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The AIA Colorado 2010 Practice & Design Conference
In an effort to continue to show the value of membership with AIA Colorado, the early-bird, member rate has been extended to Friday, Oct. 8, for all AIA, Associate AIA, AIAS and professional affiliate members. The extension provides late registrants with a 10% discount from the regular rate, allowing members in good standing to maximize the return on the investment that is membership. After Friday, Oct. 8, online registration will no longer be available and the onsite registration rates will be in effect.
The AIA Colorado 2010 Practice and Design Conference is Oct. 14-16 at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center (0633 Tennis Club Road, Keystone, CO 80435). The early-bird registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 8. Contact AIA Colorado Programs Manager Nicolle Thompson at nicolle@aiacolorado.org or 303.446.2266, ext. 111, with any questions about registration or this year’s conference.Online registration is available here or you may download the registration brochure and return it to AIA Colorado via fax at 303.446.0066, or mail it to: 1515 Arapahoe St., Ste. 1-110, Denver, CO 80202.For unique information on all of this year’s speakers and a lively discussion about the conference, please visit the AIA Colorado 2010 Practice and Design Conference blog at http://aiacodesignconference.blogspot.com/.This three-day event kicks off with the Practice Conference on Thursday, Oct. 14, which provides architects and professionals in the industry with practical tools to improve their everyday businesses. This year's program is a must-attend for emerging design professionals, small and medium-sized firm owners and sole practitioners.The Design Conference takes place Oct. 15-16 with the theme, Get Uncomfortable. This year’s speakers include:- Oren Safdie, playwright- Paul Lewis, AIA, founding partner of Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis Architects (New York)- Angela Brooks, principal at Pugh+Scarpa Architects (Los Angeles) and the AIA Colorado 2010 Design Awards Jury Chair- John Westmuckett and Mike Bridges, of Westmuckett Hawkes Ltd. (London) and Galliford Try (London), respectively- Aziza Chaouni, founding partner of Bureau E.A.S.T. (Los Angeles, Toronto, Morocco)- Bruce Nichol, Int’l Assoc. AIA, partner at Front, Inc. (New York)- Axel Fridman, founding partner of Dieguez Fridman Arquitectos (Buenos Aires)- Aaron Betsky, director of the Cincinnati Art MuseumOther conference highlights include the President’s Reception with Exhibitors, prize drawings and the AIA Colorado 2010 Design Awards Gala. Do not miss the opportunity to network with colleagues, have some fun and earn continuing education credits!AIA Colorado is offering some new and exciting payment and registration options for this year’s conference, including a payment plan and a two-day conference flex pass. For more on these registration options, please click on the link below or download the registration brochure.Attendee lodging is arranged at properties throughout Keystone Resort. Guest room rates vary based on property and room size, from $119 to $189 per night for standard guest rooms. Rates are subject to all state, county and city taxes, resort fees and assessments in effect at the time of meeting. Attendees must make their own lodging reservations directly with the reservations department at the hotel by calling 800.258.0437 and referencing group code CK2ARC. All reservations must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 10, to be guaranteed the negotiated room rates.Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities for the conference also are available: download the Call for Exhibitors & Sponsors. Contact AIA Colorado Director of Membership and Development Greg Bell at greg@aiacolorado.org or 303.446.2266, ext. 113, for more information.Resource Links:
