EMPOWERING 2025 is a mini-conference to educate, promote, encourage, and inspire our members. Hosted by the AIA Dallas Networks, this event is the combined effort of the Emerging Professionals Network, Latinos in Architecture Network, and Women in Architecture Network.
Leadership. Practice. Design.
The EMPOWERING conference that began in 2017 tapped into the need for mentorship and support for women in our profession – especially associate members. Under the leadership of the Women in Architecture network, the conference quickly expanded from a half day conference to a full day conference and has served over 700 participants to date.
In 2021, the conference broadened its scope to welcome the Emerging Professionals and Latinos in Architecture networks, furthering its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and representative architectural community. The conference provides a platform to support and uplift underrepresented voices within our membership.
Past keynote speakers include Lisa Lamkin, FAIA; Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA; Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA; Pete DeLisle, Hon. AIA; Wendy Dunnam Tita, FAIA; Michael Ford, AIA; Kourtny Garrett, Hon. AIA Dallas; Dan Noble, FAIA; Pascale Sablan, FAIA; Shannon Gaffney Murphy, AIA; Shelly Rosenberg; Marlon Blackwell, FAIA; and Kim Yao, FAIA.
Proceeds of this conference go towards each network’s scholarships and professional development grants, distributed by the Architecture and Design Foundation. These scholarships make college and careers in architecture more accessible and bring diversity and equity to our related professions.
Scholarship funds benefiting from this event include:
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities currently available are listed below. Availability of the following sponsorships are subject to change without notice. Please contact Cindy Stanley at cstanley@aiadallas.org to secure your sponsorship today.
- Formal recognition as sponsor at the event
- Company logo on printed event signage
- Company logo on event website and all digital promotions
- Four (4) tickets to the conference
- Formal recognition as sponsor at the event
- Company logo on printed event signage
- Company logo on event website and all digital promotions
- Two (2) tickets to the conference
- Formal recognition as sponsor at the event
- Company name on printed event signage
- Company name on event website and digital promotions
- One (1) tickets to the conference