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2024 Conference Program

 

 

You can DOWNLOAD the Conference Schedule at a Glance or see below for the full Conference details. Filter by Session Type or Date to refine your results. You can also search by keyword.

Note: All ConEd structured learning sessions also qualify for AIA learning units. (Also, certain sessions qualify for the Climate Action requirement for the Continuing Education Program cycle ending in June.)

Also, be sure to check out the map of the Niagara Falls Convention Centre which also lists the locations for the main Conference events, so you are prepared in advance!

Check out the Niagara Falls tourism website to explore things to do while you're in Niagara. Also, check out the events and theatre & shows taking place while you are there!


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Location: Niagara Falls Exchange: Cultural Hub & Farmers' Market (5943 Sylvia Place) 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Shuttle Service: Begins at 6:45 p.m. from Marriott on the Falls, with the last...

Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Theatre/Junior Ballroom A 1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 8:30 a.m – 10:15 am A Housing Plenary to Push the Envelope In cities, suburbs, and rural areas...

Qualifies for Climate Action Continuing Education credits Note: A current passport is required for this experiential learning session. 9 ConEd Learning Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. As an...

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This recreational tour does not qualify for hours under the OAA Continuing Education program. Discover the beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake with a guided tour of the town...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Is it indeed a great idea for sustainability to have a forest on the facade? How do we create innovative collective housing in timber? And can we...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Today, isolation and financial struggles have become ubiquitous. To maintain ever‐shrinking rental spaces with ever‐increasing costs, so many...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Natural environments in healthcare design are thought to promote health. However, empirical research in long‐term care (LTC) has been limited and the...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Join this session to learn about a recent student townhouse case study completed in 2023 by Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. The team...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. This session offers a comparison of 16 recent affordable housing projects and the impact that starting with an existing building can play in...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Access to clean drinking water in Indigenous reserves is vulnerable. Despite continued efforts and negotiations in developing water infrastructure...

This session is sponsored by Savaria. 2.0 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:45 p.m.  It’s been 12 years since Ontario has adopted a new Building Code. After a lot of anticipation, the 2024...

Hosted by Pro-Demnity Insurance Company 1 ConEd Learning Hour 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Not sure of the difference between a premium and a rate? Need to understand “coverages,” but don’t know where to...

Hosted by Brampton Brick Ltd. 1 ConEd Learning hour 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. This session explores specific unit tolerances for manufactured clay or concrete products. It reviews construction...

Hosted by GRAPHISOFT 1 ConEd Learning Hour 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Architects can unburden themselves from tedious yet necessary tasks by harnessing technological innovation. This session highlights...

Hosted by Concrete Council of Canada 1 ConEd Learning Hour 12: 30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Concrete is the most used construction material in the world and significant carbon reductions are available...

Hosted by Kreitmaker Inc. 1 ConEd Learning Hour 12: 30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Colours matter… and so do trends. Approximately 85% of end-users place colour as a primary reason why they buy a...

12:00 p.m. - 2: 00 p.m. Sponsored by Thames Valley Brick + Tile Relax and reconnect with colleagues at the networking at lunch in the Conference Lounge...

4 ConEd Learning Hours 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Embark on a half-day exploration of architectural innovation and design excellence at two of Niagara's premier wineries: Pearl Morrisette and Redstone...

4 ConEd Learning Hours 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Embark on a transformative journey through the realms of architectural innovation and historical preservation at the Niagara Parks Power Station and the...

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