Join AIA Atlanta at Designed for Next, a one-day summit for AEC leaders and emerging professionals ready to build — whether growing a firm, advancing a career, or leading what comes next.
Sessions are built around tough decisions AEC professionals are facing, from AI adoption and firm growth to risk management, succession planning, and development fundamentals, led by practitioners with proven track records.
Passes
Assoc. AIA Member: $199
AIA Member: $225
Nonmember: $275
What’s included
- Full-day access to all Main Stage and Focus Sessions
- Earn up to 5 AIA LU, including 2 HSW credits
- Structured peer table discussions with AEC leaders
- Networking with practitioners, emerging leaders, and industry vendors
- Seated lunch + coffee service
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Date and Time:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm -
Location:
Loews Atlanta Hotel
1065 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309 - Credits: 4 AIA LU + 2 LU/HSW
- Provider: AIA Atlanta
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Speakers
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Jim Eshleman, AIA
Managing Principal
REDCON ConsultingHow Firms Get Exposed (1 LU/HSW)
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Simon Goodhead
Principal Consultant & President
Goodhead StrategiesStrategy Beyond Word of Mouth (1 LU)
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Akhil Hemanth, Assoc. AIA
AI Technology Architect
Newcomb & BoydAI Is Here. Now What? (1 LU)
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KK Loy, AIA
Development Manager
JLLFollow the Money: What Designers Don’t Know About Development
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Paul Van Slyke, AIA
Independent Consultant
Van Slyke Architectural ShopSuccession Is a Growth Strategy (1 LU)
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Become a Sponsor
Put your brand in front of Atlanta’s AEC decision-makers. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for Designed for Next. Request the full sponsor prospectus below.