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The annual AIA State Conference brings together world leaders in the various disciplines of design and architecture and provides a great opportunity for our students and faculty to connect and be exposed to local and global perspectives as they relate to the design, architecture, and planning the built environment.
Exploring the theme of Inspire, speakers from the across the country and world will come together to share their stories with the hopes of inspiring the future generations of designers and thinkers.
In addition to providing discounted CAPLA student pricing, a bus to-and-from the event will be provided through your registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
The conference will begin with registration and coffee at 7 a.m., programs from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m., and a closing reception. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Chaired by Damon Leverett, AIA, 2022 President-Elect of AIA Arizona, the conference theme is “Inspire.” A number of stellar speakers from across the country are confirmed to speak in person:
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Phnam Bagley, designer and co-founder of Nonfiction in San Francisco
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William Bates, FAIA, the 2019 AIA National President—the second-ever African American to hold that position
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Kerenza Harris, an associate principal at Morphosis in Los Angeles
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Daniel Inocente, a space architect at Blue Origin who was previously an architect at SOM in New York
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Joseph Kunkel, Associate AIA of MASS Design Group, the AIA national 2022 Firm Award recipient
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Ron Rael, of Rael San Fratello, whose work is currently exhibited at ASU Art Museum
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Angela Watson, FAIA, the Phoenix-based President/CEO of Shepley Bulfinch