We can't wait to connect with all our EQxD Champions this week in Philadelphia! There is so much to see and do, but there are definitely things that you won't want to miss. Let this post be a guide to the events with a lens for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and the people that champion Equity in Architecture.
Wednesday - May 18th
EQxD Hackathon & Happy Hour
May 18, 2016 EQxD Hackathon Architecture And the Era of Connections Happy Hour is 5:30-7:30pm at Smokin' Betty's (please register by end of day Tuesday.)
http://eqxdesign.com/calendar/2016/3/8/eqxd-hackathonhappyhour-smokinbettys-phl
Thursday - May 19th
8:30-10:00am
Keynote Speaker 1 - Julia Louis Dreyfus "VEEP" - Innovate, disrupt & take risks
As the mastermind behind iconic characters Elaine Benes (from the NBC hit series Seinfeld) and Selina Meyer (from the HBO series Veep, now in its fifth season), Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been riveting audiences with portrayals that upend the stereotypes over her impressive 30+ year career. In her personal life, Julia is a social activist who is passionate about climate change, water conservation, children’s education, and the power of design. Important topics that we connect with, too. Interviewing Julia is Terry Gross.
https://convention.aia.org/Julia_Louis-Dreyfus
Thursday 6:30-9pm - Women in Architecture Dinner - The Pyramid Club
Equitable Practice Seminars - Various Times & Locations.
You won't want to miss these seminars that have been put together by architects who are leaders in the topic of equitable practice. In past year's conventions, many noticed that there were a lack of these types of seminars. In 2016, there are at least 7, including those put together by Amy Kalar, Ann Sobiech Munson, Lilian Asperin Clyman, Nicole Martineau and Nicole Dress. You can't solve the problem of inequity, unless you can openly discuss the root of the challenges vs. just being fixated on the symptoms.
http://eqxdesign.com/blog/2016/3/9/aiacon16eqxdcollection?rq=curated
All Day - AIA Diversity & Inclusion Council Booth - AIA Town Hall - Expo Level 2
Come visit us for fun, games and learning your lexicon of terms and tools. Meaning conversations about the difference between Equity, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, etc. will get you in the right mindset to tackle these challenging issues in our profession in an approachable and relatable way.
Friday - May 19th
All Day - AIA Diversity & Inclusion Council Booth - AIA Town Hall - Expo Level 2
Equity Jeopardy - Learn the Lexicon (See Above)
AIA Diversity & Inclusion Council 2016 - R to L (Front to back) - Marcia Calloway, Rosa T. Sheng, AIA, Jeff Ostrander, Renee Kemp-Rotan, AIA, Linsey Graff, Associate AIA, Lisa Chronister, AIA, Greg Burke, AIA, Lori Garrett, AIA, Tania Salgado, AIA, Brent Castro, Associate AIA, Bryan C. Lee Jr. Associate AIA, Yu Ngok Lo, AIA, Bill Bates, FAIA, and Damon Leverett, AIA.
1pm - Diversity & Inclusion Meet Up at the AIA Emerging Professionals Booth
2pm - ARCHITECT LIVE - Expo Floor -
Recognizing Women as Architects, Not Female Architects panel discussion w/ Wanda Lau of ARCHITECT Magazine moderating.
The movement to promote equitable practices in the architecture profession is at long last building momentum and excitement. Jill Lerner, FAIA, will discuss how she led the initiative to update the rules for AIA Gold Medal as AIA NY president in her successful nomination of Robert Venturi, FAIA, and Denise Scott Brown, Hon. FAIA. Rosa Sheng, AIA, will discuss her work with AIA San Francisco’s Equity by Design Committee and the AIA’s Commission on Equity in Architecture. Joan Blumenfeld, FAIA, will discuss the ongoing efforts and programs offered by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation.
6:00-8:00pm - Reworking Architecture Film Screening
Slought and the Architecture Lobby are pleased to announce the premiere of(Re)Working Architecture, a video documenting a performance event organized by the Architecture Lobby with scenes, real and absurd, of architectural practice, on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 6:30pm. The unveiling of the film will be followed by a panel discussion addressing both architecture's lack of labor consciousness and its ability to learn from art activism.
Location - Slought 4017 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104