BREAKING GROUND!
The 2019 AIA Tri-State Conference
OCTOBER 16 – 19, 2019 | ALBANY, NY
AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania

Breaking Ground!
The 2019 AIA Tri-State Conference
The American Institute of Architects has been the leading professional membership organization for licensed architects, associate members, and allied partners since 1857.
This exciting multi-state event is the second collaboration of AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania that collectively have a membership of more than 13,000 members.
Keynotes and Presenters
Schedule at a Glance
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Track | Time | Credits |
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1 | Educational Seminars | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Track | Time | Credits |
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1 | Registration Open | 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | |||
2 | AIANYS Annual Meeting | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | |||
3 | AIANJ Board Meeting | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |||
4 | AIAPA Board Meeting | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |||
5 | Opening General Session & Keynote | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | |||
6 | Educational Seminars | 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM | |||
7 | Educational Seminars | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | |||
8 | Expo Reception | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |||
9 | NEW! Resiliency and Adaptation: Rebuilding Paradise after the Camp Fire | 8:00 PM |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Track | Time | Credits |
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1 | Registration Open | 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM | |||
2 | Educational Seminars | 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM | |||
3 | Expo | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM | |||
4 | Educational Seminars | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | |||
5 | Lunch on the Expo Floor | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | |||
6 | Friday General Session & Keynote | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |||
7 | Educational Seminars | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | |||
8 | Tri State Design Awards Presentation & Celebration | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Track | Time | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Registration Open | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |||
2 | Educational Seminars | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | |||
3 | Closing Keynote & Luncheon | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Put your brand in front of thousands of local architects!
All sponsor and exhibitor packages include:
Digital pre-event promotion
Printed on-site directory advertising in program
On-site meeting bag insert
Website listing
Design Expo
Get acquainted with architects & design professionals practicing in the Northeast
Seize a unique opportunity to build connections and business with key decision makers hailing from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Breaking Ground! the 2019 AIA Tri-State Conference promises to bring together architects, design professionals, and industry experts from the Northeast’s hotbed of construction. Exhibitors and sponsors will have built-in access throughout the conference to interact with key decision makers from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Our Sponsors and Exhibitors
Travel Information
Transportation
Convention Center Parking
7 Wendell Street, Albany, NY 12207
Train Station
AMTRAK Station Rensselaer
2 miles
Airport
Albany International Airport
12.6 miles
Hotel
Parking available at each hotel
Renaissance Albany Hotel
144 State St.
Albany, NY 12207
$179/night
Reservation deadline: 9/25/19
Reserve Now
Or call (518) 992-2500 and reference group code NNP
Hilton Albany
40 Lodge St.
Albany, NY 12207
$179/night
Reservation Deadline: 9/25/19
Reserve Now
Or call: 1-866-691-1183 and reference group code 1AIA
Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown
74 State St.
Albany, NY 12207
$139/night single occupancy
$149/night double occupancy
Reserve Now
Or call 518-434-7410 and reference group code AIA
- Thursday:
- - Spec Academies
- - Educational Seminars
- - General Session Keynote
- - Arrival Refreshments
- Friday:
- - Spec Academies
- - Educational Seminars
- - General Session Keynote
- - Breaking Ground! the 2019 AIA Tri-State Conference Expo
- - Breakfast/Coffee
- - Lunch on the Expo Floor
- - Afternoon Break
- Saturday:
- - Spec Academies
- - Educational Seminars
- - General Session Keynote
- - Luncheon
- (Pre-Conference sessions and certain Tours available for an additional cost.)
- Thursday, Keystone Package Plus:
- - Opening Night Meet & Greet
- Friday, Keystone Package Plus:
- - Tri-State Architectural Excellence Design Awards & Celebration
- Saturday, Keystone Package
- (Pre-Conference sessions and certain Tours available for an additional cost.)
- Wednesday
- - AGC/AIA Panel Discussion
- Thursday, Portico Package Plus:
- - Choice of Architectural Tours
- - VIP Package Options*
- Friday, Portico Package Plus:
- - Choice of Architectural Tours
- - VIP Package Options*
- Saturday, Portico Package Plus:
- - VIP Package Options*
*VIP Package Options
- - Seats at Design Awards
- - Seats at Keynotes
- - Skip the line at Lunch
- - Gift Swag Bag
- - Drawing Gift
- - Haunted Tour
- - Bag Pickup
- - Valet Parking
- - Lunch with State Presidents
- (Safety Assessment Program available for an additional cost.)