Conference Schedule

Name Time Speakers Credits Price
First-Timer's Breakfast8:30 AM - 9:30 AM   
Kickoff + Keynote Panel Discussion: Uncertainty to Opportunity: Designing Resilience in a Changing World10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPeter MacKeith, Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas
Margaret Cavenagh, AIA, LEED AP, Perkins&Will
Elliot Felix, Buro Happold		1.5 AIA LU 
Networking Break/Expo Hall11:30 AM - 12:00 PM   
Annual Business Meeting + Lunch12:00 PM - 1:45 PMPaul Battaglia, AIA, AIA Virginia1.75 AIA LU 
Networking Break/Expo Hall1:45 PM - 2:00 PM   
ADUs: Why the Future of Housing is in Your Backyard2:00 PM - 3:00 PMileana schinder, Ileana Schinder, PLLC1 AIA LU 
An Architect's Guide to Sound Isolation2:00 PM - 3:00 PMAnthony Stazzone, Marino WARE1 AIA LU 
Boosting Profitability through More Effective Negotiations2:00 PM - 3:00 PMRichard Coughlan, Ph.D., University of Richmond, Robins School of Business1 AIA LU 
DO GOOD WORK: How Public Art Can Radically Enhance "Place"2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWilliam Dodge, A Gang of Three1 AIA LU 
The Future of Inclusion in Architecture: LGBTQIA+ Alliances2:00 PM - 3:00 PMSpencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP, Adaptive Property Solutions
Jonathan Hiser
Larry Paschal		1 AIA LU 
Designing for Heroes2:00 PM - 3:00 PMMatthew Pearson, AIA, RIBA, Ayers Saint Gross
Paul Schelechow		1 AIA LU | HSW 
Genomic Engineering for the Built Environment2:00 PM - 3:00 PMGiorgia Cannici, Virginia Tech1 AIA LU 
AI + The Future of Practice2:00 PM - 3:00 PMAmber Lombardo, Luna Lake, LLC
Daniel Stine, Lake Flato Architects		1 AIA LU | HSW 
Networking Break/Expo Hall3:00 PM - 3:15 PM   
Coffee Networking: Advocacy3:15 PM - 4:00 PM   
Design Your Career: Navigating Growth and Balance4:00 PM - 5:00 PMShawn Mulligan, AIA, DESIGN CLARITY
Amanda Moxham		1 AIA LU | HSW 
Building Impact: Assessing the Readiness of Practice & Education4:00 PM - 5:00 PMCorey Clayborne, The American Institute of Architects
Meagan Jancy, MTFA
Andy McIntyre
Michele Russo		1 AIA LU | HSW 
Architects’ Guide to Design Innovation, Safety, Performance, Sustainability & Resilience with CMU4:00 PM - 5:00 PMSteve Blye, AIA, The Beauty of Block1 AIA LU | HSW 
New Realities to Today’s Economic, Social & Political Challenges4:00 PM - 5:00 PMClark Davis, FAIA, LEED AP, Cameron Macallister Group1 AIA LU 
AI-Accessibility: Modeling the Future of Inclusive Design4:00 PM - 5:00 PMAndrew Gipe-Lazarou, Virginia Tech1 AIA LU 
Prefabricated Fireproof Columns4:00 PM - 5:00 PMTrish Brindle, Fire Trol1 AIA LU | HSW 
Designing the Future: Emerging Trends in Building Community4:00 PM - 5:00 PMManoj Dalaya, KGD Architecture
Gregory Giammalvo, Arup
Philip Palacios		1 AIA LU 
Material Pledge: A Holistic Path to Healthy Materials4:00 PM - 5:00 PMSusan Pilato, Mantra Inspired Furniture
William Abrahamson, AIA CPHC, Grimm + Parker Architects		1 AIA LU | HSW 
Connections Welcome Reception5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  $65.00
VANOMA 5-Year Anniversary Celebration7:00 PM - 9:00 PM  $20.00
Name Time Speakers Credits Price
Coffee Networking: JEDI & VANOMA7:45 AM - 8:30 AM   
Keynote Workshop: The Transformative Role of AI in the AEC Industry8:30 AM - 10:30 AMDr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh, YegaTech2 AIA LU 
Networking Break/Expo Hall10:30 AM - 10:45 AM   
Emerging Leaders in Architecture Class Project Presentation10:45 AM - 12:00 PMEmerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA)1.25 AIA LU 
Design Expo: Lunch with Exhibitors12:00 PM - 2:00 PM   
Coffee Networking: Emerging Professionals2:00 PM - 2:45 PM   
Resilient and Sustainable Rainscreen Design2:00 PM - 3:00 PMJonnie Hasan1 AIA LU 
Resilience through Adaptation and Innovation: Rural Housing2:00 PM - 3:00 PMJori Erdman, AIA, NOMA, James Madison University
Lemara Morrell, James Madison University		1 AIA LU | HSW 
Architectural Mad Libs2:00 PM - 3:00 PMChris Warren, Clark Nexsen1 AIA LU 
Building Community Capacity Through Intentional Design2:00 PM - 3:00 PMEric Harris, University of the District of Columbia1 AIA LU | HSW 
AI + Business Panel Discussion2:00 PM - 3:00 PMShawn Mulligan, AIA, DESIGN CLARITY
Omar Garriott, UVA Darden
Neal Magee, University of Virginia
Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh, YegaTech		1 AIA LU 
