We often talk about the future. Here’s your opportunity to define it! You’re invited to apply to be one of 60 emerging professionals, architecture leaders, and entrepreneurs this fall at the Practice Innovation Lab, hosted by the Young Architects Forum, an AIA member group.

We’ll explore ideas to redefine the practice of architecture and move our profession forward. The event is happening this October outside of Washington, DC, at the Crystal City campus of 1776 Startup Incubator, a global incubator whose members are bringing new technologies and entirely new business models to market.

The application deadline is July 10.

How to apply
Log in below to get started. Update your application anytime until the deadline, July 10 at 11:59pm PDT.

This is a fully-funded summit. 60 jury-selected attendees will have the cost of travel, lodging, and meals covered by the AIA. As this is a juried process, there is no registration fee.

Who is eligible to apply?
Any professional working in the architectural space with ideas and a passion for evolving the profession. An architecture license and/or AIA membership are not required.

Application timeline
June 5 Application period opens
July 10 Application period closes
Late July Jury deliberations
Late August Selected applicants invited
October 12-14 Practice Innovation Lab


Practice Innovation Lab Agenda at-a-glance

Thursday, October 12
6pm Welcome Reception

Friday, October 13
8am Breakfast
9am Keynote: Experience Design and the Built Environment by James Patten
10am Elevate session
11:30am Lunch
12:30pm Keynote: Innovation for Public Good by Susan Chin, FAIA, Hon. ASLA
1:45pm Innovate session
3:15pm Pecha Kucha
4:30pm Breakthrough session
6:00pm Networking Happy Hour + Dinner
After dinner hours Workshopping

Saturday, October 14
8am Breakfast
9am Team Pitch Face-offs
12pm Lunch
1pm Adjourn


Questions? please email emergingprofessionals@aia.org