Onward with Purpose

The 2025 AIA Wisconsin Conference + Expo on Architecture is a call to action for architects to move beyond momentum and embrace purpose-driven design, collaboration, and leadership. This year’s theme, Onward with Purpose, challenges us to shape a more intentional and impactful future, ensuring every decision contributes meaningfully to our communities and the built environment.

Join us for

2 Days of

3 inspiring keynote presentations,

20 engaging seminars,

and numerous interactive Learning Lab sessions during the Expo, all thoughtfully curated by our member-led committee to align with this year's forward-thinking theme.

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Our Keynote Speakers
 

WISCONSIN HISTORY CENTER TEAM
Ivo Rozendaal, AIA, NCARB
Senior Principal, Architect at SmithGroup (Madison)

Monteil Crawley, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Senior Principal, Architect at SmithGroup (Washington, D.C.)

Wes Mosman-Block
Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer at Wisconsin Historical Society

Andrew Bernheimer, FAIA, NCARB
Founding Principal of Bernheimer Architecture (Brooklyn, NYC)

David Saladik, AIA
Senior Principal at MASS Design Group (Boston, MA)

2025 Conference Committee Chair

Doug Pahl, AIA
Aro Eberle Architects (Madison)

Venue & Accommodations
The newly renovated Madison Marriott West Conference Center in Middleton provides an ideal setting for this year’s event. With over 60,000 square feet of flexible space, a light-filled atrium, and modern amenities, it offers a comfortable and dynamic environment for learning and networking. Book your accommodations by April 29 to secure the special group rate.

Early Bird Registration Opens April 2
Register early using code 'EARLYBIRD' (case-sensitive) to save $50! Early bird pricing ends April 23. Don’t forget to renew your AIA membership to take advantage of reduced member rates. Click here to renew.
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