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Designed for Next — AEC Business Symposium

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Designed for Next Speakers

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
  • 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
  • Speakers

  • Jim Eshleman headshot

    Jim Eshleman, AIA

    Managing Principal
    REDCON Consulting

    How Firms Get Exposed (1 LU/HSW)

  • Simon Goodhead headshot

    Simon Goodhead

    Principal Consultant & President
    Goodhead Strategies

    Strategy Beyond Word of Mouth (1 LU)

  • Akhil Hemanth

    Akhil Hemanth, Assoc. AIA

    AI Technology Architect
    Newcomb & Boyd

    AI Is Here. Now What? (1 LU)

  • KK Loy headshot

    KK Loy, AIA

    Development Manager
    JLL

    Follow the Money: What Designers Don’t Know About Development
    (1 LU)

  • Paul Van Slyke headshot

    Paul Van Slyke, AIA

    Independent Consultant
    Van Slyke Architectural Shop

    Succession Is a Growth Strategy (1 LU)

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