WHEN: Thursday, October 16, from 12 to 7 PM
WHERE: UCSD Park & Market in downtown San Diego.
A New Look. A New Name. A Renewed Mission.
Formerly the little a conference, Converge San Diego is a newly rebranded regional event presented by AIA San Diego in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council-California. With a fresh name, visual identity, and expanded mission, Converge San Diego invites professionals across disciplines to explore how design can lead the way in building resilient communities.
Take advantage of early bird pricing, available through August 31:
AIA/USGBC-CA Members: $75 (increases to $95 after Aug 31)
Non-Members: $100 (increases to $135)
Students: $25
This year’s conference includes exciting new partnerships and a full afternoon of programs built around design leadership, sustainability, and resilience.
About This Year’s Theme
Converge San Diego 2025 explores Resilient by Design: Strengthening Places, People, and Practices.
This year’s theme invites conversations about how the built environment can adapt, endure, and thrive in the face of change. Sessions and discussions will highlight ideas from architecture, planning, sustainability, equity, infrastructure, and more, all centered on creating stronger and more connected communities.
THE AEC COMMUNITY GATHERS HERE
Converge San Diego is more than just a place to learn and marvel at new concepts. It's a vibrant hub for networking, where the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Design) and community come together, fostering connections that can shape the future of design.
Architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, specifiers, contractors, consultants, and aspiring students - all are welcome to join this immersive experience.
Talks & All Things Design and Sustainability
Discover remarkable projects that showcase San Diego's evolving and dynamic urban landscape, engage in captivating design presentations, and revel in the night with food, drinks, industry friends, and interactive displays and exhibits.
Educational Programming
Prepare to be inspired as you engage in enriching educational programming, where experts share their insights and knowledge, leaving you with a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving world of design. From technology in architectural practice to the latest in sustainable design, design trends and equity in the profession, there is truly something for everyone at Converge San Diego ‘25.
The conference gives attendees the opportunity to earn up to 5 CEUs.
Conference Schedule
Subject to change. Full session titles and speakers will be announced soon.
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Check in, grab coffee or tea, and explore the partner expo before the day kicks off.
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Hear from inspiring voices on resilience, design leadership, and cross-disciplinary innovation as we set the tone for the day.
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Choose from a variety of concurrent sessions exploring today's most pressing design and sustainability topics.
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Recharge with a coffee or tea and revisit the expo to connect with industry partners and browse innovative solutions.
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Continue the conversation with a second round of breakout sessions offering practical insight and thought leadership.
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Attend either the AIA San Diego Annual Meeting of Members, which includes a year-in-review and voting for the 2026 Board of Directors, or participate in the USGBC-CA Adaptive Materials & Reuse Panel featuring innovative strategies to reduce waste, extend building life cycles, and drive circular design in the built environment.
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Unwind and connect with colleagues over substantial appetizers and ticketed beverages in a lively networking setting.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring Converge San Diego connects your company with hundreds of architects, engineers, and sustainability leaders working to shape a more equitable, climate-ready California. Gain visibility, build relationships, and align your brand with forward-thinking design.
