AIA Dallas is proud to present the Ninth 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.
The People’s Architect
A book by Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA, 2023 AIA Gold Medal winner and 2025 EMPOWERING Conference keynote speaker.
“Public space is the soul of the studio. This book celebrates the history and character of the people Ross Barney Architects designs for.” Purchase your copy to bring to EMPOWERING to be signed by the author. Use code RB50 to get 50% off!
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 1,000 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; Kim Yao, FAIA and Gabriela Carrillo.
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