EVENTS
POWERFUL 8 | EQUITY
Dropping by to see what’s in store for Powerful 8, the AIALA Women in Architecture’s stellar conference.
The 2021 iteration will occur in Fall 2021. Check back here for updates.
Please note this page still pertains to last year’s conference.
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Women in Architecture, WiA AIA|LA’s, Powerful conference (now entering its 7th iteration) has grown into an international caliber event.
Whether you are an early-career designer looking for tools that lead to a successful career, a firm partner interested in raising your office’s profile, or an established mid-career architect ready to move forward, Powerful, is for you.
Powerful Update –Click here to view the program and schedule for Powerful 7. Then scroll down to register.
We are thrilled that the following powerful women will headline Powerful 7:
+ Anne Fougeron, FAIA – Principal + Founder, Fougeron Architecture
+ Annie Chu, FAIA, IIDA – Founding Principal – Chu + Gooding Architects
+ Barbara Bestor, AIA – Principal + Founder, Bestor Architects
+ Billie Tsien, AIA – Founding Partner – Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners
+ Karin Liljegren, FAIA – Founder + Principal, omgivning
+ Nithya Raman – Candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 4
+ Nury Martinez – President, Los Angeles City Council; Councilwoman, Council District 6
The WiA and AIA|LA thank Powerful VII presenting sponsors KFA Architecture and MATT Construction for their support.
WHEN | WHERE
Friday, October 9, 2020 | 9:30A – 12:30P (updated closing time)
Friday, October 16 | 9:30A – 12N
On Zoom
AIA CES: 2.5 LUs per day
Attend both days: 5 LUs
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you to the generous sponsors of Powerful 7. Sponsorship is now closed for the event.
TICKETS
Two Day Pass:
$60 Members
$90 Non-Members
One Day Passes:
$40 AIA Members
$60 Non-Members
Purchase One-Day Pass for 10.09.20 Here
Purchase One-Day Pass for Day Two 10.16.20 Here
ABOUT THE PROGRAMMERS OF POWERUFL 7
Powerful 7 is programmed by the WiA Chairs + the Powerful 7 Committee:
Chairs
Chiara Bonsignori, AIA
Marine Maroukian, Assoc. AIA
Vice-Chairs
Ashley Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
Jennifer Noel Wong, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Past-Chairs
Lani Lee, AIA
Annette Wu, AIA
Breakout Sessions Chair:
Stephanie Reich, AIA, LEED AP
HEADLINERS
PANELISTS
Amale Andraos
Dean, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Kristinia Singiser, AIA
Managing Principal, HMC Architects
SPEAKERS
EMERGING VOICE
Dawn Hicks, Assoc. AIA
Rose Fellow, Community Design Coordinator at Venice Community Housing Corporation | SoCal NOMA, Treasurer.
BREAKOUT SESSION LEADERS
Christina Monti
Principal, CDM Consulting | Past-President, AWA+D
Dawn Hicks, Assoc AIA, NOMA
Rose Fellow, Community Design Coordinator at Venice Community Housing Corporation | SoCal NOMA, Treasurer
Deborah Weintraub, AIA, LEED AP
Chief Deputy City Engineer, Bureau of Engineering, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles
Erin Gehle
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, RIOS
Heidi Creighton, AIA, LEED Fellow
WELL Faculty, Fitwel Ambassador, Associate Principal, BuroHappold | Sustainability
Karin Liljegren, FAIA
Principal + Founder, Omgivning
Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C
Design Director, HDR Architecture
Kishani De Silva, Assoc. AIA
Executive Advisor (FUSE Fellow), Los Angeles County Development Authority
Lara Hoad, AIA, LEED AP
Principal Lara Hoad Architecture Design, Faculty Otis College of Art and Design and Woodbury School of Architecture
Pooja Bhagat, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Principal, Abode Communities|Architecture | AIALA Board Director
Simone Barth-Auster, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager, Omgivning Architecture / Interiors
Tania Van Herle, AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Corporate Systems Leader, HED
Presenting Sponsors
Champion Sponsors
Friends of Powerful
