Inspire

Inform

Imagine

In This Issue

Inspiring content - Gensler’s 2023 Workplace Survey & Webinar, & Thinklab Podcast

Urban Encounters registration is open

IDA Groundbreaker’s Lunch at BUILDEX registration is open

2023 BUILDEX Alberta registration is open

and more

Inspiring Content for Interior Designers

Read

Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey

Workers across the world need the office to drive their productivity; it’s time for the workplace to meet the moment.

Read here

Watch

Unveiling Global Workplace Comparison: Building The Future Of Work In Asia Pacific (APAC)

Workplace strategists and designers unveil insights and delve into core conversations on the future of work in this region.

Watch here

Listen

3 Bold Predictions for the Future of Our Industry | Amanda Schneider, ThinkLab

A thought-provoking discussion with bold predictions for the future of our industry.

Listen here

Urban Encounters

Calgary: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - BMO Centre

Edmonton: Thursday, October 5, 2023 - EXPO Centre

Trade show this year will include:

An accredited CEU on accessible design
Many new initiatives to enhance the event experience
Student tours

See here for more information and to register

IDA Groundbreaker’s Lunch at BUILDEX

New! Providing a premier interdisciplinary platform for the design community to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, the Groundbreaker’s Lunch is an opportunity to network with our colleagues, discuss challenges and explore solutions adopted in the field of Interior Design. Featured speaker: Ian Rolston

11:00 - 1:30, Tuesday, October 19, 2023 - Calgary Telus Convention Centre

See here for more information and to register

2023 BUILDEX Alberta

This year, BUILDEX is BIGGER and better than ever. With even more seminars, workshops, product demos, innovation showcases and exhibitors, it's your source to stay up to date on current trends and issues in the built environment.

Tuesday, October 18 & 19, 2023 - Calgary Telus Convention Centre

See here for more information and to register

October Events Volunteer Opportunities

Are you a passionate photographer or know anyone who is? We are looking for event photographers for both Urban Encounters Tradeshows (10/3 & 10/5) and Groundbreaker's Lunch (10/19). We are offering complimentary registration and a small honorarium. You could network with industry leaders and showcase your photography skills.

We are also looking for registration support and general greeting volunteers.

If you are interested, please contact us at urbanencounters@idalberta.ca.

masi IDA Winner Project Feature

Congratulations to Andrea Freeman of MAKE Design Lab for winning the masi Bronze Office Design Under $80/sq. ft. award for their work on Alberta Central & Celero.

The objective for our clients was to find a location that would accommodate two unique but interconnected business organizations into one location...

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