A’24 MN Conference on Architecture
November 11-13, 2024
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel | The Depot

We look forward to hosting you back at “The Depot” for A’24 MN Conference on Architecture. Save the date and stay tuned for additional event details, including a call for program proposals, reserving exhibit booths, registration, hotel information, and so much more!

This year’s Conference will feature more than 60 events scheduled over three days. 

All pre-registration for the Conference concluded on November 4. 

Onsite registration will resume at The Depot starting at 7am on Monday, November 11. Lines can be long for onsite registration, save time by arriving prepared. View the complete Registration Booklet (PDF) and complete the onsite registration form and bring it with you to the Conference!

As you explore registration and plan your Conference experience, please note the following sessions have reached capacity, and there are still many great options to attend:
M01. Cultivating Discussion During Healthcare Design
M03. Achieving Sustainable Affordable Housing: Case Studies and Design Challenges
M04. Transforming Building Energy Impacts: Navigating SB 2030 and Beyond
M07. Transformation of a Campus and the Unique Challenges of Building on Top of Existing Buildings
M08. Sustainably Designed & Economically Resilient Projects
M09. Through the Lens of Trauma-Informed Design
M12. AIA Minneapolis Annual Meeting & Lunch
M13. AIA St. Paul Annual Meeting & Lunch
M15. Gateway Sketchwalk: Exploring the Framework for Design Excellence 
M16. What Would You Do? Navigating the Intersection of Building Codes and Ethics 
M21. Keynote: Breaking Free of Leadership
T27. Ethics in Public Interest Design
T28. Specifications, Part 1 and 2
T33. Revolutionizing the Industry: How The Standard at Dinkytown is shaping the Future of Design
T34. Building Classification: IBC Chapters 3 & 4
T35. Leveraging Technology to Enhance the Design Process: Augmented Reality in Practice
T36. Unleash the Power of Your People Through Decision Making
T39. Tour: Juxtaposition Arts New Art Center
T40. Establishing the Business Case for Women in Architecture – 10 Years Later
T42. Current Business Conditions in Minnesota, and the Role of the Labor Force in Future Growth
W49.The Modern Kitchen
W50. Decarbonization Project Success, Challenges, Process, and Techniques: A Multidisciplinary Charette
W54. Is it a Fire Wall? IBC Chapter 7
W56. Ethics of Forced Labor in the Building Material Supply Chain: Developing s Mitigation Framework
W60. 2+2: Design for Discovery
W61. Leadership Transition
W62. Authentic Partnerships: Engaging with BIPOC Firms
W63. Tour: Welcome Center at Lakewood Cemetery

Who attends?

Architects and architectural designers, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, planners, contractors, manufacturers, other design professionals, students, media, and more. 

Exhibit Hall: Free Admission!

Explore the Exhibit Hall for free! We will have two beautiful exhibit hall spaces, holding up to 127 exhibit booths featuring the latest information on products and services. Connect with exhibitors. The exhibit hall will be open on November 12 and 13, 2024.

Tuesday, November 12
11:30am-1:30pm
4:30-6pm
Wednesday, November 13
9:30-10:45am
12:15-2:30pm

Session Evaluation & Continuing Education Form

Submit evaluation for the sessions you attended.


A’23 MN Conference on Architecture

Thank you to everyone who participated in A’23 MN Conference on Architecture!

Session Evaluation & Continuing Education Form

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Questions? Contact Deanna Christiansen.