Speaking
Who knew a shy pianist would eventually love public speaking? It's truly the strangest thing. But people seem to enjoy my talks so, invite me over! Here are a few of my faves...
The American Institute of Architects | Virginia
Architecture Exchange East
November 5, 2025 | Richmond, VA
AI + the Future of Practice
Co-Presenter: Dan Stine, AIA [Lake|Flato]
aiava.org
Urban-Rural Systems Research Network (URSYS)
Fall 2025 Symposium
October 4, 2025 | Davenport, IA
The Weight of Water: Architectural Vulnerability in the Mississippi River Basin
urban-ruralsystems.org
The American Institute of Architects | San Antonio
Firm Principal Breakfast
August 5, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
AI Impacts on Architecture
Co-Presenters: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato) & Vibhuti (Vickie Patel) Harris (HKS)
Lake | Flato Architects
Sustainability Champions Meeting
July 29, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
The Weight of Water: Architectural Vulnerability in the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2025 AIA National Conference on Architecture
June 6, 2025 | Boston, MA
AI: Architecture’s Climate Resilience Future: A 20-Year Hurricane Katrina Retrospective
Co-Presenters: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato) & Mickey Howley (Woodville Main Street)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2024 AIA National Conference on Architecture
June 7, 2024 | Washington, DC
Determined: The Power of Storytelling for Climate Action
Co-Presenters: Allison Anderson, FAIA (unAbridged Architecture), Kathleen Lane, AIA (AIA Global) & Matt Wallace, AIA (Lake|Flato)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2024 AIA Leadership Summit
March 1, 2024 | Washington, DC
AI/AIA : : Survive or Thrive
Virtual Contributors: Dan Stine, AIA (Lake|Flato), Kathy Hancox, AIA (HK Associates), Jeffrey Huber, FAIA (Brooks + Scarpa) & Ayodele Yusuf, AIA (Perkins Eastman)
(Image: AIA marketing for 2025 Summit)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2023 AIA CACE Annual Meeting Keynote
August 4, 2023 | Atlanta, GA
Determined: The Power of Storytelling for Climate Action
Co-Presenters: Allison Anderson, FAIA & John Anderson, AIA (unAbridged Architects) and Kathleen Lane, AIA, LEED (AIA Global)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2023 AIA Leadership Summit Opening Plenary
February 16, 2023 | Washington, DC
A Conversation with AIA Leadership
Panel: Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC (2024 AIA President, HOK); Lakisha Woods, CAE (AIA EVP/CEO) & Korey White, AIA (DLR)
The American Institute of Architects | Global
2019 AIA State & Local Government
July 18, 2019 | Providence, RI
District to DC - Connecting Capitol Hill to the Hometown Preservation Work of Youth Constituents
National Main Street
2017 Main Street NOW Annual Conference
May 2, 2017 |Pittsburgh, PA
Teach a Town to Fish: Demystifying Historic Preservation Funding
Co-Presenters: Renee Kuhlman (National Trust for Historic Preservation), Lolly Barnes (Mississippi Heritage Trust) & Mickey Howley (Water Valley Main Street)
Mississippi Main Street
2014 Destination Downtown Regional Conference
2014 | Ocean Springs, MS
Save My Place: 29 Stories of Architecture Damaged or Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
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Sound like a good fit?
Are you struggling to navigate the rapid changes that artificial intelligence is bringing to your industry? As a speaker trusted by national organizations like the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Main Street, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, I specialize in demystifying complex topics and empowering professionals. My talks provide critical insights into the impact of AI on architecture and other fields, offering a roadmap for success in this new era. Don't let the future leave you behind—book a talk today to equip your team with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive.
Pictured: Scenes from AIA24 where a group of us dissed our stuffy shoes to hop in the fountain at the National Building Museum to celebrate Lake|Flato's Gold Award with Ted Flato, FAIA (received along with David Lake, FAIA). Also pictured are friends from the 2024 Governance Week, my last official event as an AIA National leader.
