Smart Practice Conference: RIBA Future Forward Miscellaneous

This year's Smart Practice conference for architects provides a day out of the office in which to be inspired and informed by forward-lookin

It highlights how you might differentiate and develop your expertise through an awareness of business drivers, global opportunities, long-standing research and technology.

Patrik Schumacher, Partner of Zaha Hadid Architects, is providing the insider’s view of how he is steering the practice forward after the sudden death of its iconic principal. He will also describe how the 400-strong, global office is organised to optimise on potential business worldwide, while nurturing a rich research culture.

Sessions are themed around current business drivers, technology and research. They draw on speakers, which encompass big names and emerging offices worldwide. They include:

Mark Burry of the University of Melbourne, renowned for his work overseeing the completion of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Barcelona;
Xavier de Kestelier, co-Head of the Specialist Modelling Group at Foster + Partners;
David Green, Principal at Perkins + Will and CEO of AREA Research;
Josef Hargrave, Global Foresight Manager at Arup;
Rob Jackson, Associate Director at Bond Bryan Digital;
Deborah Saunt, Founding Director at DSDHA;
Christina Seilern, Principal of Studio Seilern Architects;
Ian Taylor, Managing Partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios;
Elizabeth Kavanagh, Head of HR and Research and Innovation, Stride Treglown.

Venue: Nottingham Conference Centre, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU

Price

Early bird - RIBA members (excl. VAT): GBP 70
Early bird - non-members (excl. VAT): GBP 80

Links:

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/62328-0
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/62328-1

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