Sessions at TECH Rize LA will explore the seismic shifts shaping architecture and design, examine the ripple effects of emerging technologies, and challenge conventional thinking about what it means to adapt in an age of relentless change. Join us and be part of the conversation thats shaping resilient, future-ready practices. Register HereAgenda:Meet/Greet/Coffee and Networking: 8:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m.Presidents Address, Welcome: 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Chava Danielson, AIA, principal at DSH ArchitectureChun Liu, AIA, CO ArchitectsNicole Buhles, associate AIA, associate principal practice technology at HEDPanel:Signals and Shifts: What the Tech Supercycle Means for AECOMelvin Williams III, regional practice technology leader at HKSPaul Doherty, CEO and president at the digit groupLeo Salce, principal at Avant LeapErin Khan, principal at Erin Khan ConsultingBilly Almon, astrobiofuturist Presentation:Under the Hood of AI in AECO: Overcoming Real-World Challenges in Custom Solution DevelopmentLeo Salce, principal at Avant LeapBreakPresentation:Data-Driven Decarbonization: Next generation tools to spur climate action on every projectJack Rusk, cofounder and CEO at C.ScaleKeynote Presentation:Singularity and The Circular EconomyPaul Doherty, CEO and president at the digit groupLunch 12:20 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.Exhibitions/Interactives 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Breakout Presentation:Streamlining Data Center Design with Advanced Computational ToolsAmanda Gioia, RA, NCARB at HED Breakout Panel:2030 and Beyond: Shaping A Sustainable Future with TechnologyThesla Collier, international associate AIA, design technology manager at HNTBErik Narhi, AIA, computational design lead at Buro HappoldAbena Darden, vice president sustainability and resilience at Thornton TomasettiErin Khan, founder and senior consultant at Erin Khan ConsultingAugust Miller, senior project designer and senior associate at Perkins+WillBreakout Presentation:Game Engines in Architecture: Enhancing Workflows and Empowering ClientsShervin Peyghambari from CO Architects Breakout Panel:Empowering Growth: Scaling Knowledge in an Ever-Changing LandscapeChun Liu, AIA, CO ArchitectsEnrique Galicia, AI director at Avant LeapAnne Carpenter, director at Global eTrainingRobert Yuen, CEO and cofounder at MonographReg Prentice, CEO at Tonic DMBreakout Presentation:HMC Architects & Forma- Driving Sustainability and Innovation to Design for GoodVenus Emrani, sustainability design analyst at HMC ArchitectsRobin Franke, adoption specialists at AutodeskClosing Remarks from 3:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.