ArchEx 2025: Call for Presentations

Posted on by Delaney Ogden

Architecture Exchange East is the annual thought-leadership conference and expo curated by AIA Virginia. The conference will be held Nov. 5-7, 2025, in Richmond at the Richmond Marriott. Our goal is to bring together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers to present talks that are future-focused on a wide range of subjects, to provoke important conversations among design professionals, and to promote networking, relationship building, and collaboration.

This year’s theme is: Design the Future: Advancing Technology, Community & Business.

Celebrating its 38th year, ArchEx has always strived to help push the profession forward. We are looking for exciting and engaging topics and speakers to make this year unforgettable.

We value sessions that encourage conversation, connections, and collaborative learning. Think workshops, roundtables, tours, and interactive panels. Many of our session slots will be 60 minutes, but we can consider reserving longer time slots for more in-depth explorations. 

To propose an offering, complete and submit the Presentation Proposal Form by April 30, 2025. Your proposal will be reviewed, and you will be contacted no later than July 2024. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed proposal form online
  • Proposals must be received by the deadline date.
  • Expert speakers with public speaking experience are preferred
  • Presentation content must be sufficient for the proposed length of the session

Deadline is 11:59 p.m., April 30, 2025

Decision Process

All proposals are evaluated by AIA Virginia’s Education Advisory Council to ensure they address the educational needs of the audience and that the program is well-balanced. The submission review process will begin in May and will continue until the end of June.

If you would like to be a part of the Education Advisory Council and help shape the ArchEx program, please contact Delaney Ogden at dogden@aiava.org.

Suggestions and Questions

Suggestions for potential speakers or questions about the conference can be directed to Delaney Ogden, Director of Education at dogden@aiava.org.

Suggested Topics

  • Sustainable Design
  • Tours — Projects of interest, in progress or recently completed, restoration, redevelopment, urban planning, art installations, artist studios, creatives, historical architecture, etc.
  • Tours/experiences of cultural, historical, and artistic interest
  • Workshops/experiences that involve community design/engagement
  • Business planning
  • Excellence in Design
  • New Uses of Technology
  • Codes
  • Accessibility
  • Leadership
  • Office management
  • Residential design
  • Healthcare and wellness

We encourage interactive presentations (panel discussion, live Q&A/audience participation, slide show/visual presentation etc.) and those that qualify for HSW credit. We also encourage presentations to tie to this year’s theme of – Design the Future: Advancing Technology, Community & Business.

Mansfield Keynote Speaker at ArchEx ’24

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Jeffrey Yasuo Mansfield is a principal at MASS Design Group, where he works on a portfolio of projects that uplift lived experience and cultural memory. Jeffrey was named the 2023 Lifchez Visiting Professor of Practice in Social Justice at the University of California-Berkeley and the 2023 Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. He has taught design studios at the University of California-Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Jeffrey is also an inaugural recipient of the Ford and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Disability Futures fellowship and is a former John W. Kluge Fellow at the Library of Congress. Jeffrey co-authored The Architecture of Health, published by Cooper Hewitt and co-edited MASS Design Group’s first Monograph, Justice is Beauty. Jeffrey received his A.B. in Architecture at Princeton University and M.Arch at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has been deaf since birth.

We are thrilled to have Jeffrey join us at ArchEx this year and give our members a keynote presentation exploring how lessons from Deafness and Disability can inform the design of spaces that promote cultural belonging.

Online Registration is now closed. You can register onsite starting November 6th at the Richmond Marriott.

From the President’s Desk

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Ah, September is here, and with it, the cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived! As we’ve mentioned, AIA Virginia leadership has been traveling around our Commonwealth, hosting Town Hall happy hours to enjoy some face time with each of the (5) local chapters. A few weeks ago, we hosted one in my home chapter of Central Virginia at Three Notch’d Brewing in Charlottesville. It was a beautiful and joyful evening with many attending including our emerging professional group which regularly gathers on the first Thursday of each month. Join us on October 3rd for the Northern Virginia Town Hall! We also hosted a warm reception for our local ELA alumni. This group continues to give back to their architectural community, (applications for the class of 2025 are now being accepted!). Our Allied Members at The Garland Company hosted a lunch for those actively leading and volunteering in AIA Central Virginia. It was a wonderful week reconnecting with friends, hearing about emerging programs, and meeting new members eager to step up!

