For today’s GBM Podcast, we want to talk about conferences. Let’s talk about, in particular, two AEC conferences, our host, Charlie Cichetti, attended in June 2023. We’ll also share some networking best practices while you're at your own conferences.   One of the first conferences our team attended to was at the very beginning of June, and the AIA Conference this year was in San Francisco. There were about 15,000 attendees!   Another conference our technology team attended was NXT BLD / NXT DEV in London June 20th & 21st, hosted by AEC Magazine, with about 500 attendees. It was really unique to be in one room where you had architects, tech startups, journalists, and investors - all collaborating and talking about the future of design & construction including AI & Data.   Show Highlights Top 5 Tips on how to get the most out of networking at a conference. AIA Conference: San Francisco  Preparation for architects coming to this conference Explore technology, materials, and service providers that support the industry Top 10 greenest projects from 2023’s AIA COTE awards NXT BLD + DEV in London Sessions on the future of design and architecture.  AI, data sharing are accelerating our industry.   “Conferences are a fantastic place to get encouragement, some continued education, see what’s trending, and also just meet people that you never know how your paths may cross again in the future. Maybe someone that becomes a friend. Could be a future business partner, could be someone that becomes a colleague or maybe they have an opportunity for you that's really exciting. Conferences are back and full - get out there!” -Charlie Cichetti   Get the episode transcript here!!   Show Resource and Information 2023 COTE® Top Ten Awards - AIA GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO 2023 AIA Previews 2023 Conference on Architecture: Defining the Future of AEC Industry NXT BLD 2023 NXT BLD Speakers 2023 NXT DEV 2023 NXT DEV 2023 Speakers - NXT DEV Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2023 GBES