The Future Vision seminar presented by the AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will be held virtually this year through multiple sessions the week of November 8-12. We will be adding the events as they are confirmed. Check back for updated information about the sessions and registration as we near the event dates.
A $10 discount is available if you purchase tickets for the Wednesday and Friday morning events together. Students are free
We understand it has been a hard year for many. We do have a limited number of Future Vision scholarships available. Please contact Colleen Bastendorff for more information
November 8: Room for More + CoEDI Panel (Panelists TBD)
11:30am to 1:30pm | 2 AIA LU|HSW Available | Free to All
Future Vision 2021 kicks off with a panel co-hosted by Room for More and CoEDI. The panel will focus on the concept of an ‘Equi-District’, exploring what an equi-district could be, its relationship to the built environment, and how the concept can help center equity in our work as designers. Panelists will include community members and design professionals for an engaging discussion combining lived and professional experiences.
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November 9: Community Connection Slam Update
4-5:30pm | Free to All
It's time for round two! Join AFO, the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland (NOMA PaDX), and AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (AIA CoEDI) for a virtual Pecha Kucha inspired event connecting youth programs across Oregon.
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November 10: Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Specifications, presented by CSI
11:30am to 1:30pm | 2 AIA LU|HSW Available
$25 for AIA Members, $35 for non-members, free for students
Cost: $25 for AIA Members, $35 for Non-AIA Members | Free for Students
Join CSI and industry leaders for a discussion and hands-on workshop where we will explore how construction specifications can be a tool in advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion goals in the built environment.
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November 10: AIAO Digital Design Series - Inclusivity in Design Across Multiple Scales
5-6pm | 1 AIA LU|HSW Available | Free to All
Equity, accessibility, and inclusion don't just happen in the building, but at a variety of scales of human experience. By looking beyond traditional paradigms and challenging what inclusion means at different scales of design, we will uncover lessons learned and implementable strategies to expand our understanding of inclusive design practices. We will explore equity, accessibility, and inclusion through a multi-disciplinary design lens including interior design, planning, and architecture.
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November 11: Thursday Roundtable - Meet the 2021 Oregon Architecture Awards Jury
5-6pm | Free to All
Meet our 2021 Jury: Pascale Sablan, Bryan C. Lee Jr., and Ricardo de Jesús Maga Rojas. The Jury will be discussing the philosophy of award-winning design and just what it takes to advance architectural practice through good design.
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November 12: Keynote - A Conversation with Steven Lewis
11:30am to 1:30pm | $25 for AIA Members, $35 for non-members, free for students | 2 AIA HSW Pending
The Future Vision Keynote event will feature a conversation between AIA Oregon’s own Chandra Robinson, AIA, NOMA, and Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP®. They will discuss the topic of Future Vision through Steven’s lens of experiences as an AIA Whitney Young award recipient, Principal at ZGF, and former Urban Design Director for the City of Detroit.
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November 12: Oregon Architecture Awards Celebration
5:30-7:30 | Virtual Event | Free to All
Cap off Future Vision with the Oregon Architecture Awards Celebration
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What folks are saying:
“I can’t wait for the Future Vision 2021 symposium hosted by AIAO Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion starting Nov 8! It was through my participation in CoEDI that I became actively involved with AIAO and have since grown so much in my professional career with the support from wonderful members in this committee. I look forward to gathering again with other design professionals that are putting in the work to understand the complexity of social equity and justice in our profession. I always leave CoEDI’s seminars refreshed and recharged to further the work that we do. It’s knowing that we are all in this together that gives me hope, and together we must enact impactful change. I strongly encourage you to join this year’s seminar to be part of the conversation and movement in advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our chosen profession.” Stephanie Morales, Assoc. AIA
"I have been part of the planning team for Future Vision since its inception in 2017 and to this day am perennially excited to attend & be part of this annual event. Since launching, this event has offered a full day devoted to gathering with industry professionals to discuss topics related to equity, diversity and inclusion. More recently the mission of this event has broadened to serve as a platform to explore the intersectionality of the broader profession and partner with aligned organizations.
To me the appeal of Future Vision, either in person or remotely, is knowing that I will always come away with new knowledge, reinvigorated purpose and actionable takeaways. A common thread that unites every Future Vision Conference is receiving the knowledge and resources to advocate for a more equitable profession at multiple scales: at the personal level, within your firm and globally." Jennifer Wright, AIA
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