Upon careful consideration of AIA national’s 2025 dues increase of 3.9%, and considering current economic expectations, the AIA Virginia board of directors voted unanimously to hold the state-level dues steady for 2025. As we continue to hone and improve the organization’s impact by elevating and expanding our membership, we are grateful to each of you.

On a more solemn note, we recognize with sadness the passing of Bob Boynton, FAIA, who was a dear friend and inspiration to many and who, for decades, served the AIA at all levels.

Looking forward to November, registration is now open for ArchEx 2024! It is with the greatest hope of seeing all of you there that I offer the following encouragement:

Top 5 reasons to attend Architecture Exchange East 2024

#5          Re-connect with friends

Let’s face it, we don’t keep in touch with people because, well, we’re just too busy. Take a few days to spend some down time with old friends, fellow alumni, and colleagues. And while you’re here, we promise that you’ll make a few new friends who share your path or your passions.

#4          Earn those pesky CEUs

This is a chance to earn all your 2024 CEUs in one glorious event! Choose between dozens of sessions to quench your curiosities, hone your technical knowledge, or glean a new process or product to take back to your work.

#3          Delve into immersive experiences

 Whether it’s a building tour, a community workshop, or an urban sketching excursion, you can engage in hands-on experiences around our capital city. CNN Travel just named RVA as the #1 town in America to visit in 2024! C’mon, what are you waiting for?

#2          Attend the Awards Gala. It’s free!

Yep, this year, a ticket to Thursday night’s Visions Awards Gala is included in your ArchEx 3-day ticket price. It promises to be an evening of fun, frolicking, and celebration, while we recognize and honor the people and projects that inspire us most.

#1          Be inspired by our keynote speakers

This year’s theme of “Adapt” will frame the content as we delve into what it means to adapt to changes in our practices, our profession, and our planet. And Jeffrey Mansfield of MASS Design will headline a keynote not to be missed.  

Have other reasons that you’re attending? Share your ‘Why’ on our Instagram feed!

Kelly D. Callahan, AIA
2024 President, AIA Virginia

Registration Opens Tuesday, September 3!

Posted on by Delaney Ogden

Join us for the 37th Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) annual conference where we delve into the transformative theme of “Adapt” in architecture. As society evolves, so must our approach to design, sustainability, and the integration of diverse perspectives.  The ability of architects and architecture to adapt and innovate is more crucial than ever and this year’s conference promises valuable insights, networking opportunities, and collaborative discussions to improve the quality of the built environment.

AIA Virginia’s annual Architecture Exchange East will take place at the Richmond Marriott in Richmond, VA this November 6-8, 2024!

Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) is AIA Virginia’s annual signature educational event which brings together architects and designers to deliver a highly-curated program of educational sessions. The event features an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services from vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Attendees can earn all or most of the 18 required continuing education credits over the course of the two and a half day program. It also serves as the largest annual networking event for Virginia-based architects and allows architects and educators to share their research and case studies.

Join Us and Become a Sponsor

2024 Tabletop & Networking OPPORTUNITIES
Click to view Sponsorship Options 
Secure your tabletop and networking package early! Space is limited to 38 Sponsors.

Live engagement is more important than ever. 
ArchEx sponsors will have an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Virginia architects through personal engagement during this 2-day event.  Our refreshing, new approach provides the ability to problem solve side-by-side with architects, immersing your sales team in ongoing facilitated workshop discussions, breakout sessions, tours, group dining, social gatherings, and multiple celebrations. 
This is an opportunity to TRULY engage! Need more information? Contact: Jody Cranford, Sponsorship and Advertising Consultant, jcranford@aiava.org

Secure your ArchEx 2024 Sponsorship>>

Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) 2024: Save the Dates + NEW Location

Posted on by Delaney Ogden

Please save the dates for AIA Virginia’s annual Architecture Exchange East that will take place at the Richmond Marriott in Richmond, VA this November 6-8, 2024!

Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) is AIA Virginia’s annual signature educational event which brings together architects and designers to deliver a highly-curated program of educational sessions. The event features an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services from vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Attendees can earn all or most of the 18 required continuing education credits over the course of the three-day program. It also serves as the largest annual networking event for Virginia-based architects. The event also allows architects and educators to share their research and case studies.

