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2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA

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2023 Conference Agenda 

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10:00 AM
  1. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  2. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  3. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  4. 75 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Meet the Midwest's leading contractors and developers at the Networking Hub. Forge strategic partnerships, and explore collaborative opportunities that drive success in the ever-evolving world of construction.

  5. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  6. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  7. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  9. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
11:00 AM
  1. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  2. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  3. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  4. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  5. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  6. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  7. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
11:30 AM
  1. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Connect with construction professionals including contractors, architects, engineers, developers, project managers, and more, to share insights, and explore opportunities for growth and advancement in the construction industry. 

12:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  2. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  4. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  5. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  6. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  7. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
    Ukraine: From War to Reconstruction – the Construction Sector. A presentation / discussion by Fabrice Bonvoisin of the International Trade Club of Chicago and Bogdan Pukszta of the Polish American Cha ...
12:45 PM
  1. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    An exclusive networking event for architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and technology enthusiasts to connect, explore cutting-edge advancements, and leverage digital tools to revolutionize the construction industry. 

01:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  2. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  3. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  4. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  5. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  6. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  7. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
02:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion (Stage 5)
  2. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  3. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  4. 50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  5. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Come and join us in the Built Environment Networking Hub to connect with construction owners, in partnership with the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA). Attend this free session to grow your network as you connect with like-minded professionals from all across the state.

  6. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  7. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  9. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
03:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  2. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  4. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  6. 90 mins
    • Networking Hub

    The annual Diversity in Construction Networking Event is free-to-attend for all. Learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes and discuss the challenges facing BAME, LGBTQ+ and female AEC professionals. Join us to feel inspired by the diverse stories that make up one of the most exciting industries.

  7. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  8. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  9. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
04:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  2. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  4. 50 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion (Stage 5)
  5. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  6. 50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  7. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
04:30 PM
  1. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Expand on your connections with Chicago's leading companies paving the way for sustainability across the industry. Network with those committed to driving positive environmental change and creating a sustainable future.

05:00 PM
  1. 30 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  2. 30 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. 30 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion (Stage 5)
  4. 30 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. 30 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
10:00 AM
  1. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Networking lunch with leading professionals within the AEC industry. From engineers, architects, developers, realtors and more, connect with decision makers across the Midwest.

  2. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  3. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
    Face it. Many people don’t wake up feeling like winners. Life is hard. Maybe, just maybe, we could create a winning environment at work where people are recognized, and results are rewarded. This teac ...
  4. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  5. 50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  6. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  7. 50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
11:00 AM
  1. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  2. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  3. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  4. 50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  5. 50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  6. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  7. 60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
    • AIA CES Workshops
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
11:15 AM
  1. 75 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Connect with marketing professionals within the construction industry to share insights, and explore strategies that drive success in the construction sector's dynamic marketing landscape.

12:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  2. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  3. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  4. 50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  5. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  6. 50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  7. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
    This continuing education course covers BIFMA’s e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard, which is the basis for LEVEL certification. The content defines what LEVEL measures, how it works, and how it goes ...
  8. 60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
    • AIA CES Workshops
12:45 PM
  1. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Meet and exchange business cards with the Midwest's leading realtors and brokers. Whether you are a real estate agent, broker, investor, developer, or industry service provider, this event offers a valuable platform to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of real estate.

01:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  2. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  4. 60 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  5. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  6. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  7. 60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
    • AIA CES Workshops
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
02:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  2. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  3. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  4. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  5. 90 mins
    • Networking Hub

    The annual Women in Construction Networking Event, in collaboration with our key partner NAWIC, is free-to-attend for all. Learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes and discuss the challenges facing female AEC professionals. Network with fellow professionals and feel inspired by the diverse stories that make up one of the most exciting industries.  

  6. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
  7. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  8. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
03:00 PM
  1. 50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  2. 50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  3. 50 mins
    • Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  4. 50 mins
    • Architecture (Stage 1)
  5. 50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  6. 60 mins
    • AIA CES Workshops
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
  7. 60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
    Next/Now will focus on the innovation experience design as a whole. As the industry grows and continuously evolves at a fast pace, they will share the strategy, logistics and best practices when it co ...
  8. 60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
    • AIA CES Workshops
03:30 PM
  1. 60 mins
    • Networking Hub

    Join the Chicago chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Chicago) to network with architects and designers from around the area, learn about our numerous initiatives and advocacy efforts, and discover how you can further your career by attending one of the many professional development programs we offer to our members at no cost.

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