The AIBC invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions, or facilitating workshops at the 2024 AIBC Conference! The Institute is delighted that the event will be taking place in-person from April 22 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. The AIBC Conference attracts 500+ attendees, with architectural professionals from across B.C. and beyond coming together to attend more than 20 professional development sessions, as well as engaging evening events.
The deadline to submit a proposal is October 16, 2023.
AIBC Conference 2024: Act
The theme for AIBC Conference 2024 is “Act” – a simple yet profoundly impactful word that encompasses many meanings. Within the architectural profession, it encapsulates a range of facets of professional practice and the role of architects in the built environment:
The act of designing and building with purpose and creativity;
Taking action to address social, economic, and climate challenges;
Reacting and proactively responding to evolving societal needs and technologies;
Acting with integrity and upholding professional standards;
Adhering to the governing act in B.C., the Professional Governance Act;
and much more – all centered around the call to act.
AIBC Conference 2024 will delve into the multiple dimensions of the word “act.” The conference will explore technical actions, the art and science of architecture, as well as the thoughtful ways architectural professionals have impacted the built environment and their communities. We encourage you to bring your unique perspective to the event, where you will be both challenged and inspired to act.
Submission Criteria
A variety of presentation formats are sought, including lectures, panel discussions and workshops. Sessions will be 75 minutes in length, 60 minutes for presentation time with an additional 15 minutes for a question and answer period. The AIBC is looking for presenters who are experts in their fields and familiar with presenting to groups of 30 to 120.
The following criteria will be examined when reviewing and selecting submissions:
- Inspired content that is clear, concise and educational in nature;
- Relevance to the profession of architecture;
- Compliant with the necessary standards for AIBC’s Continuing Education System; and
- Qualified speakers with experience presenting at similar regional, national, or international conferences.
Conference 2024 Program
The Conference Professional Development (PD) Advisory Group is specifically interested in presentations related to the following topics:
- Innovative and sustainable technologies: mass timber, Step Code, Passive House, pre-fabricated materials, embodied carbon, 3D printing, regenerative design, etc.
- Learning from Indigenous culture and design, working with Indigenous groups
- Resiliency to natural events (flood, wildfire): mitigation, planning and design
- Diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession: overcoming barriers and unconscious bias
- Integrated design process
- Urban planning policy and design; designing for affordability and/or temporary housing
- Cross-cultural influences on architecture
- Architectural case studies embodying the above topics
- Unique experiences related to the above topics (e.g. architectural tours, workshops)
Submission Timeline, Form, and Deadline
The deadline to submit a proposal to speak at AIBC Conference 2024 is October 16, 2023. Those who are interested in speaking or presenting at the Conference are encouraged to complete the Conference Submission Form.
September 7, 2023: Call for Submissions issued
October 16, 2023: Call for Submissions closes
Early December: Speakers notified