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PROGRAMS + CONFERENCES
Stay connected to what’s happening across AIA California and our local components. Our calendar features upcoming live webinars, signature programs, advocacy briefings, and in-person gatherings happening statewide. Whether you’re looking to earn CE, engage with peers, or stay informed on emerging issues impacting the profession, this is your central hub for real-time learning and connection.
Access continuing education on your schedule. Our on-demand library currently features mandatory Accessibility and Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) courses available through aecKnowledge, with direct links for easy enrollment.
The Monterey Design Conference (MDC) is AIA California’s signature, three-day design retreat, returning October 23–25, 2026 at Asilomar Conference Grounds. Bringing together nearly 1,000 architects and design professionals, MDC blends big ideas with meaningful connection in an intimate, immersive setting. Through nationally recognized speakers, curated experiences, and organic networking, MDC creates space to reflect, recharge, and re-engage with the power of design.
The Healthcare Facilities Forum (HFF), taking place September 23, 2026, convenes architects, healthcare leaders, and industry partners to explore the future of healthcare design in California. This one-day conference delivers targeted education, emerging trends, and cross-disciplinary dialogue focused on improving the environments where care happens. Designed for professionals shaping healthcare spaces, HFF offers practical insights alongside valuable peer connection.
