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2026 Practice + Design Conference

Wednesday • November 11

Registration Desk Open

1 pm – 7 pm

Featured Presentation

State of the State of Colorado

3 – 6 pmCastle Peak

Join us for a data-driven look at the economic, demographic, resilience, and policy trends shaping the future of architecture in Colorado. This session will feature four presenters and a panel discussion with time for Q+A. 2 LU|HSW

(Included in conference registration)

State of the State of Colorado Happy Hour

6 – 7 pmCrestone Main Lobby & Foyer

Drinks and appetizers provided. 

2026 Practice + Design Conference

Thursday • November 12

Expo Hall Open

7:30am – 7pm • Expo Hall Open

Micro Sessions

7:30 – 8:30amCrestone Main Lobby & Foyer

A 1-hour learning opportunity featuring 3 presentations. 1 LU|HSW

Breakfast

8 – 9 amLongs/Quandary Peak

Keynote 1

John Ronan, FAIA

Founding Principal, John Ronan Architects

9 – 10:15 am • Grays Peak

Breakout Series 1 • 10:30 – 11:30 am

Torrey’s Peak, Shavano Peak, and Red Cloud Peak Breakout Rooms. 1 LU|HSW

Solutions Showcase & Lunch • 11:30am – 1pm

Longs/Quandary Peak • Interact with industry partners in the Expo Hall.

Lunch • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Sponsored Lunch & Learns • 12 – 1 pm

Torrey’s Peak, Shavano Peak, and Red Cloud Peak Breakout Rooms. 1 LU|HSW

Keynote 2

Stephen Kieran, FAIA

Founder and Partner, KieranTimberlake

1:15 – 2:30 pm • Grays Peak

Sponsored Refreshment Break

2:30 – 3 pm • Longs Peak Foyer

Breakout Series 2 • 3 – 4 pm

Torrey’s Peak, Shavano Peak, and Red Cloud Peak Breakout Rooms. 1 LU|HSW

Keynote 3

Robert Ivy, FAIA

4:15 – 5:15 pm • Grays Peak

Industry Happy Hour • 5:30 – 7pm

Longs/Quandary Peak

2026 Practice + Design Conference

FRIDAY • November 13

7:30am – 1pm • Expo Hall Open

Micro Sessions

7:30 – 8:30amCrestone Main Lobby & Foyer

A 1-hour learning opportunity featuring 3 presentations. 1 LU|HSW

Breakfast

8 – 9 am • Longs/Quandary Peak

Keynote 4

Florian Idenburg, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Jing Liu, AIA

Florian Eidenberg, Intl. Assoc. AIA, Principal, SOLID OBJECTIVES IDENBURG LIU, Professor of the Practice at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

Jing Liu, AIA, Principal, SOLID OBJECTIVES IDENBURG LIU

9 – 10:15 am Grays Peak

Breakout Series 3 • 10:30 – 11:30 am

Torrey’s Peak, Shavano Peak, and Red Cloud Peak Breakout Rooms. 1 LU|HSW

Keynote 5

Angela Brooks, FAIA
Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA

Angela Boorks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks Scarpa Huber

Larry Scarpa, FAIA, Principal, Brooks Scarpa Huber

11:45am – 1pm Grays Peak

Grab & Go Lunch • 1 pm

Longs Peak Foyer

PROJECT TOUR

KINDRED RESORT

1:30 – 2:30pm • Kindred Resort • 1 LU|HSW

Exhibitor Tear Down • 1 – 3pm

Registration Desk Closes • 2 pm


Education

Conference participants can earn 14 CEUs through the full program. More information on HSW content to come. Take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your learning and fulfill continuing education requirements in one place!

Don’t miss it. Secure your spot at the Practice + Design Conference today!

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