Encouraging unity among these organizations and their members, this panel discussion of the national leaders of AIA, AIGA, APA, ASLA, IIDA, IDSA, and SEGD will be a dialogue aimed at building relationships and galvanizing collective action. 

For the second time, the Center for Architecture & Design is bringing these seven leaders together here in Kansas City! All seven of these national design professional organizations have local/regional chapters here in Kansas City. 

Attendees will gain rare, firsthand insights from these influential voices. The conversation will be moderated by Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Director and CEO Julián Zugazagoitia, who will guide a dynamic and engaging discussion focused on building a stronger, more unified design community. 

Panel Includes

Joel Albizo, FAIA, CAE
CEO, American Planning Association

Torey Carter-Conneen
CEO, American Society of Lancscape Architects

Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA
Executive VP and CEO, International Interior Design Association

Lee-Shang Huang
Co-Executive Director of Learning and Programs, AIGA

Cybelle Jones
CEO, Society for Experiential Graphic Design

Donté Shannon, FASAE, CAE
Executive Director, Industrial Designers Society of America

Carole Wedge, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP
Executive VP and CEO, The American Institute of Architects

REGISTER

This event is being held in conjuction with the D7 National Design CEO Retreat hosted by the Center for Architecture & Design and KC Global Design. This summit is bringing together the CEOs of the top 7 design organizations to focus on collaborative solutions to design industry challenges. This two-day retreat will fuel these conversations and encourage these organizations to unite with one voice to address these issues. Learn more at https://d7kc.org/