The 2021 Tri-State Conference: Return to the Future is the third collaboration between AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania. This virtual conference will focus on looking ahead and meeting the challenges faced by the profession and the clients we serve. Throughout the conference, you will be able to select high impact programs that will provide solutions and resources that will shape the future of your firm. Keynote speakers will offer compelling stories and industry forecasts.

Education Tracks At A Glance

Sustainable Design

• Wednesday | Leveraging Existing and Historic Buildings for Climate Action (Approved for 1.5 HSW/LUs)

• Thursday | Designing for Resilience at the Waterfront (Approved for 1.5 HSW/LUs)

• Friday | Zero Energy Off The Shelf (Approved for 1.5 HSW/LUs)

Small Firm Operations

• Tuesday Pre-Conference | Architect as an Entrepreneur: Lessons in Establishing a New Practice (Approved for 3.0 LUs)

• Wednesday | Licensing Matters (submitted for AIA CES credit)

• Thursday | Building Small + Building Better (Approved for 1.5 HSW/LUs)

• Friday | Small Firms – Critical Practice (Submitted for AIA CES credit)

Community & Leadership

• Wednesday | Filling the Missing Middle: Strategies for Context-Sensitive Housing (Approved for 1.5 HSW/LUs)

• Thursday | Citizen Architect: Giving Back in a Civic Capacity (Approved for 1.5 LUs)

• Friday | Back to the (Future) Workplace (Approved for 1.5 HSW/LUs)

Questions? Contact Mike Cocca at mcocca@aianys.org