Society and Environment

After centuries of behaviors that extract, exploit and deplete, we now face undeniable social, economic and environmental threats. Discover the business case for professional models that are accountable to people’s needs, building strong communities and promoting environmentally sustainable practices.

Friday, March 14

Accelerating the Transition to a Green Economy
The Human Factor in Indoor Environmental Quality
Design for the “Base of the Pyramid”

Saturday, March 15

Culturally Expressive Environmental Design – Case Studies
Building a Culture of Green Facilities
Design Within Reach
The Safe Home
Welcome to the Jungle: Ecofriendly Hotels

Future Trends

Understanding consumer and practice trends is an important way to gain inspiration, helping you deliver profitable services and experiences to your customers. Adjust your mindset for effective trend-watching and profitable innovation by embedding lessons on new trends into your business strategy.

Friday, March 14

How Green Materials Influence Your Future
Hotel of the Future
Office of the Future

Saturday, March 15

Home + Work Trends
City of the Future: A Design and Engineering Challenge
For the Love of Color
Hospital of the Future – Putting Patients First

Luxury Markets

Affluent lifestyles, once the hallmark of the elite, have now become fair game for the masses. Consumer markets in all sectors are being restructured to meet an increasing affinity for items, products and services that deliver high levels of quality, taste and aspiration. Discover how shifting demographics usher in “new luxury,” and how to tap the related markets.

Friday, March 14

Smart Trends and Context-aware Luxury
Retail Design for Luxury Brands

Saturday, March 15

Inviting to All – Luxury and Universal Design
Aiming at Affluence: Marketing Interior Design for Luxury Clients
Yacht Design and Luxury Interiors

Generational Impact

This is your wake-up call. The time to plan for generational change is now! Learn how you can address key generational trends, keeping your business relevant and meeting the changing needs of your staff, clients and the community you serve.

Friday, March 14

Turn Silver Into Gold! How to Profit in the Boomer Marketplace
Design Strategies for the Multigenerational Workforce

Saturday, March 15

Health & Longevity – A Wellness Retail Revolution
Recruiting, Retaining and Managing an Age-diverse Workforce

Business Expertise

You and your business can reach new heights by combining your vision, passion and industry knowledge with a better understanding of critical business principles. Learn proven ways to expand your business and increase your revenues.

Friday, March 14

Business Planning for Young Designers
Lifespace: Help Your Clients Embrace Design
Soul Proprieter 101: Lessons from a Lifestyle Entrepreneur
ASID Resume and Portfolio Review

Saturday, March 15

Designers as Gatekeepers: Work With Them So They’ll Work for You
Ethics & Legislation Roundtable
Avoiding Design and Construction Malpractice Claims
Disaster Recovery for Your Design Firm
Web Marketing Makeovers: New Tactics. Best Practices. More Leads.
Professional Contracts Increase Profitability
Successfully Integrate Your Front and Back Office