BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Dallas - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aiadallas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA Dallas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T132506 CREATED:20251119T154751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184912Z UID:10001214-1789113600-1789146000@www.aiadallas.org SUMMARY:EMPOWERING Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:AIA Dallas is proud to present the Tenth Annual EMPOWERING Conference—a dynamic collaboration between our Women in Architecture\, Latinos in Architecture\, and Emerging Professionals Networks. Guided by our mission to transform the world around us\, this conference is dedicated to equipping attendees with essential tools and knowledge to drive positive change through Design\, Practice\, and Leadership. We invite you to engage with our outstanding lineup of speakers\, each a trailblazer making a meaningful impact in our communities. \nRead More\n EMPOWERING Conference\nThe EMPOWERING Conference is a dynamic collaboration between our Women in Architecture\, Latinos in Architecture\, and Emerging Professionals Networks. Guided by our mission to transform the world around us\, this conference is dedicated to equipping attendees with essential tools and knowledge to drive positive change through design\, practice\, and leadership. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n The event at a glance \n \n \n \n What: 2026 EMPOWERING Conference\nWhere: Pegasus Park\, 3000 Pegasus Drive\, Dallas\, TX 75247\nWhen: Friday\, September 11\, 2026\nRegistration Rates: Early-Bird AIA Member $75; Early-Bird General Admission $100. \nEvent Link: https://www.aiadallas.org/event/empowering-conference-2026/ \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Why this event matters \n \n \n \n The AIA Dallas EMPOWERING Conference is an annual\, full-day professional development event created to support the growth and leadership of emerging and underrepresented voices within the architecture profession. Launched in 2017\, the conference began as an initiative of the Women in Architecture network and has since expanded to include Emerging Professionals and Latinos in Architecture\, reflecting a broader commitment to equity\, mentorship\, and leadership development across the industry. \nCentered around the themes of Design\, Practice\, and Leadership\, EMPOWERING features keynote speakers\, panel discussions\, and educational sessions led by nationally and internationally recognized architects\, designers\, and industry leaders. Topics often address career advancement\, firm culture\, ethical leadership\, sustainability\, and the social impact of design—providing attendees with both practical skills and big-picture perspectives. \nSince its inception\, the conference has served more than 1\,000 participants and continues to grow in scale and influence within the North Texas AEC community. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Who should attend \n \n \n \n \nIndividuals in the early stages of their architecture career who want to gain access to mentorship\, career guidance\, and tools for advancing design\, practice\, and leadership.\nArchitects from under-represented groups interested in connecting with peers and leaders who have shared experiences\, an hearing from others who have historically lacked visibility in the profession.\nProfessionals seeking leadership growth\, regardless of career stage\, to build confidence\, develop leadership skills\, and broaden their understanding of practice and community impact.\nFirm leaders and managers responsible for staff development\, mentorship\, and organizational culture to gain insights into trends\, challenges\, and opportunities affecting the next generation of architects.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Join us by helping promote this year’s event to your colleagues\, peers\, and networks using the information and sample messages below. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sample Social Media content \n \n \n \n Tag AIA Dallas on LinkedIn\, Facebook\, and Instagram. \nOption A (general): \nI’m excited to be a part of AIA Dallas’ 10th annual EMPOWERING Conference on September 11\, 2026. This event is an important opportunity to develop your knowledge and leadership skills with speakers that address career advancement\, firm culture\, ethical leadership\, sustainability\, and the social impact of design. \nRegister today: [EVENT LINK] \nOption B (speaker-forward): \nI’m excited to be a speaker at AIA Dallas’ EMPOWERING Conference on Friday\, September 11\,2026! If you are interested in supporting the growth and leadership of emerging and underrepresented voices within the architecture profession\, I hope you will join me there. \nRegister today: [EVENT LINK] \nOption C (sponsor-forward): \nWe’re proud to support AIA Dallas’ EMPOWERING Conference on Friday\, September 11\, 2026. This event reflects our commitment to equity\, mentorship\, and leadership in the architecture field and related industries. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegister today: [EVENT LINK] \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Graphics \n \n \n \n Coming soon! \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Registration Coming Soon URL:https://www.aiadallas.org/event/empowering-conference-2026/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:AIA Dallas Events,Committees + Network Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR