Welcome! Below you will see all of our current opportunities.
Important:
- You will need to create a free Submittable account in order to submit these forms. Creating this account acts as registration for your team. Here is a quick guide on how to get started: https://submittable.help/submitters/making-new-submissions/how-do-i-submit
- You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
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- To get started, download the Submission Guidelines and Common App. You will need both documents to complete your submission.
- Once you have created a Submittable login, you can save and return to draft submissions until you submit. For technical support with submissions, please email support@submittable.com.
- For questions about submitting to the Design Awards, please refer first to the Submission Guidelines and then contact ingrid@aiaaustin.org
- Do not show any individual’s name, the firm’s name, or any other identifying information on any submission materials, with the exception of the entry form and Team List.
AIA Austin 2026 Design Excellence Conference August 27-28 at the Commons Conference Center, JJ Pickle Research Campus of UT Austin
Two full days of educational sessions, keynotes, and the Design Expo. This year the BEC Symposium will be featured as a building science track on Friday! 3+ hours of On-Demand Courses accessible online during the conference through the end of the year. The AIA Austin Design Excellence Conference delivers dynamic content through renowned keynote speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, and local project tours, all focused on sustainability, resiliency, and inclusive design through the lens of AIA's Framework for Design Excellence.
Conference Theme: Fluid
In an era defined by uncertainty, building design is evolving beyond static forms toward flexible, dynamic systems capable of responding to rapid change. By emphasizing resilience, human-centered design, and meaningful connection in the age of AI, architects today are challenged to create environments that are both adaptable and deeply human; environments that are Fluid.
When creating your course submission, please consider the following:
- Include voices from all perspectives. As always, we challenge you to compile topics and panels featuring inclusivity and diversity.
- We strongly encourage you to include other professionals to broaden the impact and efficacy of architecture.
Download all forms here and review the checklist before submitting. Once you have created a login, you can save and return to draft submissions until you submit. For technical support with submissions, please email support@submittable.com If selected, Participation Fee of $500 will be due within one week of notification.