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location

Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202

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registration hours

Lobby B
Use the entrance on Welton Street (between 12th and 13th Streets).

Wednesday, June 19
7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Thursday, June 20
6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Friday, June 21
6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Saturday, June 22
6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

transportation

Taxi
Request a stop at the convention center entrance near 12th and Welton Streets.

Parking
Entrance to the parking garage is between Stout and Chapa Streets. A Downtown Denver Parking sign marks the garage.

Light Rail
The Theatre District and Convention Center station is serviced by the D, F, and H lines.

can't make it to Denver?

You can still experience the best of the 2013 AIA National Convention from your home or office.

The AIA Virtual Convention offers 10 seminars via live Web streaming from Denver. You'll earn Learning Units (LUs) and have your AIA transcript updated automatically.

There are many free programs available too, including the keynote presentation from Cameron Sinclair and a virtual expo hall.

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conventionreg@aia.org
800-343-4146
Weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (EDT)

This is Denver International Airport. (You won't need it.)

The AIA National Convention was last in Denver in 2001. Don't pass up the chance to attend the industry's leading national event when it's so close to you.

Whether you come for the entire convention (choosing from more than 200 education sessions and tours, and more than 50 networking events) or just to meet exhibitors at AIA EXPO 2013, the important thing is to come.

registration options

There are many options to attend, including choices that require minimal time commitments or expense. You can register online or on-site at the Colorado Convention Center.

Young Professionals Rate ($400)
Are you an architect or associate member 40 years of age or younger? You're eligible for almost 30 percent off the registration fee. Act fast; it's only available to the first 700 registrants who qualify.

Expo Only ($0)
Complimentary access to AIA EXPO 2013, which allows you to meet exhibitors showcasing the newest products, technologies, and services.

Events and Expo ($80)
A low-cost option for those who want to acquire continuing education learning units and meet exhibitors—offers admission to the three keynote presentations and AIA EXPO 2013.

One Day Only ($315)
Maximum learning, minimal time commitment. Gain entry to AIA EXPO 2013 and all programs on the day selected—except for tours and events (available at an additional cost). If your work week is full, this option is available on Saturday too.

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get inspired with our keynote speakers
Thursday Friday Saturday
Blake Mycoskie

Opening keynote speaker Blake Mycoskie will offer his vision of humanitarian-based entrepreneurial leadership. His insights will inspire us to be better leaders in our communities and firms. [more]

Cameron Sinclair

Keynote speaker Cameron Sinclair will explore the core passion of our profession—the desire to leave the world better than we found it—and how we can focus that passion to tackle large, global issues within the built environment. [more]

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)

Closing keynote speaker General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) will lay out some of the risks and rewards of being a leader—challenging us to lead the way forward in our communities. [more]

AIA EXPO 2013

AIA EXPO 2013 features more than 700 exhibiting companies in over 50 unique product categories, covering project areas from top (ceilings) to bottom (flooring).

There really is no substitute for hands-on, customized demonstrations and opportunities to ask questions directly to a vendor. And, while the tchotchkes and swag do have a certain intrinsic value, the truly invaluable takeaway will be the many new contacts you'll meet to call upon in the future.

Review a list of exhibiting companies. >

author signings
Thursday

Blake Mycoskie
10–10:30 a.m.

Note: Due to prior commitments, Mr. Mycoskie must leave at 10:30 a.m.

Thom Mayne, FAIA
11–11:45 a.m.

Friday

Cameron Sinclair
10:30–11:15 a.m.

Sarah Susanka, FAIA
11:45 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Tod Williams, FAIA, and Billie Tsien, AIA
3:45–4:30 p.m.

Saturday

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
12:15–12:45 p.m.

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