The Impact Our World Conference, scheduled for January 13-14, 2011 in New Orleans has been reorganized as the AIA Haiti/New Orleans Summit.
AIA For Haiti Summit - January 13The Haiti Summit will be held one day after the anniversary of the 2010 earthquake. This is a working session for participants to focus on solutions to assist in the Haiti Re-build. Hear from organizations that are already on the ground and making a difference. In collaboration with established non-profits, government agencies, and NGO’s, participants will identify opportunities in Haiti for design assistance teams, disaster assistance, building assessments, resources, and other programs.
Confirmed participating organizations include Architecture for Humanity, United States Green Building Council, Public Architecture, the National Organization of Minority Architects, and the American Red Cross.
New Orleans Summit: Post Katrina/Oil - January 14Join this live webinar in person or online. Hear first-hand accounts of how this historic city has and is rebounding from natural and man-made disasters. There are great local and national success stories, yet there are still challenges and opportunities. This program will feature renowned local speakers and a panel case study on New Orleans.
Learn more and register at the Summit web page. Advanced registration closes on January 3.