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Where the profession shows up.

Conferences that fill CE requirements in an afternoon, tours that put you inside real projects, and the annual meeting where the association’s direction gets set. Dates, credits, fees, and registration, all on one page.

Upcoming

  1. Sep15

    ALA Fall Conference · Registration Open

    High Wind, Tornado and Safe Room Design

    Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 11:30 AM check-in · program 12:00 to 5:15 PM CT · reception to follow · IMI / BAC District Council Training Center

    ALA Fall Conference: a moderated panel on high wind, tornado and safe room design, plus six hands-on mock-up stations at the IMI Training Center in Addison. 4 LU/HSW.

    4 LU/HSW, including 1 hour of high winds and natural disasters

    Register Now Details →
  2. Sep21

    ALA Webinar · 1 LU

    Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Architects

    Monday, September 21, 2026 · 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM CT · Online via GoToWebinar

    A 60 minute session that satisfies annual state mandated sexual harassment prevention training, including the Illinois license renewal requirement.

    1 LU Free for ALA members · $25 non-members

    Register Now Details →
  3. Nov5

    Honors in Architecture · Registration Open

    The 2026 ALA Design Awards Gala

    Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 6:00 to 10:00 PM CT · Medinah Country Club

    An evening for the year's best work and the people behind it. ALA gathers at Medinah Country Club to honor the 2026 Design Awards winners.

    Reserve Your Seat Details →
  4. Nov18

    Tour · 1.0 LU · Attendance Is Limited

    Tour of the WJE Testing Laboratory

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 3:00 to 5:30 PM CT · Janney Technical Center, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates

    Tour WJE's Janney Technical Center in Northbrook: structural testing, petrography, metallurgy, concrete and corrosion labs. 1.0 LU.

    1.0 LU

    Register Now Details →
  5. Jan14

    ALA Member Event · In Person

    2027 Annual Meeting at Sub-Zero

    Thursday, January 14, 2027 · 6:00 to 9:00 PM CT · Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom

    ALA's 2027 Annual Meeting at the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove showroom: the year in review, the direction ahead, and an evening with the membership.

    Registration Opens October 14 Details →
Past events (2)

Standing Programs

Spring & Fall

Conferences

Two assemblies a year: concentrated education, a full exhibitor floor, and high-volume learning units.

The Conferences

Every January

Annual Business Meeting

The association’s governing assembly: leadership installed, finances reviewed, direction set, and the floor open to any member in good standing.

The Annual Meeting

Through the Year

Tours & Outings

Hard hats on. See notable projects and testing facilities in person and talk shop with the people behind them.

Tours & Outings

Registration runs through the ALA member site. Members log in for member rates; non-members can register as guests. Dates are announced in the member email before they appear here.