Calling all emerging AEC professionals or interested parties: grab a teammate (or find one when you get there) and join us for an evening of fast-paced creativity, friendly competition, industry connection. Plus you’ll enjoy food and drinks and winners gifts on us!

Prizes

Best overall prize - $50 per person in winning group ($50 x 4 gift cards = $200) at Birdie Time Pub (mini golf)

Best of Portland prize - $30 per person in winning group ($30 x 4 gift cards = $120) at Por Que No Taqueria (two locations in Portland)

Most Sustainable prize - $20 per person in winning group ($20 x 4 gift cards = $80) at Stumptown Coffee (several locations in Portland)

This event is part of our Pre Oregon Design Conference Events. Want to learn about ODC? Click here

Here's how the evening unfolds:

5:00 – 5:20 | Arrival & Social Time Come early to grab a drink, meet fellow attendees, and settle in before the challenge begins.

5:20 – 5:30 | Welcome & Special Guest We'll kick things off with a quick welcome and a first look at tonight's charette prompt. We're excited to welcome Wendell Mueller, Architecture Department Head at Mackenzie, who'll share a few words on the firm and its commitment to supporting emerging professionals. Then it's time to form your teams of four and get ready to design.

5:30 – 6:30 | Charette Time One hour on the clock. Your team will race to concept, sketch, and refine a design response to the prompt bring your creativity and your best teamwork.

6:30 – 6:45 | Team Presentations Each team nominates one presenter to pitch their concept to the group in a quick, high-energy round of design showcases.

6:50 | Results & AIA Announcements Our judges reveal the results

Whether you're looking to sharpen your design instincts, meet other professionals in the field, or just enjoy a fun, low-stakes challenge, this is one evening you won't want to miss.