Conference attendees can choose from more than 24 continuing education sessions offered Thursday-Saturday, in tracks relating to a range of professional interests: Design, Practice, Tools/Technology. Presentations will include material from finalist entries for the Knowledge by Design Case Study Prize, and will feature some of the Northwest's most knowledgeable architects and other experts. See details by clicking on Track headings below.

• DESIGN: Join Northwest + Pacific masters and innovators in exploration of regional trends and design methodology – including culturally sensitive design, consideration of emerging buiding types, sustainability issues, transportation architecture, and new forms for urban density.
Design Track Sponsor: Sparling

• PRACTICE: Interact with experts in liability/risk management, project delivery systems, the future of the profession, and marketing to gain perspectives of value to a range of practice types and sizes – large, small, or somewhere in between. innovative project delivery, strategic marketing, emerging professionals, the future of the profession

• TOOLS/TECHOLOGY: Imagine the future of technology applications adaptable to your practice, through study of innovative tools and materials serving various aspects of the design and building process.
Tools/Technology Track Sponsor: IMAGINiT

• TOURS of projects and neighborhoods supplement the learning experience.

Note: except where noted, Conference knowledge sessions take place at Washington State Convention & Trade Center.

Learning Units: Registered attendees at all knowledge and plenary session can receive LUs, using the AIA Member number to sign in at each session attended.