Registration will open after Labor Day 2024 and the hotel room block will be available after registration opens.

Join Us and Become a Sponsor

2024 Tabletop & Networking OPPORTUNITIES
Click to view Sponsorship Options 
Secure your tabletop and networking package early! Space is limited to 38 Sponsors.

Live engagement is more important than ever. 
ArchEx sponsors will have an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Virginia architects through personal engagement during this 2-day event.  Our refreshing, new approach provides the ability to problem solve side-by-side with architects, immersing your sales team in ongoing facilitated workshop discussions, breakout sessions, tours, group dining, social gatherings, and multiple celebrations. 
This is an opportunity to TRULY engage! Need more information? Contact: Jody Cranford, Sponsorship and Advertising Consultant, jcranford@aiava.org

Secure your ArchEx 2024 Sponsorship>>

ArchEx 2024: Call for Presentations

Posted on by Delaney Ogden

Architecture Exchange East is the annual thought-leadership conference and expo curated by AIA Virginia. It will be held Nov. 6-8, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia! Our goal is to bring together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers to present talks that are future-focused on a wide range of subjects, to provoke important conversations among design professionals, and to promote networking, relationship building, and collaboration.

Celebrating its 37th year, ArchEx has always strived to help push the profession forward. We are looking for exciting and engaging topics and speakers to make this year unforgettable.

We value sessions that encourage conversation, connections, and collaborative learning. Think workshops, roundtables, tours, and interactive panels. Many of our session slots will be 60 minutes, but we’ll also reserve longer time slots for more in-depth explorations. 

To propose an offering, complete and submit the Presentation Proposal Form by April 30, 2024. Your proposal will be reviewed, and you will be contacted no later than July 2024. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed proposal form online
  • Proposals must be received by the deadline date.
  • Expert speakers with public speaking experience are preferred
  • Presentation content must be sufficient for the proposed length of the session

Deadline is 5:00 p.m., April 30, 2024

Decision Process

All proposals are evaluated by AIA Virginia’s Education Advisory Council to ensure they address the educational needs of the audience and that the program is well-balanced. The submission review process will begin in June and will continue until the entire program is set.

If you would like to be a part of the Education Advisory Council and help shape the ArchEx program, please contact Delaney Ogden at dogden@aiava.org.

Suggestions and Questions

Suggestions for potential speakers or questions about the conference can be directed to Delaney Ogden, Director of Education at dogden@aiava.org.

Suggested Topics

  • Tours — Projects of interest, in progress or recently completed, restoration, redevelopment, urban planning, art installations, artist studios, creatives, historical architecture, etc.
  • Tours/experiences of cultural, historical, and artistic interest
  • Workshops/experiences that involve community design/engagement
  • Business planning
  • Excellence in Design
  • New Uses of Technology
  • Codes
  • Accessibility
  • Leadership
  • Office management
  • Residential design
  • Healthcare and wellness
  • Sustainable Design

Explore Your Passions!

Posted on by Delaney Ogden

Did you know that AIA Virginia depends on 36 advisory council and committee volunteers each year to accomplish our strategic goals? View the AIA Virginia councils and committees. Diverse voices from all over the Commonwealth are needed to move the organization forward in the areas of Advocacy, Outreach, Education, and Member Services. Click on the links below to read more about the duties and experience you can expect on these Councils.

If interested, you can self-nominate yourself. Simply send a brief letter of interest and resume to AIA Virginia Executive Vice President, Paul Battaglia, at pbattaglia@aiava.org. If this service opportunity isn’t right for you at this time, please do share it with others. Fresh voices are welcome and encouraged to serve!

Join Us For ArchEx 2023

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Registration is now open for the largest annual gathering of architects and design professionals in the mid-Atlantic: Architecture Exchange East 2023. We are excited to reconvene in person this year and we’ve built in plenty of opportunities to (re)connect with your colleagues!

ArchEx 2023 features carefully curated roundtables, educational sessions, tours, engaging special events, and vendors in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall — all organized around our theme of Collaboration & Connectivity.

We’ve focused on creating interactive experiences with opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing and hands-on learning.

Online Registration>> now closed. You can register onsite Nov. 1-3, 2023

We hope you’re as excited as we are to come back together for this annual (re)union of the profession!

Hotel block at the Marriott Downtown