Theme: Global Relevance Looking Up
AIA International Region (AIA IR) cordially invites members and the general public to attend AIA IR Conference. The Conference will feature keynote presentation by Pritzker Prize Laureates, presentations by each of our six chapters located around the globe: AIA Continental Europe, AIA UK, AIA Hong Kong, AIA Japan, AIA Middle East, and AIA Shanghai. The Conference will also hold the first AIA IR General Meeting. In addition, the conference participants will enjoy a day of insightful excursion visiting both traditional and contemporary Japanese architecture. The welcome reception and farewell party will feature traditional entertainment of Japan. Looking forward to meeting you in beautiful city of Kyoto!
Venue: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel
Kyoto, Japan
http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/kyoto/kstna/hoteldetail
Keynote Speaker: Fumihiko Maki Hon. FAIA
(Pritzker Prize laureate 1993)
Speakers: Kengo Kuma, Hon. FAIA
Ken Yeang, Hon. FAIA
Program: Mornings: Presentations
Afternoons: Architectural and cultural tours
of Kyoto lead by local experts
Special Tours: 1. Katsura Imperial Villa Tour
2. Temple and Shrine Tour
3. Modern and Contemporary Architecture
4. Miho Museum and Kyoto Environs
*Tours are conducted daily in the afternoon.
Farewell Party: A Surprise Location to be announced
Cultural Performances