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AIAspire & EP Summit

September 20 & 21, 2025

Elevate your career insights at the AIAspire conference and EP Summit, tailored for AIAS members and architecture students, focusing on diverse career paths with keynote speakers. Experience interactive sessions where students connect with industry professionals for valuable guidance in small group settings throughout the event. Emerging professionals and young architects from across Illinois are invited to attend the EP Summit side of this event consisting of keynotes, education sessions, networking opportunities and more.

WANT TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT FOR FREE?

AIA Illinois Chapter leadership will once again sponsor a limited number of EPs to attend the Summit! If you wish to attend and get the registration fee waived, submit your request asap according to your chapter affiliation.

 For details on how to register:

 AIA Chicago Email Allison Garwood Freeland AGarwoodFreedland@aiachicago.org 

AIA Eastern Illinois Email Mary Young myoung@aiail.org  

AIA Northeast Illinois Email Becky Gilbert bgilbert@aianei.org

AIA Prairie Email Mary Young aiaprairieillinois@gmail.com 

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

Need a sleeping room for the Summit?

Be sure to make your hotel reservation by August 20. 

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Prairie Grassroots

March 18th, 2025

Every year, AIA Illinois organizes Prairie Grassroots, a gathering where our member architects convene with state legislators at the Illinois State Capitol. During this impactful event, diverse voices from the architectural community engage in substantive dialogues, delving into pressing issues that resonate with our shared vision.

Register monthly monday webinars

@ Noon via Zoom

August 11 – Insights for Architecture Success: How to Craft a Data-Driven Strategy presented by Deltek

Explore how architecture firms can craft data-driven business strategies to thrive in a competitive market. This session will provide directors and senior leaders with actionable insights on leveraging industry metrics and emerging trends to inform strategic planning. Attendees will learn to assess their firm’s strengths, align strategies with market opportunities and foster innovation through data analytics. Leave with a comprehensive framework for enhancing adaptability, optimizing resource allocation and improving project delivery, ultimately positioning your firm for sustained success in a rapidly changing landscape. 

Register here

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FUTURE webinars

-August 25 – Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing and the Building Envelope/Lessons Learned presented by Detec Systems

-December 1 – Fundamentals of Photoluminescent Egress System Products presented by Balco