BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA California Calendar - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AIA California Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA California Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20241115T203233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T165707Z UID:10000291-1732190400-1732194000@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, Connection (ABC) - Candid Conversations about: Culture + EDI DESCRIPTION:How can firms invest in the next generation to ensure the architectural profession remains relevant and impactful for clients and communities? What barriers stand in the way of cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages authenticity and learning? How can we recognize and celebrate the unique strengths of each team member? Join the conversation and commit to the #culturepledge (https://events.aiacalifornia.org/cultureshift/) URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/architecture-belonging-connection-abc-candid-conversations-about-culture-edi/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection,EDI,Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ABC-Culture-EDI-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T230000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20250716T164832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T150935Z UID:10000357-1753869600-1753916400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Reimagining Culture in Practice DESCRIPTION:The architectural profession is at a critical inflection point—facing pressing challenges around culture\, EDI\, and workforce sustainability. This ABC invites design professionals across all career stages to engage in a candid dialogue about how firms can invest in the next generation\, foster cultures of authenticity and learning\, and create environments where every team member’s unique strengths are recognized and celebrated. Together\, we’ll explore the cultural barriers that stand in the way of transformation and identify actionable steps firms can take now to reshape our collective future. This session is an opportunity to hear and elevate diverse voices and to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing dialogue. Join us as we reflect\, strategize\, and commit to change—one conversation at a time. #culturepledge \nModerators:\nCarina Mills\, AIA | Senior Talent Director\, Senior Associate | Studio One Eleven | President\, AIA California \nGinger Thompson AIA\, DBIA\, LEED BD+C | Senior Design Manager. | DPR Construction | First Vice President\, AIA California URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/abc-architecture-belonging-and-connection-candid-conversations-about-reimagining-culture-in-practice/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ABC-Reimagining-Culture-in-Practice-1200x800-1-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20250826T235950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T150904Z UID:10000365-1759485600-1759489200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Empowering Change - Navigating Federal Shifts and Immigration within Our Profession DESCRIPTION:The architecture profession is navigating a complex and ever-shifting landscape\, where immigration policies\, staff retention\, and hiring challenges have become pressing concerns. We invite architects and design professionals to come together for this guided conversation focused on the impact of the current political climate on our workforce. We’ll highlight critical topics\, including the latest federal policy changes\, and answer questions about supporting teams and ensuring every member’s voice is heard as teams shrink and barriers to work grow. This session is an opportunity to share best practices\, raise questions\, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we can foster a more inclusive and resilient workforce in times of adversity. Join us as we connect\, reflect\, and strategize about how to navigate these challenges. \nModerator: Daniel Perez\, AIA | Principal | Studio Pérez URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/candid-conversations-about-empowering-change-navigating-federal-shifts-and-immigration-within-our-profession/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ABC-Empowering-Change-Navigating-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20251014T161749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T165310Z UID:10000374-1761559200-1761562800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Bridging Legacy and Leadership: The Future of the Profession DESCRIPTION:The future of architecture needs the voices of those who have built its foundation. As our profession navigates rapid shifts in technology\, climate\, and culture\, the insight and leadership of experienced architects are more vital than ever. This is your invitation to step forward—to share your perspective\, challenge assumptions\, and help chart the path ahead. Join this conversation with peers who have shaped architecture’s legacy and care deeply about its future. Together\, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities defining the next era of practice\, informed by recent work of the AIA Strategic Council. Let’s connect\, reflect\, and commit to advancing the profession we’ve devoted our careers to strengthening. \nModerator\nScott Gaudineer\, AIA | Managing Principal | Flewelling & Moody\, Inc. URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/architecture-belonging-and-connection-abc-bridging-legacy-and-leadership-the-future-of-the-profession/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ABC-Bridging-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20260113T215354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T224233Z UID:10000388-1769421600-1769425200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversation About Showing Up for the Next Generation of Architects: Internships\, Mentorship\, and capX DESCRIPTION:The future of architecture is strengthened when firms actively engage students and emerging professionals early in their journey. Internships and meaningful exposure to practice play a critical role in developing talent\, expanding access\, and sustaining the profession. Access to internships and early professional experience remains uneven\, shaped by geography\, educational pathways\, socioeconomic realities\, and the capacity of architecture firms. Community colleges and rural programs are critical access points but not fully connected to practice. At the same time\, small and mid-size firms\, a majority in California\, are often challenged by lack of time and infrastructure to participate in traditional internship models. The result is a continuing gap between education and practice\, and also a pull of talent away from the profession. \nThis candid conversation is an opportunity to share insight into what is working and how engagement can be expanded in ways that are practical and mutually beneficial. Together\, we will explore how tools like capX (California Architectural Practice Experience) can support firms and emerging professionals through flexible models that evolve with the needs of our community. Join your peers to exchange ideas\, challenge assumptions\, and help shape solutions that AIA CA and the California Architectural Foundation can develop and support to strengthen the profession’s future. \nModerators\nAmy Eliot\, AIA and Jason Oliver\, AIA URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/architecture-belonging-and-connection-abc-candid-conversation-about-showing-up-for-the-next-generation-of-architects-internships-mentorship-and-capx/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260126_ABC-Session-Internships-capX_graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Anderson":MAILTO:kanderson@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20260203T225014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202858Z