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SUMMARY:EMPOWERING Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \nAIA 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 $125. \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!
URL:https://www.aiadallas.org/event/empowering-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Pegasus Park\, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive\, Dallas\, TX\, 75247
CATEGORIES:AIA Dallas Events,Committees + Network Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Design Awards Announcement Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 17\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n325 N. St. Paul Street\, Suite 150\, Dallas\, TX\n$25 AIA Members\, $50 General Admission\, $10 Student Admission \nWho will take home the top honors? The AIA Dallas Design Awards recognizes outstanding work by Dallas architects\, both locally and across the country. The program honors the architects\, clients\, and consultants whose collaboration achieves design excellence. Join us as we announce and celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Built\, Unbuilt\, Divine Detailing\, and Student Design Awards! \nThe evening will be emceed by AIA Dallas President Michael Malone\, FAIA\, founding principal of Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects. Distinguished national jurors will share insights on the winning projects\, highlighting design trends and innovations emerging from this year’s diverse pool of submissions.
URL:https://www.aiadallas.org/event/aia-dallas-design-awards-announcement-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Architecture and Design Exchange\, 325 N. St. Paul Street\, Suite 150\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Dallas Events,Awards + Competitions,Committees + Network Events
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SUMMARY:Architecture Matters: Who Stole the Soul?
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Architecture Matters Lecture Series. Presented by McLaughlin Insurance.  \nArchitecture has never faced more competing demands. Cost\, schedule\, risk management\, sustainability\, wellness\, technology\, and performance metrics increasingly shape the decisions that define our buildings. Yet amid this complexity\, architects face an urgent question: What happened to beauty? What happened to meaning? Who stole the soul? \nIn this presentation\, Vandana Nayak and Ron Stelmarski of Perkins&Will examine the tension between architecture as a technical exercise and architecture as a cultural act. Through projects\, process\, setbacks\, and breakthroughs\, they explore what it takes to create beautiful\, memorable places in a profession often driven by expedience. \nDrawing from recent\, diverse project types and scales\, the session will reveal the thinking behind the work\, from ideation and model making to storytelling and the search for inspiration and meaning. It will confront questions facing the profession today: Does design excellence survive growth? Does firm size matter? Does place still matter in a global practice? Does geography influence design culture? How do architects preserve design integrity when every force seems to push toward the ordinary? \nJoin us to explore the deliberate effort required for a global practice to avoid a corporate\, anonymous identity and instead cultivate architecture rooted in craft\, place\, and human experience. Soulful architecture is not a luxury. It is an obligation that demands courage\, conviction\, and leadership.
URL:https://www.aiadallas.org/event/architecture-matters-perkinswill/
LOCATION:Architecture and Design Exchange\, 325 N. St. Paul Street\, Suite 150\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Dallas Events,Architecture Matters
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SUMMARY:Architecture + Design College Fair
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Dallas Education Outreach Committee and Architecture and Design Exchange (AD EX) invites all high school juniors and seniors to our annual Architecture + Design College Fair on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. \nThe in-person event will include practicing architects\, interns\, current students\, professors from local universities\, and representatives or alumni from universities offering a degree in architecture or related fields. \nStudents\, parents\, teachers\, and counselors will be able to ask questions\, receive first-hand information on what it takes to become an architect and learn how each university architectural program is unique. Students will gain knowledge on the path an architecture student takes upon graduating college: internship development requirements\, the licensing process\, professional practice\, and the organizations that support their career. \nAdditional sessions will offer portfolio and resume reviews\, financial aid opportunities\, and more. Plus\, we’re giving away some great prizes – you won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://www.aiadallas.org/event/architecture-design-college-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Architecture and Design Exchange\, 325 N. St. Paul Street\, Suite 150\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:AD EX Events,AIA Dallas Events,Committees + Network Events
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