EXP 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

This isn’t a typical conference. The Experience factors in a wide array of learning environments and methods. With highlights including in-depth design tours, citywide activities and social events, and personal growth programming, The Leadership Experience pushes you from your comfort zone to an area of extended, thoughtful growth.

Conclude your opening day at The Leadership Experience with First Night. Go beyond the traditional networking event and connect with your peers while exploring unique installations in the Learning Lounge.

Take advantage of in-depth workshops prior to the kick-off of The Leadership Experience. Led by thought leaders, workshops such as WELL AP Exam Prep and Drive: Navigating Firm Evolution will provide attendees with insight and a hands-on look at leading topics in the design profession.

WELL AP Exam Prep Workshop
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Learn to leverage your design talents to foster healthier lives by becoming a WELL AP. The WELL AP credential denotes your commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities. Attend the ASID WELL AP Exam Prep Workshop and you will leave with a personalized study plan to focus your efforts, insight from the design of the WELL and LEED Platinum certified ASID Headquarters, and a network of your peers to facilitate studying.

For additional information on the WELL program, and details on the workshop bundle, please visit the Road to WELL AP.

Drive: Navigating Firm Evolution
Thursday, July 19, 2018 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ever wonder why some firms grow and prosper, while others never really get off the ground? Drive: Navigating Firm Evolution, a three-hour workshop, will show you how to lay the groundwork for successful firm evolution through each phase – Start up, Growth, Success, Sustain, and Regeneration – and how to build an enduring firm by planning and budgeting for the key business challenges that may occur along the way.

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Get an up-close look at design in action in Washington, D.C. Through curated tours, attendees will have the opportunity to tour projects around the city. Sign-up for tours will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and are only available to registered Experience attendees.

PROJECT TOURS
500 L’Enfant Plaza
Designed as a centerpiece of historic L’Enfant Plaza, 500 L’Enfant offers 220,000 square feet of office space with a rooftop terrace featuring unparalleled views of the Potomac. Learn from the ZGF team how they designed the urban infill project to to stand out from its brutalist neighbors and seamlessly integrate into its environment and urban context. The building is on track for LEED Gold and features solar shading, roof gardens, and a highly efficient HVAC system.
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ASID Headquarters
Demonstrating the impact of design on the human experience is central to the ASID headquarters space, the first office space in the world to receive LEED and WELL platinum certification. The office is designed with health, wellness, well-being, and sustainability as a central organizing principle and serves as a living laboratory that connects interior design solutions to occupant productivity, engagement, retention, and innovation.
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Conrad Washington, D.C.
See it before anyone else! The luxurious Conrad Hotel will open in the heart of D.C. in 2019, including 360-rooms and 30,000 square feet of luxury retail. Lead designers are Herzog & de Meuron, with HKS Architects, Inc. as architect of record, and interiors by Rottet Studio.

National Building Museum
Explore the homes and communities of the future at the Making Room: Housing for a Changing America exhibition at the National Building Museum. Discover the disparity between the way we live in the 21st century and the housing options currently available to us, and tour The Open House—a flexible, hyper-efficient home featuring movable walls and multifunctional furniture, allowing the space to meet the needs of a variety of today’s growing but underserved households.
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National Gallery of Art East Building
Designed by I.M. Pei, the National Gallery of Art’s East Building is a modern marvel, which elegantly stands out against the unique blend of Beaux Arts and Classical architecture in much of Washington, D.C.. Hosting a growing collection of modern and contemporary art, explore the Gallery’s recent renovation, which added 12,250 square feet of new exhibition space within the existing footprint of the building.
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The LINE DC
One of the hottest destinations in town, get a behind the scenes tour of The LINE DC to see how a 110-year-old historic church has been transformed into the place to meet in the eclectic Adams Morgan neighborhood. A community effort by local chefs, bartenders, artists, and designers, explore the rich culinary experience this unique venue has to offer.

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Learn to make your voice heard while educating Congress about the interior design profession. You’ll walk the halls of the nation’s Capitol Building to meet with legislators and staff representatives, and you’ll attend a reception at the Capitol to end your day of advocacy.

As an interior designer, you play a critical role in the health and wellness of your clients. At The Leadership Experience, ASID wants to ensure that you have the opportunity to focus on your health and wellness. Be sure to take advantage of the activities throughout the conference, from sunrise yoga and fun runs to healthy snacks. Keep up with your workout routine in the Washington Marriott Marquis’s bi-level fitness center. All health and wellness features are created to help you relax and engage to get the most of out the conference.

The Learning Lounge is the central hub for The Leadership Experience attendees to grow their network of design professionals and engage with sponsors. With special installation and pop-up discussions, the Learning Lounge will showcase the latest products and services to give you window into the future of design.

Join ASID on Saturday, July 21 in Washington, D.C., as we honor the individuals and organizations that are transforming lives through design. Celebration - The ASID Awards Gala brings together designers, design advocates, manufacturers, and suppliers from around the country to connect and enjoy an unforgettable evening. Be inspired by the contributions of the ASID honorees as we celebrate their achievements

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Enjoy a night at the National Building Museum with exclusive, after-hours access to the special exhibit Making Room: Housing for a Changing America, supported by the ASID Foundation. The exhibit, which examines how developers, architects, and interior designers are crafting innovative and flexible housing concepts, serves as the perfect backdrop to a night of entertainment and socialization.

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