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It is that time of year for the architecture and design community! New York City is buzzing with architects from around the globe for the AIA Conference featuring some of the top Architectural talent in the industry. Included in the assortment of keynote speakers, the Expo will feature over 800 vendors of the industry’s best…

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It is that time of year for the architecture and design community! New York City is buzzing with architects from around the globe for the AIA Conference featuring some of the top Architectural talent in the industry. Included in the assortment of keynote speakers, the Expo will feature over 800 vendors of the industry’s best brands.

Each day will feature immersive discussions and workshops, as well as trend predictions and demonstrations. For patrons of the event, there will be an abundance of things to keep busy. Here is a list of Keynote Speakers and events you will not want to miss:

Today, Sir David Adjaye will present to a sold-out Radio City Music Hall. Named one of Time’s most influential people, meet the architect behind landmark projects that are making a difference in major cities and communities around the world. For those attending AIA, tickets are still available for the simulcast at the Javits Center.

Our own Geoffrey Short is on site at the Javits Center in New York City giving us live updates to all the top architects and companies he talks with.

AIA has packed the Javits Center in New York City this week to showcase some of the most innovative products in the architecture and design industry.

#AIACON18 is in full swing! We would love to meet some of our podcast listeners as well as get interviews covering the show! Tweet at us if you want to connect! #architect #architechture #NYC #javitscenter pic.twitter.com/0RsGdxB2fV
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

We caught up with some of the most noteworthy exhibitors and learned about products that will be having an impact on buildings around the world very soon.

If you’re at #AIACON18, make sure to stop by our friends at @leica_camera booth 3028! #AIA #javitscenter #NYC #architect #Architecture #design #camera pic.twitter.com/X73Z3RBD1n
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

. @fritsjurgens showing off its pivot door at booth4951, great display! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/O72XgJzylt
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

Kabbage is a line of credit provider to architects and construction companies who need to finance their projects. Their automated process can be completed in as little as seven minutes, making projects more efficient and on schedule.

Just spoke to Jennifer @KabbageInc about how they’re helping architects and contractors fund projects! Booth 1081 check it out! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/Xutd7kSVYg
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

GKD showed us their metal fabrics display, a useful tool for universities, hospitals and airports that allows digital signage to come to life. Instead of a static wayfinding board, GKD is making wall space experiential with its projections and video technology.

Great display @MetalFabric thanks for telling us about your applications! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/zhJ1uvgzXd
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

Thanks to Jamilla Walcott with @YKKAPAmerica who gave us the rundown on their new products #A18CON pic.twitter.com/t75jet1QtN
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

Kone, a provider of smart technology for elevators and escalators is revolutionizing human traffic flow in office spaces by streamlining turnstile experiences. People can now scan with their smartphones to gain access to their office spaces.

Patrick showed us a great time at the @KONECorporation booth! Smart elevators are coming to a building near you soon! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/rADB6lffMa
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 21, 2018

Virtual renderings are giving designers a much better feel for space and what they can do with it. Thanks to Jonathan with @Enscape3d for the walkthrough! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/0AFYKVWSac
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 22, 2018

3D printing is helping designers interact and visualize projects. Thanks @Ultimaker for the info! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/bXxYjgMguM
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 22, 2018

We caught up with Angel Say of @insitevr to learn about how #VR is making design more efficient and collaborative! #a18CON pic.twitter.com/mqf2fwAMsa
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 22, 2018

. @viraconglass told us how to stand out in a sea of glass installations! #A18CON pic.twitter.com/LciS9btCwl
— MarketScale AEC (@AECMKSL) June 22, 2018

Our favorite tweets from Influencers:

Bright and active inside the @javitscenter #NYC for @AIANational’s AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 #A18Con –Canadian Architect magazine and @Building_mag are here – look for each in the pub bins at the Expo! (#AIACON18) #AIA #architecture #architect pic.twitter.com/t30orIFFKy
— Canadian Architect (@CdnArch) June 20, 2018

Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us for our events! This year, we are at the #HighLine in New York City. #A18CON #AIA #AIAcon18 #ElevatedPerspectivesAIA pic.twitter.com/doIvb7ezTp
— Stoner Bunting (@StonerBunting) June 20, 2018

CA has sponsored two resolutions for debate at the AIA Business Meeting- one re: titling of Allied members & one supporting Emerging Professionals. We are also proud of the members sponsoring one from the floor to strengthen the AIA Code of Ethics! #AIACON18 #AIACCwashere pic.twitter.com/QLlMU4oVth
— AIACaliforniaCouncil (@AIACC) June 20, 2018

With Architectural Expo starting tomorrow, we decided to throw all the way back to 2013 to the AIA Convention in Denver, CO! This is where we first launched Integrated Doors – so many memories! You can see Integrated Doors and more at #AIACon18 from tomorrow at Booth 4872 in NYC! pic.twitter.com/F3ccurbcWX
— Centor USA (@CentorUSA) June 20, 2018

Having the kind of day where my role as firm owner is getting in the way of my ability to fully participate in @EquityxDesign hackathon – but loving the energy!! #AIACON18 pic.twitter.com/R6reTls3qj
— Marilyn Moedinger (@mwmoedinger) June 20, 2018

“Right now the City of New York is building more affordable housing than the entire state of California” @Mark Ginsberg at #AIA2018 pic.twitter.com/CzTH2FPXBy
— Brian Loughlin (@WeCityEquitably) June 21, 2018

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