provoking discussions focused on innovation and\nsustainability in the AEC industry. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u0022The\nAEC industry is at the forefront of creating innovative solutions to some of\nthe world\u0027s most pressing challenges such as equity and climate change,\u0022 Woods\nadded. \u0022This conference is a fantastic\nopportunity to connect with our peers and collaborate on new strategies to\ncollectively tackle these types of issues.\u0022"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As\npart of AIA\u0027s ongoing commitment to driving progress within the industry and\nsupporting its members\u0027 professional growth, the conference will offer\nattendees an extensive range of resources to assist them in their careers and\nbusinesses. Additionally, AIA will engage civic and government leaders to work\ntowards finding solutions for the most urgent community, institutional, and\nglobal issues."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Keynote\nspeakers:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"June 8"],[0,[],0,": As the president of Walt Disney\nImagineering, Barbara Bouza, FAIA, leads the global multidisciplinary team\nbehind the creation of Disney\u2019s theme parks, attractions, resorts, cruise\nships, and entertainment experiences. Immersing guests from around the world in\nexperiences that make memories of a lifetime, Walt Disney Imagineering embodies\ninnovation, storytelling, and technical expertise to bring Disney\u2019s iconic\ncharacters and worlds to life. Barbara will share a window into that world\u2014and\nhow Disney Imagineers inspire, push boundaries, and make the impossible\npossible!"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"June 9"],[0,[],0,": Join us to gain valuable\ninsights on how improved integration can foster greater collaboration and drive\nbetter project outcomes with industry leaders from Autodesk, EHDD, the General\nServices Administration, and DPR Construction. "],[0,[2],1,"This dynamic keynote panel, "],[0,[],0,"sponsored by Autodesk, will be moderated by Amy Bunszel, EVP of AEC\nDesign Solutions at Autodesk, and feature esteemed industry leaders Robin\nCarnahan, Administrator of the General Services Administration; Jennifer\nDevlin-Herbert, FAIA, President, and CEO of EHDD; and Eric Lamb, Board of\nDirectors, DPR Construction."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"June 10"],[0,[],0,": The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern became the\nPrime Minister of New Zealand at just 37. During her time in office, she faced\nthe challenges of a live-streamed domestic terror\nattack against New Zealand\u2019s Muslim community, a volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Ardern\u2019s focus on people, kindness, and what she has called \u201cpragmatic idealism\u201d saw New Zealand achieve some of the lowest losses\nof life experienced by any developed nation through the pandemic and the\ncreation of the Christchurch Call to action to eliminate violent extremism online, which Ms. Ardern continues to hold\nthe role of Special Envoy. While in office, New Zealand reached 50\npercent representation of women in parliament, and on government-appointed boards. She improved pay equity\nlaws and extended paid parental leave to six months. Ms. Ardern is a passionate climate action advocate, and is a board\nmember of The Earthshot Prize, focusing on solutions to climate change and\nenvironmental issues."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Press\nregistration is now open, and interested media can register here."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0,4],2,"About AIA:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded\nin 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and\nsustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200\ninternational, state, and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies\nthat promote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to\nassist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and\ngovernment leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing\nour communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of\nethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}