AIA Florida 2013 Annual Convention
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AIA Florida 2013 Annual Convention

Join AIA Florida in Orlando August 8-10, 2013 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek for the 2013 Annual Convention and Trade Show! Early Bird Registration is now open. Click here to register today!

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Hotel Information

Reservations:
AIA Florida has arranged a special discounted room rate for this convention with a room rate of $129 + taxes, which includes complimentary high-speed internet in guest rooms, weekday newspapers, use of fitness center & transportation to and from Disney theme parks and Downtown Disney. The Hotel has also extended a discounted self- parking rate of $5 per day.

Reservations may be made on-line using the Code ZFAI at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10100968

Should you prefer to make your reservations via phone, you should identify yourself with the Code ZFAI, Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects. The Reservations Department may be reached at 888-353-2013. If you are a Hilton Honors member include that on your reservation so you receive your benefits.

All guests will be required to provide a credit card for a one night deposit when making a reservation. The cancellation policy for individual rooms is three days prior.
Reserve early, don’t be disappointed! This special rate is available until Monday, July 8 or until the group block is sold-out, which ever comes first. Remember, to book your room NOW!

Schedule

Thursday | August 8th
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Board Meeting/Annual Meetings
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Session A: Life is Better with Masonry
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Session B: Welcome/Kickoff – Robert Ivy, FAIA
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session C: Disciplinary Transformation – Monica Ponce de Leon, AIA
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. President’s Reception
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. CGI Dessert Reception
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fellows Dinner (by invitation only)
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Movie: ScrapHouse – John Peterson, AIA

Friday | August 9th
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CGI Golf Tournament
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tour: Nemours Children’s Hospital
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EP Session: Roundtable
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session D: BIM Implementation
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EP Session: Got Leadership?
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session E: Fenestration: Energy Efficient Options
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session F: Keynote – John Peterson, AIA
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Road to Fellowship”
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Trade Show
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. AIA Orlando Chapter Party

Saturday | August 10th
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. AIA Florida Past-Presidents’ Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ARE Boot Camp
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tour: Tiffany Collection at the Morse Museum
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session G: IDP for Everyone
                                   Session H: The PeopleMap Communication System
10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Session I: Become a Principal or Start Up a Firm?
                                    Session J: Change to Shape Resilient Communities
                                    Session K: Women in Architecture – 8X8X2
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session L: General Session – Mosaics & Tapestries – Dan Pitera, FAIA, ACD
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sumi-e with Sake
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Florida Foundation for Architecture Annual Meeting
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Session M: Generations & Demographics in Workforce
                                  Session N: Lake/Flato: Engaging the Environment
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. AIA Florida/Caribbean Honor and Design Awards Reception