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 on us!

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.