The Small Firm Exchange has curated a lineup of workshops, seminars, and events most relevant to small firm leaders at this year’s AIA Conference on Architecture. This collection of education and networking opportunities is tailored to help small firms – to address challenges with technology, contracts, sustainability, residential claims, management demands – and your future. Join us in Las Vegas, June 5–8.
Wednesday, June 5
The Business of Architecture: Tools for a Profitable Practice
WE101 | 8 - 12pm
Mini MBA: Mastering the Business of Architecture
WE111 | 8 - 12pm
The Marketing of Architecture: Tools for Winning Great Projects
WE301 | 1 - 5pm
SFx Post-Workshop Gathering
Tower Suites Bar and Lounge in the Wynn Hotel | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Thursday, June 6
Selecting a Legal Structure for Your Firm
TH102 | 8 - 9am
Many Lenses, One Goal: Integrating Sustainability, Wellness, and Resilience
TH111 | 8 - 9am
Small Firm Stories: Audio Interviews
9 -
Architects as Global Citizens: International Teams for International Practice
TH107 | 8 - 9am
CRAN: The Virtual Office for the Small Practice/Custom Residential Architect
TH104 | 8 - 9am
Ownership Transition: Congratulations! You’re an Owner, Now What?
TH203 | 9:30 - 11am
Growing Your Small Firm: Secrets to Success
TH206 | 9:30 - 11am
Link Up at the AIA Community Connections Social
EV205 | 6:30 - 8:30pm
Friday, June 7
Business Planning Basics, Part 1: Why, What, and How?
FR102 | 8 - 9am
Navigating the future: Using hindsight to prepare for economic downturns
FR104 | 8 - 9am
Repurposing Everyday Buildings: Extraordinary Renovations of Ordinary Structures
FR115 | 8 - 9am
Business Planning Basics, Part 2: Turning Your Plan into Action
FR219 | 9:30 - 11am
Structuring Success: How to Start and Run Your Own Firm
FR207 | 9:30 - 11am
Discovering the Rosetta Stone: Translating Research for Design Decision-Making
FR217 | 9:30 - 11am
AIA Small Project and Small Firm Exchange Forum
ME302 | 1 - 2:30pm
Small Firm Meet-up at the A’19 Business Lounge
Booth #3314 | 3 - 4pm
Saturday, June 8
2019 AIA Small Project Design Awards: "Together We....."
SA107 | 10 - 11am
How can immigrant architects prosper in the US?
SA106 | 10 - 11am
Firm Roundtables: Leadership Development
SA204 | 11:30 - 1pm
Virtual Architectural Practice: Alternate Realities for the Emerging Gig Economy
SA205 | 11:30 - 1pm
Small-Firm Needs: A National SFx Committee Open Forum
SA207 | 11:30 - 1pm
Civic Engagement: Architects Making a Difference (ArchiTalk)
SA202 | 11:30am - 1pm
Right to the City: Equity, Sustainability Single Family Zoning
SA307 | 1:30 - 2:30pm
The ADA can we get it right after 30 years?
SA311 | 1:30 - 2:30pm
ZNE Affordable Housing (If we can do this, everyone can!)
SA314 | 1:30 - 2:30pm
Making Best Use of Professionally Reviewed Research: BRIK Knowledge Portal
SA306 | 1:30 - 2:30pm
The Small Firm’s Guide to AIA Contract Documents
SA302 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Starting Your Own Architecture Firm: The Young Architect Perspective
SA403 | 3 - 4:30pm