Designing the Future: AIA International Conference 2024 at The Henderson

This year's conference promises to be a remarkable event, showcasing innovative design, sustainable architecture, and thought leadership in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of speakers and industry leaders, offering insights into the future of architecture.

Highlights of the Conference:
The conference will feature a lineup of notable speakers, including:

Kimberly Dowdell
Title: 2024 President, Principal
Affiliation: American Institute of Architects (AIA), HOK

Lakisha Ann Woods
Title: EVP/Chief Executive Officer
Affiliation: American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Yew Kee Cheong
Title: Founding Partner, 2024-2025 President
Affiliation: 2B ARCHITECTS, American Institute of Architects (AIA) International

Johnny Fu
Title: 2024 President, Senior Manager, Project and Risk Management
Affiliation: AIA Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Nelson Chen
Title: Principal, Founding President
Affiliation: Nelson Chen Architects Ltd, AIA Hong Kong Chapter

Mun Summ Wong
Title: Founding Director
Affiliation: WOHA

Venelin Kokalov
Title: Design Principal
Affiliation: Revery Architecture

Dr. Rocco Yim
Title: Principal, HKADC Outstanding Contribution in Arts Award 2024
Affiliation: Rocco Design Architects Associates Ltd.

Matt Needham
Title: Senior Principal
Affiliation: HOK

Oren Tatcher
Title: Principal
Affiliation: OTC

Professor Terrence Michael Curry
Title: Professor of Architecture, Founding Director, Director
Affiliation: Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Zao Lab, St. Joseph Studio Workshop, Brooklyn, NY

Doreen Heng Liu
Title: Founder and Principal, Professor and Director
Affiliation: NODE Architecture & Urbanism (NODE), The Greater Bay Design Innovative Lab/ GBA LAB, Shenzhen University, China

Meng Yan
Title: Founding Partner and Lead Architect
Affiliation: URBANUS Architecture & Design Inc.

Tina Chan
Title: Group Head of Philanthropy
Affiliation: John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

Len Ren Lee
Title: Vice President and Director of Master Planning, Asia
Affiliation: AECOM

Sean Chiao
Title: Group CEO and Board Member
Affiliation: SJ Group

Nicolas Medrano
Title: Design Principal
Affiliation: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Andrew Mead
Title: Head of Architecture
Affiliation: MTR Corporation

Phil Kim
Title: Chair, Managing Director Asia Pacific
Affiliation: Jerde Partnership

Nico Kienzl
Title: Regional Head, Americas, Europe and Central Asia, Senior Executive Director, Environmental Design, Buildings + Cities
Affiliation: Atelier Ten, an SJ Group company

Claudia Yu
Title: East Asia Nature Positive Design Lead
Affiliation: Arup

Illya Azaroff
Title: Director of Resilient Design and Regenerative Planning, Professor
Affiliation: +lab Architect, NYCCT - CUNY

James von Klemperer
Title: President and Design Principal
Affiliation: KPF

Dr. Calvin Kam
Title: Founder and CEO, Adjunct Professor
Affiliation: Strategic Building Innovation (SBI), Stanford University’s Center for Integrated Facility Engineering

Caitlin Krasovic
Title: Manager, Sustainability & Design Strategy
Affiliation: Walt Disney Imagineering

Christine Dorgan
Title: Director, Environmental Sustainability
Affiliation: The Walt Disney Company

Louise Pang
Title: Director, Engineering
Affiliation: Walt Disney Imagineering Asia

Yimei Chan
Title: Co-Founder and Design Director
Affiliation: LOD

Neil Leach
Title: Co-founder, Professor, School of Architecture
Affiliation: DigitalFUTURES, Florida International University

Dr. Wanyu He
Title: Founder and CEO
Affiliation: XKool Technology and LookX.ai

Kara Baldev
Title: Enterprise Sales Director
Affiliation: Sherwin Williams

Yung Ho Chang
Title: Founding Partner and Principal Architect, Emeritus Professor
Affiliation: Atelier Feichang Jianzhu (FCJZ), MIT

Jou Min Lin
Title: Principal Architect
Affiliation: J.M. Lin Architect / The Observer Design Group

Silas Chiow
Title: Partner, Chief Development Strategist, Founder and Past President 2019
Affiliation: Urbangen, AIA Shanghai

Join us for this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow architects, gain knowledge from industry leaders, and explore the latest trends in architecture. Mark your calendars for October 24-26, 2024, and be part of this landmark event in Hong Kong!