Registration is now open for the 2018 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Annual Meeting and EXPO planned for Oct. 19-22, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The annual meeting is a gathering of landscape architecture professionals and students.
According to ASLA President Gregory A. Miller, FASLA, Philadelphia is the setting for the annual meeting because it offers a mix of reverence toward history and inspiration for landscape architects as they address the changing world through sustainable design.
“Philadelphia is famous for bringing minds together to accomplish the remarkable,” says Miller. “Exploring the stories of its landscape will strengthen our ability to shape our own communities and expand our recognition and influence. Hosting our annual meeting in this urban setting will foster connections and provide the knowledge and resources we need to expand our recognition and influence.”
“More than any of the other major environmental design professions, landscape architecture is a profession on the move,” says Richard Rauso, ASLA, president of the Pennsylvania/Delaware chapter of ASLA. “Landscape architects in Philadelphia are working to improve the quality of life for residents, and we want to share our successes and challenges with fellow professionals and students.”
The annual meeting is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees and feature a diverse spectrum of industry experts providing perspectives on a range of subjects, from sustainable design to active living to best practices and new technologies.
More than 135 education sessions, field sessions, workshops, EXPO tours, and general sessions will be offered throughout the meeting, providing attendees with the opportunity to earn up to 24 professional development hours under the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES).
Many of the sessions will also qualify for continuing education credit with the Green Business Certification Inc. toward SITES AP credential maintenance, as well as with the American Institute of Architects, the American Institute of Certified Planners and other allied professional organizations and state registration boards.
The EXPO will feature more than 350 exhibitors offering thousands of new products, services, technology applications, and design solutions, all under one roof.
Learn more about the meeting programs and events on the website.