The Future of Architecture is Here
Explore cutting-edge sustainability practices, network with decision-makers, and gain actionable insights to lead the industry forward.
The Future Forward Conference & Expo is the inaugural Annual Conference & Expo of AIA Maryland, bringing together architects, engineers, tradesmen, and professionals from the construction field, along with associates and industry leaders from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
Early Bird Tickets Available Until April 23th, 2025!
- May 8th, 2025
- Conference & Expo: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 60th Anniversary Celebration: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- The Crowne Plaza, Annapolis, Maryland
Why Attend Future Forward
Distinguished Speakers
Attend inspiring Keynotes from Industry leaders out of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
Vendors & Service Providers
Stay up to date with the latest in cutting-edge products and services from our homegrown exhibitors.
Celebrate AIA Maryland's 60th
With age comes wisdom, connect with members of our over 2,000 constituent community.
Schedule
Conference & Expo
8:00 AM Expo Opens
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Registration/Networking/Breakfast/Expo
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome/Opening Remarks
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Session 1: Preserving Our Historic Communities
10:15 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Session 2: Sustaining Our Design Future
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Keynote – Hon. Brooke Lierman
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch/Networking/Expo
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3: Navigating Regulations of the Built Environment
3:00 PM Coffee Break
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Session 4: Collaborating and Innovating across the Industry
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM Closing Remarks
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Expo/Networking
60th Anniversary Celebration
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Registration & Networking
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Reception, Keynote, & Recognition of Newly Licensed Architects
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Dessert & Networking
Our Speakers
Brooke Lierman
Maryland State Comptroller
Jake Day
Maryland Secretary of Housing and Community Development
Laura Houston
Director of Revitalization Initiatives for Preservation Maryland
Sam Shoge
Partner at Rivers & Roads
Barton Ross, AIA, AICP, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Barton Ross & Associates, Inc.
Carl Elfante, FAIA, FAPT LEED AP
Author of " Going for Zero" and Principal Emeritus, Quinn Evans
Kathleen Lane, AIA
Managing Director, Climate Action and Design Excellence, The American Institute of Architects
Elizabeth Hughes
Maryland State Historic Preservation Officer
Jaelon Moaney
Deputy Director of the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience
Sherry D Nickerson
Lobbyist and Policy Advisor. Old Line Government Affairs
Ren Southard, AIA, NCARB
Redevelopment Strategy Planning Supervisor Development Division, Baltimore City, Department of Housing & Community Development
Marvin Kemp, AIA, FCSI
Principal, Design Collective
Jason Winters, AIA, LEED BD+C
Kezlo Group, LLC
Jay Hall, PHD
President of Jay Hall and Associates, Inc.
The Sustainable Architecture Event of the Year!
- May 8th, 2025
- Conference & Expo: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 60th Anniversary Celebration: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- The Crowne Plaza, Annapolis, Maryland
Between cutting edge practices, networking with role-models in resilience, and a celebration of 60 years in the business, you don’t want to miss The Future Forward Conference.
Our Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Increase your visibility and enhance credibility within our over 2000 member community.
Exhibit With Us
Exhibiting at the Future Forward Conference & Expo provides an unparalleled opportunity to put your products and services front and center with a highly engaged audience of architects, engineers, tradesmen, and industry professionals from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
This event is the ideal platform to increase brand awareness, gain industry insights, and position your company at the forefront of innovation in sustainable design and construction.
Reservation Deadline: April 24, 2025
Sponsor the Event
Sponsoring the Future Forward Conference & Expo is a strategic way to elevate your brand and align with AIA Maryland’s legacy of excellence in architecture and sustainability.
With exclusive networking opportunities and prominent brand exposure throughout our marketing, sponsorship ensures lasting recognition and meaningful connections with key stakeholders in the industry.
Sponsorship Reservation Deadline: April 4, 2025