Utilizing Technology for Experiential Decision Making2:00 PM - 3:00 PMGeoffrey Sparks, Arup1 AIA LU 
Global Visions for Designing Resilience2:00 PM - 3:00 PMIrem Sezer, Texas A&M1 AIA LU 
Spring Shadow Studio and the Future of Architectural Mentorship2:00 PM - 3:00 PMDaya Taylor, Ph.D, RA, Hampton University
Jeffrey Butts
Brian Gore
Ariana McCoy		1 AIA LU 
Networking Break/Expo Hall3:00 PM - 3:15 PM   
Career Stage Roundtables (Early, Mid, Late)3:15 PM - 4:45 PM 1.5 AIA LU 
Networking Break/Expo Hall4:45 PM - 5:00 PM   
AIA Virginia J.E.D.I. Committee presents: Now What? A Conversation About Design Industry Culture5:00 PM - 6:00 PMQuinton Mason, Baskervill
Airiel Barrientos
Stacy Scott, PhD
Michael Spory, AIA
Mel Price, FAIA, LEED AP		1 AIA LU 
Engagement by Design: Blueprint for Community Involvement5:00 PM - 6:00 PMSerena Gruia, Albemarle County1 AIA LU 
LOTP SPONSOR SESSION - TBD5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   
From Planning to Possibility: A Strategic Vision for William & Mary's Campus5:00 PM - 6:00 PMDan Pisaniello, AIA, William & Mary
Sinead Gallivan		1 AIA LU 
Preserving the Hand in a Digital Future5:00 PM - 6:00 PMZach Grigg
Jimmy Grigg
Willie Greenough		1 AIA LU 
Next-Gen Revit Families for Laboratory Prototyping5:00 PM - 6:00 PMMegan Johnson, Nycom
Ben DeMaria
Thomas Mooney, Nycom		1 AIA LU | HSW 
AI + You Workshop5:00 PM - 6:00 PMJack Deutsch, Amphibian
Ali Rizwan		1 AIA LU 
The Bread & Butter of Specifying – Building a Sandwich in 3 Parts5:00 PM - 6:00 PMGina Robinson, HDR, Inc.
Hana Nguyenky, Conspectus, Inc.		1 AIA LU 
Visions for Architecture Cocktail Reception & Gala6:30 PM - 10:30 PM  $160.00
Name Time Speakers Credits Price
Coffee Networking: Historic Resources Committee8:00 AM - 8:45 AM   
Coffee Networking: Virginia Committee on the Environment8:00 AM - 8:45 AM   
Fellows Breakfast8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  $50.00
Firm Size + Non Traditional Roundtables (Small, Mid-Size, Large, and Non-traditional)9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1.5 AIA LU 
Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training9:00 AM - 3:30 PMPaula Loomis, Urban Collective6.5 AIA LU | HSW 
Networking Break/Expo Hall10:30 AM - 10:45 AM   
Leading by Design: Creative Futures at the Intersection of Arts10:45 AM - 11:45 AMLori Garrett, Glave& Holmes Architecture
Kevin Bergeron
Robert Parise, AIA
Terry McCormick
Samuel M. Lasky		1 AIA LU 
Differing Minds: Considering Neurodiversity in School Design10:45 AM - 11:45 AMEmily Wright, AIA, LEED AP, Grimm + Parker Architects
Kat Schooley		1 AIA LU 
Fort Bradshaw LBC Certification - Challenges and Lessons10:45 AM - 11:45 AMLuis G. Huertas, AIA, NCARB, LFA, LEED AP+, Sustainable Design Consulting LLC1 AIA LU 
Fostering Environmental Stewards: Graphics for Green Schools10:45 AM - 11:45 AMBrittney Butler, LEED AP BD+C, Iconograph
Rush Otis, Iconograph
Tyler Jenkins, Associate AIA		1 AIA LU 
How Resiliency Assessments Improve Design and Minimize Risk10:45 AM - 11:45 AMRebecca Aarons-Sydnor, CDT, Assoc AIA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, Mead & Hunt
Heather Bray		1 AIA LU 
Experience RVA – TukTuk Tours: Civil War, Slavery, & Emancipation10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 2 AIA LU 
Experience RVA – TukTuk Tours: Best of Richmond Bakeries10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 2 AIA LU 
North Building at Kinsale Center Tour10:45 AM - 12:15 PMChristopher Cromer
Justin Sculthorpe		1 AIA LU 
VPM Media Corporation Headquarters Hard Hat Tour10:45 AM - 12:15 PMLisa Clark
Spencer Grice
Andy Lehman		1 AIA LU 
The Art and Challenge of Transforming History: Ballast Tour10:45 AM - 12:15 PMEmily Striffler, AIA, 510 Architects
Chrisie Thompson
Christina Kern
Rachel Ramey, NCIDQ		1 AIA LU 
Feed More Tour10:45 AM - 12:15 PMAlan Davis, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Baskervill
Jeff Taylor		1 AIA LU 
Experience RVA – TukTuk Tours: Richmond Mural Tour10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 2 AIA LU 
Experience RVA – TukTuk Tours: Scavenger Hunt10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 2 AIA LU 
Richmond Community Centers Tour10:45 AM - 1:00 PMAnca Lipan, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Baskervill
Nicole Gallini
Kelly McCarthy		2 AIA LU 
Craftsperson's Crawl10:45 AM - 3:00 PMSusan Reed, Glavé & Holmes Architecture4 AIA LU