Join the Association of Licensed Architects for the ALA Summer Conference on June 25, 2025, at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council in Elk Grove Village, IL. This half-day event, from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, is designed to empower architects, students, and allied professionals with essential resources and networking opportunities.
Attendees will have ample time to connect with exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in architecture, hear from three expert presenters on critical topics, and wrap up the day with a happy hour featuring drinks and heavy appetizers.
Connect with peers, design your professional growth, and inspire innovation.
Connect. Design. Inspire. with ALA!
Event Schedule -
Virtual Attendance is available to ALA members more than 150 Miles from Elk Grove Village, IL (Please contact ALA@ALAToday.org after registering)
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Registration and Networking with Exhibitors
Kick off the conference by registering and exploring exhibitor booths. Connect with industry leaders and discover new innovations in architecture, from sustainable materials to cutting-edge design tools.
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Session 1 – Understanding Codes and Keeping Up with Changes
Presenter: Chris Chwedyk
Explore best practices and resources for staying informed on building codes. Learn how to ensure compliance while pushing the boundaries of innovation in your designs.
- 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Session 2 – Navigating Contracts
Presenter: Josh Levy
Learn strategies to understand and use contracts effectively. Gain practical insights into negotiating terms, managing risks, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
- 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Networking Break with Exhibitors
Take a break to network with fellow attendees and revisit exhibitor booths. This is your chance to dive deeper into new products, technologies, and services that can elevate your architectural practice.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Session 3 – CO2 Uncovered: Providing the Facts About Climate Change
Presenter: Gregory Wrightstone
Engage in an informed and dispassionate discussion of climate change, humans’ role in the climate system, the limitations of climate models, and the consequences of mandated reductions in CO2 emissions.
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Happy Hour – Networking with Drinks and Heavy Appetizers
Wrap up the day with a happy hour featuring drinks and heavy appetizers. This relaxed setting offers the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, exhibitors, and speakers, fostering meaningful relationships within the ALA community.
Learning Objectives - 5.5 LU/HSW credits (ALA & AIA Pending)
- Gain an understanding of the role of science and the scientific process in addressing complex public policy issues like climate change.
- Learn strategies to navigate contracts effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes and minimizing risks.
- Explore best practices and resources for staying informed on building codes, balancing compliance with innovative design.
- Connect with exhibitors to discover the latest innovations in architecture, enhancing your professional toolkit.
Why Attend?
The ALA Summer Conference is a unique opportunity to gain valuable resources and build connections within the architectural community. With a focus on networking, you’ll have plenty of time to interact with exhibitors and learn about new innovations that can elevate your practice. Our expert presenters will provide actionable insights to help you design your career, while the happy hour offers a chance to inspire and be inspired by your peers. This event embodies ALA’s mission to
Virtual Attendance is available to ALA members more than 150 Miles from Elk Grove Village, IL (Please contact ALA@ALAToday.org after registering)
Connect. Design. Inspire.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Coffee Sponsor – $250
- Your logo prominently displayed on signage at the coffee station, ensuring visibility during break sessions.
- Recognition throughout the conference, including verbal shout-outs during opening and closing remarks.
Presenter Sponsor – $250
- Your logo featured on signage near the presenters’ area, associating your brand with the conference’s educational content.
- Recognition throughout the conference, including mentions in the program and during session introductions.
Tabletop Exhibit – $500
- Includes 1 Registration
- A dedicated tabletop exhibit space to showcase your products or services, allowing direct interaction with attendees.
- Recognition in the conference program and during announcements.
Social Hour Sponsor – $500
- Your logo displayed on signage during the happy hour, a key networking event at the conference.
- Recognition throughout the conference, including verbal mentions during the social hour.
- Opportunity to bring branded swag (e.g., koozies, pens, or other items) to distribute to attendees, increasing brand engagement.
Summer Conference Sponsor – $1,000 (Includes All Benefits)
- includes 4 registrations
- Comprehensive visibility with all benefits from the above sponsorship levels:
- Logo on coffee station signage, near presenters, at the social hour, and in the conference program.
- A tabletop exhibit space to engage directly with attendees.
- Opportunity to bring branded swag for the social hour.
- Premium recognition as a Summer Conference Sponsor, including a special mention during the opening remarks, closing remarks, and in all conference materials.
