There is still an opportunity to join us Virtually!
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) proudly presents the annual NOMA Conference and Exposition, The EXCHANGE, in Baltimore from October 23–27, 2024. Join us and the more than 1,500 professional designers, students and partners from across the globe as we EXCHANGE through conversation, educational seminars, community exploration, and networking events to share perspectives that influence the future of the built environment. We are excited to host Conference 2024 in Baltimore, a vibrant and diverse historic community located along the Chesapeake Bay.
The conference theme, The EXCHANGE, conveys the sharing of ideas, partnerships and collaborations; how our communities grow in knowledge, spirit and connection through each EXCHANGE. Our daily EXCHANGES, both big, like attending NOMA Conference, or small, like coffee with a colleague, have the power to ignite positive change and fuel our future advancements. We must be active participants in the EXCHANGE; it is these acts that facilitate a better tomorrow. Let us come together in Baltimore, in partnership with the Bmore NOMA chapter, to uphold our mission, celebrate our members and EXCHANGE in conversations to advocate for the underrepresented and create lasting change.
Charm City awaits your visit!
WHAT TO EXPECT
local ideas + national impact
SPEAKERS
Over 50 sessions of premiere seminars, workshops & premiere keynotes present opportunities for CEUs, discussion, and education on relevant topics and projects across three days. Dynamic and engaging keynotes present on emerging trends and topics in the AEC fields.
NETWORKING
Connect with firm leaders, emerging professionals, NOMAS students, and allied professionals that showcase diversity in the design field.
RECOGNITION
NOMA acknowledges outstanding projects by member chapters, firms and practitioners, finalists for the Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition, and outstanding achievements by NOMA Chapters and members at the Annual Awards Banquet. Elevation of the member work as best in the industry will be honored at the Phil Freelon Professional Design Awards.
MISSION
NOMA’s mission is to empower our local chapters and membership to foster justice and equity in communities of color through outreach, community advocacy, professional development, and mentorship.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
1,500+ architects, designers and allied professionals
500+ students from accredited schools of architecture
70+ exhibitors from nationally recognized firms, organizations, and universities
40+ teams competing in the Student Design Competition
30+ member firms competing in the Professional Design Awards
40+ professional NOMA Chapters competing for the competitive Chapter of the Year
3000+ members to consider for the coveted Member of the Year
CONFERENCE DETAILS
OCTOBER 23-27, 2024
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202
IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
Over 50 sessions of premiere seminars, workshops & premiere keynotes present opportunities for CEUs, discussion, and education on relevant topics and projects across three days. Dynamic and engaging keynotes present on emerging trends and topics in the AEC fields.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
Over 10 sessions of premiere seminars, workshops & premiere keynotes present opportunities for CEUs, discussion, and education on relevant topics and projects across three days.
