National Events
FORUM
December 29 – January 1
Every year, the AIAS collects in one city over the winter holiday to network, hear from our sponsors, learn from other leaders, discuss issues relevant to architecture and design education, and conduct official AIAS business. All members are encouraged to attend and the location changes on a yearly basis. In addition to the energy of being surrounded by others with the same interests, the new Board of Directors is elected from a pool of incredibly inspiring candidates as they have speeches, debates and networking opportunities with AIAS members! forum.aias.org
Grassroots
July 19-22, 2018
For more than 30 years the AIAS has been preparing future leaders in architecture through our AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference.
Each year the conference brings together chapter leaders, AIAS Freedom By Design program leaders, and other emerging professionals seeking insight and preparation on how to make the most of their year ahead. Grassroots is usually held in the Washington, DC area in July. aias.org/grassroots
Regional Events
Quad Conferences
March-April 2018
Each year, regional conferences take place annually in the spring in the Northeast, South, Midwest and West Quads. These gatherings, known as Quad Conferences, are hosted by local chapters who have been selected to organize the event by their Quad. Themes vary based on the city, local culture, and architectural topic of choice.
Quad Conferences are a terrific way to meet other students in your region, learn about architecture outside of the classrooms and have a lot of fun. Quad Conferences
CRIT Live Research Symposiums
October 14, 2017
These fall events are an effort to provide student members with training opportunities centered on designing, funding, performing, and presenting effective research projects. As research represents an important facet of architecture in both the academy and practice, we want to ensure our members obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the profession. aias.org/critlive
International Conference
March 21-24, 2018
The International Conference of 2018, hosted by the American University in Dubai, is the first international conference of the American Institute of Architecture Students. International Conference
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