2021 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture

The 2021 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Conference on Landscape Architecture will be held in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 19-22, 2021. It will offer more than 100 education opportunities, allowing attendees to fulfill their professional development requirements in four days.

“If there is anything the past year has reinforced, it is the value of our relationships, both personal and professional,” said Tom Mroz, FASLA, president American Society of Landscape Architects. “This is an opportunity for our community to gather in person to discuss what lies ahead for our industry, as we seek to design shared spaces for a post-pandemic future. I look forward seeing you in Nashville, Tennessee.”

The conference will focus on:

• Technology
• Design and Creative Process
• Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Resilience and Stewardship
• Leadership, Career Development and Business
• Planning, Urban Design and Infrastructure
• Design Implementation

Schedule at a glance

Nov 18 (Pre-conference)

7:30 am – 4:30 pm           TCLF Excursion*
4:00 – 8:00 pm   Registration Open
4:30 – 6:30 pm   TCLF Reception*
6:00 – 8:00 pm   National Leaders and Honorary Members Reception **

November 19

7:00 am – 5:00 pm           Field Sessions (14)
8:30 – 11:30 am Deep Dive Sessions
1:30 – 2:45 pm   Education Sessions
1:30 – 4:30 pm   Deep Dive Sessions
3:45 – 5:00 pm   Education Sessions
5:00 – 6:00 pm   TCLF Silent Auction Review **
6:00 – 8:00 pm   Emerging Professional
Mentor Reception**
7:00 – 9:00 pm   Landscape Architecture Foundation Reception

November 20

8:00 – 9:30 am   General Session
9:30 am – 6:00 pm           EXPO (with Learning Lab)
11:00 am – 12:15 pm       Education Sessions
2:00 – 3:00 pm   Education Sessions
2:00 – 5:00 pm   Deep Dive Sessions
4:00 – 5:00 pm   Education Sessions
4:30 – 6:00 pm   Alumni Tailgate
6:00 – 7:30 pm   Professional Student Awards Ceremony
8:00 pm – 12:00 am         LAND 8 Happy Hour

November 21

9:00 – 10:00 am Education Sessions
10:00 am – 2:00 pm         EXPO (with Learning Labs)
2:00 – 3:00 pm   Education Sessions
2:00 – 5:00 pm   Deep Dive Sessions
4:00 – 5:00 pm   Education Sessions
7:00 – 10:00 pm Council of Fellows Investiture Dinner

(* Ticketed event; ** By invitation only)

In addition to the conference, more than 300 companies are expected to exhibit at the EXPO at the 2021 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture.

For more information, or to register, visit https://www.aslaconference.com