BREAKING GROUND!
OCTOBER 16 – 19, 2019 | ALBANY, NY
AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania
Early bird pricing only available until September 6.
2019 Tri-State Conference
Breaking Ground!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Seminars | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Track | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Track | Time | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Put your brand in front of thousands of local architects!
All sponsor 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 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.
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: 9/22/19
Reserve Now
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
- - 2019 Breaking Ground! 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, same as Keystone Package plus:
- - Opening Night Meet & Greet
- Friday, same as Keystone Package plus:
- - Tri-State Architectural Excellence Design Awards & Celebration
- Saturday, same as Keystone Package
- (Pre-Conference sessions and certain Tours available for an additional cost.)
- Wednesday
- - AGC/AIA Panel Discussion
- Thursday, same as Portico Package plus:
- - Choice of Architectural Tours
- - VIP Package Options*
- Friday, same as Portico Package plus:
- - Choice of Architectural Tours
- - VIP Package Options*
- Saturday, same as 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.)