So, You Want to Start Your Own Firm?

Deadline to Register has been EXTENDED to Oct. 26.  There are a few seats left, so be sure to get your ticket ASAP!
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Ever dreamed of putting your name on the door? Starting your own architecture firm is bold, exciting—and a little daunting. “So, You Want to Start Your Own Firm” includes three focused sessions designed to take the mystery out of launching, branding, and running your practice with confidence, clarity, and purpose —on your terms and timeline.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea of starting your own firm and know where to start, ready to file paperwork tomorrow, planning for the next phase of your career, or already running your own firm and looking to sharpen your pencils, each of these sessions will provide actionable insights, practical tools, and honest reflections to keep you on track—or reveal what you might be missing. Attend the entire series for a comprehensive journey, choose an individual session to focus where you need it most, or combine two sessions for a tailored experience that fits your goals.

Program Schedule:

• 9:30AM | Registration Open
• 9:30AM – 10:00AM | Continental Breakfast & Networking
• 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Session 1 - Firm Foundations: How to Start and Structure Your Own Architecture Practice (1.5 AIA LU | ELECTIVE)
• 11:30AM – 11:45AM | Break
  
• 11:45AM – 1:15PM | Networking Lunch
• 1:15PM – 2:45PM | Session 2 - Design Your Brand. Build Your Practice. (1.5 AIA LU | ELECTIVE)
• 2:45PM – 3:00PM | Snack Break
• 3:00PM – 4:30PM | Session 3 - Running Your Practice: Balancing Daily Demands with Big-Picture Goals (1.5 AIA LU | ELECTIVE)
• 4:30PM – 4:45PM | Break
  
• 4:45PM – 5:45PM | AlexRenew Environmental Center Building Tour (1.0 AIA LU | HSW) - Limited Availability, Reserve Your Spot When You Register 
• 6:00PM – 8:00PM | Networking Reception & Town Hall at Lost Boy Cider - Free for Full Day Workshop Attendees, Reserve Your Spot When You Register 

Thank you to this program's sponsors: