March 29, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Midwest Quad Conference – “Congruence”!

Congruence, focuses on the architect’s role in an interconnected world. Investigating the idea that projects are influenced by forces beyond design, when the architects serve as mediators between parties to reach agreements, as communities desires, political forces, and design ideas collide to shape the future of our world.

Expanding on the idea of the architect interacting with the public and other industries, the conference also considers the expanding role of architecture beyond traditional practice into alternative careers. Design education prepares people to do more than work on architectural projects, and understanding how those roles can now influence the built environment outside a typical design office opens possibilities to redefine what an architect does.

Join us in the wonderful city of Chicago, a city of distinct neighborhoods where historical buildings and contemporary design come together to bring architecture to the general public.


Host School: Illinois Institute of Technology
Dates: September 26 – September 29


If you have any questions, please email us at mailbox@aias.org!

 

Registration

Early Bird Member Rate: $65
Early Bird Non-Member Rate: $110
Regular Member Rate: $85
Regular Non-Member Rate: $145

Early bird ends August 30!

Register Today!

Schedule

All times in Central Time.

Attendees will receive a link to sign up for sessions via SignUp Genius.

Thursday, September 26th
Time Programming Details Location
12:00-4:00 p.m. Registration Open/Hotel Check-in begins late afternoon Registration in Hotel for non-Chicago Students

Registration in IIT’s Crown hall for Chicago Students

Hotel / Crown Hall
5:30-7:00 p.m. Opening Session Crown Hall – Center Core
7:00-9:00 p.m. First Night Dinner Crown Hall


Friday, September 27th
Time Programming Details Location
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Workshops and Tour Sessions Varies
12:00-1:00 p.m. Shared MCHAP and AIAS Lunch Crown Hall
1:00-4:00 p.m. Workshops and Tour Sessions Varies
5:30-7:00 p.m. Keynote Panel: Architectural Pathways & Exploring Diverse Roles Hermann Hall
8:00-11:00 p.m. Free Time or Social Hour Varies


Saturday, September 28th
Time Programming Details Location
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Career Expo Crown Hall – Center Core
1:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions All sessions depart from Crown Hall
5:00-7:30 p.m. Closing Keynote: Philip Tidwell Crown Hall – Center Core
8:00-11:00 p.m. Beaux Arts Ball Crown Hall


Sunday, September 29th
Time Programming Details Location
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Council of Presidents Crown Hall

Hotel

The Residence Inn Chicago Downtown is the official Midwest Quad Conference hotel.

Hotel registration link here.

Rates are $219 + tax per night, and each room can accommodate up to 4 people.

Book your room by September 5 to lock in the special AIAS rate!

Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to our sponsors!

Professional Engagement/Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the conference? Click here or read below!