DesignDC 2021 Call for Proposals

You are welcome to submit multiple proposals. Please submit one proposal form for each presentation or virtual tour.

Submission Requirements:
DesignDC 2021 will take place virtually on September 21 & 22.

Classroom presentations and virtual tours are 90 minutes in length. This includes time for Q&A. All sessions should have ~75 minutes of content and allow for ~15 minutes of Q&A.

Sessions be pre-recorded, then aired during the conference with live Q&A at the end of the session. By submitting a proposal, you agree to have your session pre-recorded with AIA|DC staff between May 1 and August 1, 2021 AND be present for a live Q&A during the virtual conference.

Tour guides are responsible for filming the tour, and can send pre-recorded tours to AIA|DC in lieu of live recording through Zoom.

All presenters will receive complimentary conference registration.

Presenters/tour leaders are not required to be members of DesignDC host organizations.

The form requires the following information:
Title
Description
Four Learning Objectives
Speaker Biographies and Contact Information
Description of How the Session Fits the Theme
Optional: Photo for Advertising

Please save a copy of your proposal information for your records.

Conference Theme: Reboot and Rebound

Meeting the challenges of climate change, a regional housing crisis, and a strained economy has never been more urgent. To Reboot and Rebound, architects and designers have a unique and important role in shaping the future of the region.

DesignDC 2021 will give attendees the tools and solutions they need for comprehensive design strategies that integrate all aspect of resiliency through bringing back the built environment stronger than ever. Priority will be given to proposals that address:

Strategies for renewal to remedy the region’s social and economic challenges as we emerge from Covid-19
Sustainable and equitable solutions to accommodate the District’s projected population growth while maintaining quality and affordability for those who need it most
Strengthening existing neighborhoods and Main Streets to be vibrant and walkable
Support of the Mayor’s plan to provide 36,000 new housing units by 2025, distributed through all eight wards, with 12,000 new or preserved affordable units

Proposals are due by Monday, March 15th, at 11:59pm.

Please note: You will receive a confirmation email when your proposal is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation.

Questions? Contact AIA|DC at education@aiadc.com

Session Leader Information:
(This will be the primary contact person for your session, and will be responsible for conveying information to any co-presenters and panelists.)

Name *

First Name Last Name

Email *

example@example.com

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Title *

Company *

Session Title *

Is this a presentation or a virtual tour? *

Classroom presentation Virtual Tour

If submitting a proposal for a tour, I understand that I am responsible for securing any needed access to the site and arranging onsite logistics. *

Yes Not applicable

Session Description: Please write a 6 - 8 sentence description. This will be used in DesignDC promotional materials. *

Learning Objective #1 - One sentence only. After attending this presentation, participants will be able to: *

Learning Objective #2 - One sentence only. After attending this presentation, participants will be able to: *

Learning Objective #3 - One sentence only. After attending this presentation, participants will be able to: *

Learning Objective #4 - One sentence only. After attending this presentation, participants will be able to: *

Please indicate the conference(s) at which this program has been given: *

DesignDC 2020 DesignDC 2019 DesignDC (other years) None

Please provide the name, designation (AIA, LEED, etc.), title, company, and email address of each speaker: *

Please provide a short biography (90 words max) for each speaker participating in this session. Highlight those aspects of their background that equip them to speak on the specified topic. *

Please indicate the disciplines relevant to your session: *

Architecture Engineering Landscape Architecture Urban Planning

Meeting the challenges of climate change, a regional housing crisis, and a strained economy has never been more urgent. To Reboot and Rebound, architects and designers have a unique and important role in shaping the future of the region.

DesignDC 2021 will give attendees the tools and solutions they need for comprehensive design strategies that integrate all aspect of resiliency through bringing back the built environment stronger than ever. Priority will be given to proposals that address:

Strategies for renewal to remedy the region’s social and economic challenges as we emerge from Covid-19
Sustainable and equitable solutions to accommodate the District’s projected population growth while maintaining quality and affordability for those who need it most
Strengthening existing neighborhoods and Main Streets to be vibrant and walkable
Support of the Mayor’s plan to provide 36,000 new housing units by 2025, distributed through all eight wards, with 12,000 new or preserved affordable units

Please describe how your session addresses the theme: *

Photo for Advertising

Browse Files

Please provide a photo or rendering of your project, site, or presentation content. No headshots, please.

Photo Credit and Caption

In consideration of the opportunity to participate as a speaker at DesignDC 2021, I grant the AIA|DC (and its subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives, successors, and assigns) the right to use my name, biography, photographs, and presentation content for promoting the DesignDC conference. *

Yes

I warrant and represent that, to the best of my knowledge, nothing in my presentation violates any proprietary or personal rights of others (including, without limitation, any copyright or privacy rights); is factually accurate, and contains nothing libelous or otherwise unlawful. *

Yes

I further warrant and represent that my presentation is my own original work, that I have the authority to enter into this Agreement, and that I am the sole copyright holder or that I have obtained all necessary permissions or licenses from any persons or organizations whose material is included or used in my presentation. *

Yes

I agree to pre-record my session with AIA|DC staff between May 1 and August 1, 2021 AND be present for a live Q&A during the virtual conference. The presentation I submit will include ~75 minutes of content to allow for ~15 minutes of Q&A. I understand that inability to meet these requirements will result in ineligibility to present during the conference. *

Yes

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