AIA Iowa Spring Conference
Future-Ready Practice
April 2-3, 2026
Virtual
Design isn't everything, it's the only thing.
Like sports championships, great design relies on the fundamentals, infrastructure, and strategy of (a) great Practice. This spring we will focus on the business of architecture and what makes a thriving, future-ready firm, conditioned for producing great design.
Pricing
AIA Iowa Members: $195 *
Non-members: $230 *
ISU Arch. Students & Faculty: FREE
* These prices reflect the Early Bird discount. Prices will increase after Friday, March 6.
Thursday Lineup
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Friday Lineup
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Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Welcome
Workshop 1
Beyond Intuition: Financial Mgmt for Small Firm Architects
Rena Kline, FAIA
10:15 - 10:30 AM
AIA Update
Carole Wedge, FAIA
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Workshop 2
When Confidence Becomes Risk: How Leadership Blind Spots Undermine Teams, Judgment, and Professional Welfare
Dick Hannasch
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
AIA Iowa Business Meeting
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
AI and Architecture in a Time of Uncertainty
Randy Deutsch, FAIA
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Welcome
Workshop 3
How to Break into a New Market
Valerie Puchades
10:15 - 10:45 AM
AIA Iowa Impact Awards
Years of Membership Recognition
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Workshop 3
New Service Offerings
Ryan Cameron, AIA
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Search for Shelter Presentation
AIA Iowa Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
National Economic Trends in the AEC Community
Michele Russo
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Bonus Workshop
The AIA Iowa Emerging Professionals Committee
How do I receive continuing education credits?
AIA Iowa will be closely monitoring webinar attendance over the two-day period. Participants are required to use their first and last names, rather than firm names or generic identifiers, for accurate tracking. Attendance records for AIA members will be reported to AIA National after the event. For those seeking a certificate of completion or with questions regarding credits, contact Colette Sheaff at csheaff@aiaiowa.org.
When will connection information be sent?
Conference connection information and other details will be emailed to registered attendees the week of March 30 to the email address attendees used when registering for the event. Please update your email settings to whitelist chuling@aiaiowa.org.
How many credits can be earned?
Attendees who participated in the FULL Spring Conference on April 2-3 can earn up to 7.5 AIA CES LUs. AIA Iowa is an AIA CES approved provider (#A023) with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. For more information about the number of credits earned, contact Colette Sheaff at csheaff@aiaiowa.org.
What is the refund policy?
No refunds are provided for AIA Iowa events after the early registration deadline of March 6, 2026. Additionally, failing to log in to the website for the member discount does not qualify for refunds or price adjustments. Participants needing registration website log-in information or cancellations and refund-related inquiries, contact Vicki Scott at vscott@aiaiowa.org.
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