Arc US
America’s Leading Architects Forum
November 2-5, 2023
FL, USA
Principal Architects with large-scale commercial projects throughout North America
North America’s Top 100 architecture and design firms will be with us at Arc US this November. That’s America’s most prolific and difficult-to-meet Principal Architects and Specifiers in one place, relaxed and ready to talk.
In terms of large-scale, commercial projects, this number and quality of decision maker simply isn’t available in one place, anywhere else.
Shall we start with who comes?
Get the full list of Architects, Designers and Specifiers confirmed so far here. When we say America’s most senior Architects, that’s what we deliver. And if they don’t have live, confirmed commercial projects, they don’t get invited.
Now take a moment to consider the time, effort, loss of hair and expense it would take to even try to get in front of this number and calibre of decision maker and you’ll start to appreciate what’s on offer here…
Attendees
Frank Rascoe
Design Principal
Jacobs
Bill Baxley
Managing Director
Gensler
Stephen Buck
Principal
ZGF Architects
Bruce McEvoy
Design Principal
Perkins+Will
Linda Brown
Senior Specifier
Corgan
Manny Dominguez
Director of Design
Cooper Carry
How it works
As with all BOND Events, the Arc US experience centres around a series of private, one-to-one meetings between senior Architects and vendors that each have selected before the event. And this is just the start: you are all together for 3 days and 3 nights, away from all the usual distractions of projects and office environments in a uniquely relaxed set up where you can properly get to know each other. And this is where the commercial project trail really lights up. Because this is about relationships and connections and the very real collaborative possibilities that come from them.
America’s busiest Principal Architects are giving us 3 days of their time to come and meet solution providers who can help them deliver something outstanding for their clients. And if you want to get a true understanding of the needs and aspirations of North America’s large-scale commercial project leaders and have some interesting solutions to discuss, you will not find a better platform.
If you haven’t attended a BOND event yet, we can forgive you for being a tiny bit cynical at this stage. Some testimonials might help. Or a video? Better still, have a conversation with us because it’s hard to make this real for you simply through words on our website. You might want to talk to some people who have already attended a BOND event to get things from their side and we’d be happy to point you in the right direction.
For suppliers, Arc US is the best way, bar none, to win hearts and minds at America’s leading A&D firms.
For Architects and Interior Designers, the value lies in re-connecting with peers and discovering the best solutions to your design challenges from the experts who will be your lifeline.
In short, it’s where large-scale commercial projects find the people and the products they need.
This is THE opportunity to meet with the top architects in the country. Relationships just keep growing.
Mike Granatowski
Program
Seminar timings and/or content may be varied at our discretion.
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- Day 4
Seminar - Living on Purpose
Craig Goldblatt | Inspirational Coach and Speaker, Craig Goldblatt
Synopsis
Are you living your purpose at the deepest level?
Are you committed to deliver an inspired and impactful life?
Do you believe you can fulfil your potential in this lifetime? In order to be truly motivated we need to know and understand the following: There is only one thing human beings want in our lives and that is to experience our deepest feelings, to feel a strong sense of security, excitement, self-worth, connection, growth and giving to others.
To live with clarity and power, it is important to realise our emotions; what Is missing for us and what we have in abundance.Purpose led exercises help both us and others to experience more of what we want. • Clarify who you are at your very best
• Gain a real understanding of yourself, your purpose and what’s most important to you right now
• Uncover your strengths so you create the massive impact you’ve always imagined
Biography
Passionate about Living on Purpose, Craig connects people, to the impact they want to make through keynotes, personal coaching, purpose workshops and experiences.700 keynote presentations. 5 continents. 100,000 people worldwide. For over 2 decades, Craig has been changing lives with his powerful message. With his ability to challenge rather than tell, he rouses audiences to take action and become their best selves Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Craig has travelled the globe, working in the private sector and with charity enterprises and non-profit organizations. Experiencing some of the most diverse cultures on the planet, he has developed an enhanced awareness of purpose, intention, motivation and human identity. Empowering people to make a real difference, Craig connects each individual and organization to the heart of their true purpose and creates an actionable blueprint to make it happen.
Seminar - Are You Smarter than Your Data? - Opportunities, Risks and Strategies for AI in AEC
Phil Bernstein | Professor, Adjunct, Yale School of Architecture
Synopsis
Machine learning technologies are the next big thing in digital design and construction, now that BIM is firmly established and the industry well entrenched in the creation and use of data. What does machine intelligence mean for the processes, results, and risks of our industry? Does the latest surge in so-called “creative” machine learning platforms like Stable Diffusion or DALL-E mean the end of human-generated design? This talk will examine the technological trajectory that points toward widespread AI in the AEC industry, and speculate on both its opportunities for improvement, and its possible destructive power, for architects, engineers, and contractors.
Biography
Phil Bernstein FAIA, is an Associate Dean and Professor, Adjunct at the Yale School of Architecture, where he has taught courses in professional practice, project delivery, and technology since 1988. He was formerly a Vice President at Autodesk, where he was responsible for setting the company’s future vision and strategy for technology and sustaining the firm's relationships with strategic industry leaders and associations. Prior to joining Autodesk, Phil practiced architecture as a principal at Cesar Pelli & Associates (now Pelli Clarke + Partners) where he managed many of the firm’s most complex commissions including projects for Reagan National Airport, the Mayo Clinic, and Goldman Sachs. He writes extensively on issues of architectural practice and technology, and his books include Architecture | Design | Data – Practice Competency in the Era of Computation (Birkhauser, 2018) and Machine Design: Architectural Futures in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (RIBA, 2022). Phil has been honored twice by DesignIntelligence as one of the “30 Most Admired Educators in Architecture” and was named as an Outstanding Industry Contributor by the Connecticut Construction Institute. He received a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude with Distinction in Architecture from Yale University and a Master of Architecture also from Yale. He is licensed to practice in California.
Elliot Eisenberg PhD | President & Chief Economist, GraphsandLaughs, LLC
Biography
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is an internationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making economics fun, relevant and educational. Dr. Eisenberg earned a B.A. in economics with first class honors from McGill University in Montreal, as well as a Master and Ph.D. in public administration from Syracuse University. Eisenberg is the Chief Economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC, a Miami-based economic consultancy that serves a variety of clients across the United States. He writes a syndicated column and authors a daily 70-word commentary on the economy that is available at www.econ70.com.
Dr. Eisenberg has spoken to hundreds of business groups and associations, serving as keynote speaker on topics including economic forecasts, economic impact of industries such as homebuilding, consequences of government regulation, and other current economic issues. Dr. Eisenberg has been invited to testify before lawmakers and is often asked to comment on proposed legislation. His research and opinions have been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Bureau of National Affairs, Forbes, Fortune, and many other publications. He is a regularly featured guest on talk, and public radio.
Dr. Eisenberg was formerly a Senior Economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. He is the creator of the multifamily stock index (the first nationally recognized index to track the total return of public firms principally involved in the ownership and management of apartments), the author of more than 100 articles, serves on the Expert Advisory Board of Mortgage Market Guide and is a regular consultant to several large real estate professional associations, financial institutions and investment advisory groups.
Elliot’s interests include walking at least five miles a day and reading as many newspapers as he can get his hands on. He loves ice hockey and talking economics with crowds large and small!
Speaker TBC
Biography
More information will be announced soon.
90% success rate with our meetings which were excellent! One of the best events for meeting architects, ever!
