Philadelphia
New Aging: International Conference on Aging and Architecture
October 1 and 2
New Aging is an initiative bringing together thinkers and practitioners who will create a call for action to provide better living circumstances for the aging community. The conference leads the way in addressing aging by focusing on progressive advances in architecture, city planning, and culture.
University of Pennsylvania, Meyerson Hall and Claudia Cohen Hall
210 South 34th St
(215) 898-3425
Rome
What Ever Happened to Italian Architecture?
October 15 and 16
This two-day symposium brings together emerging and established architects, designers, historians and critics from Italy and abroad to discuss the current state of Italian architecture. Guest panelists include Alberto Alessi, Sandy Attia, Joseph Grima and Elli Mosayebi.
Istituto Svizzero di Roma
Via Ludovisi 48
Toronto
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
September 22 to 25
Canada’s largest trade fair for the built environment celebrates design and architecture with features such as the Green Building Festival and Light Canada.
Designthinkers 2010
November 11 and 12
This year, the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario present the theme "Design Is Thinking" at their annual conference. Guest speakers include Scott Dadich, creative director at Wired magazine; Taxi co-founder Paul Lavoie; Scott Thomas, the design director of the Obama Presidential campaign; and graphic designers Helen Walters and Marian Bantjes.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St.
