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!

                                                  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.

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.

• 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