UID:10000390-1771840800-1771844400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Black History Month 2026: Where Are We\, Where Do We Need to Go DESCRIPTION:For hundreds of years\, architects who are Black or African American have faced persistent barriers: to entry into the profession\, to advancement within firms\, and to access to clients and leadership opportunities. Over time\, AIA\, often in partnership with NOMA\, has launched multiple waves of initiatives aimed at expanding career pathways\, increasing recognition\, and reducing structural barriers. Most recently\, this work has included the development of new strategies\, tools\, and programs beginning in 2016. \nSo where are we now\, at this critical moment in history? Where are you? \nThis Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) discussion is intended to be an open\, honest\, and candid conversation among members of the profession. This is a space to share experiences\, observations\, questions\, and reflections—without judgment and without recording—so that voices can be heard authentically. \nWe look forward to learning from one another and holding space for dialogue that reflects both where we’ve been and where we still need to go. \nCo-moderators:\nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA – Gensler\, California Architectural Foundation \nCraig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA – Director of Higher Education\, Carrier Johnson + Culture \nClick the photos to read the bios. \n \n \n \n Craig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA\, DBIA\, LEED AP \n  \n \nCraig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA\, DBIA\, LEED APManaging Director LA Office | Director of Higher EducationCarrier Johnson + Culture \nCraig Atkinson is the Managing Director of the Los Angeles Office and Director of Higher Education at Carrier Johnson + Culture\, where he leads the development of growth in the higher education sector in  Southern California and Seattle. With 35+ years of experience delivering complex public-sector and institutional projects\, Craig brings a deep understanding of how architecture intersects with policy\, organizational culture\, and access. \nCraig currently serves as West Region Vice President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). In this role\, he partners with ten chapters across the West Region to support leadership development\, chapter sustainability\, and regional growth consistent with NOMA’s mission to champion diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession\, its vision of a profession that fully reflects the communities it serves\, and its values of equity\, advocacy\, leadership\, and collective responsibility. His work focuses on strengthening inter-chapter collaboration\, advancing advocacy\, and expanding pathways into the profession for underrepresented communities. \nPreviously\, Craig served as President of SoCal NOMA\, where he helped expand the chapter’s geographic reach\, elevate its advocacy voice\, and establish long-range strategic planning efforts. Earlier in his career\, he held senior leadership roles at BFGC and IBI Group (now Arcadis)\, where he led the California Public Practice and served as an executive sponsor for firmwide Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion initiatives. \nCraig is known for convening thoughtful\, candid conversations grounded in lived experience\, professional accountability\, and mutual respect. He approaches dialogue not as debate\, but as shared inquiry—centered on listening\, reflection\, and collective responsibility at a critical moment for the profession. \nCraig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA\, DBIA\, LEED AP \n \n \n \n Julia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA\, LEED AP \n  \n \nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA\, LEED APAssociate\, Gensler; Regent\, California Architectural Foundation \nJulia Weatherspoon is a licensed architect and associate at Gensler San Francisco dedicated to crafting spaces that not only creatively address design challenges\, but also inspire\, resonate\, and build connections among people. \nShe brings experience across a range of architecture projects at multiple scales\, project deliveries\, and building typologies from workplace\, aviation\, civic design\, and most recently academic higher education projects that focus on elevating experience through living and learning communities. Throughout her career\, she has championed sustainable design\, weaving environmental consciousness and equitable design solutions into the fabric of her projects. \nWhen she’s not working\, Julia continues to invest her time in creating broader impact beyond the project. \nShe currently serves as Secretary on the National Board of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and brings over a decade of deep commitment to the organization. She previously served as President of SFNOMA from 2021–2024\, as well as SFNOMA Project Pipeline Camp Director for three years\, advancing early exposure to architecture and design. She is also a Co-Chair of the NOMA Conference Seminar Selection Committee\, serves on the Board of Directors for AIA San Francisco\, serves as a Board Regent and Programs Chair for the California Architecture Foundation\, and volunteers on the AIA National Secretary Advisory Committee. \nAs one of only roughly 600 Black women architects in the U.S.\, her leadership is rooted in mentorship\, inclusion\, and design excellence. \nShe challenges people to look at design holistically and through an equity lens. Her inspiration is driven by the belief that architecture and design can do more for all of us. Her passion has brought her to moderate and speak at several institutions and events including Smithsonian Affiliate Rockwell Museum\, Archi + City Fest\, IIDA Northern California\, SPUR\, UC Berkeley\, San Francisco Design Week\, and AIGA Pasadena. \nWhen she is not serving her community Julia likes traveling\, running\, and walking around Lake Merritt in Oakland\, CA. \n  \nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA\, LEED AP URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/black-history-month-2026-where-are-we-where-do-we-need-to-go/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ABC-Black-History-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T040053 CREATED:20260304T204838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T204838Z UID:10000398-1774260000-1774263600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Candid Conversations about: Women in Design DESCRIPTION:According to the 2020 Census\, 50.9% of the U.S. population was female\, while the remaining 49.1% was male. This means that the female population made up 168.8 million people\, while the male population made up 162.7 million. The 2020 Census also showed that the U.S. population reached 331\,449\,281 people. \nThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in 2019\, 25% of the 208\,000 people working as “Architects\, except naval” in the United States were women. Importantly\, the BLS does not distinguish between licensed and non-licensed practitioners (“apprentices and trainees”). By comparison\, NCARB reports that there were 113\,554 registered architects in the United States in 2017\, so the BLS figure of 208\,000 counts many aspiring architects who are pursuing licensure\, as well as those who are not working towards a license. \nJoin us for a conversation exploring the experiences\, challenges\, and perspectives of women in architecture. URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/candid-conversations-about-women-in-design/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ABC-Women-in-Design-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR