2026 NOMA Conference - The Leading Edge
2026 NOMA Conference - The Leading Edge
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  • Travel
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  • Expo
  • NOMAS
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    • Register
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Session Details

Name
Unidos in Action: The Power of Cross-Organization Coalition
Date & Time
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speakers
Elizabeth Lagarde
Dennis Antonio Chiessa
Oksana Ramos
Patricia Alarcón
Vanessa Smith Torres
Veronica Pochet
Elizabeth Lagarde Dennis Antonio Chiessa Oksana Ramos Patricia Alarcón Vanessa Smith Torres Veronica Pochet
Description

Lasting change in the architecture profession is born through collective action. The Arquitectos Coalition National (ArqCoN), formerly the National Latinx Architects Coalition, is a growing national movement uniting allied organizations to elevate Latinx representation, mentorship, advocacy, and leadership. Emerging from grassroots initiatives such as AIA Latinos in Architecture (LiA) Knowledge Communities and LA.IDEA, and strengthened through partnerships with organizations including Arquitectos, Arquitina, ADANY, and the Immigrant Architects Coalition, ArqCoN embodies the transformative power of coalition-based leadership rooted in shared values and a common vision. This session invites architects, design professionals, NOMA chapters, and affinity groups to explore how meaningful partnerships and strategic alliances can transcend geography to influence national policy, expand leadership pathways, and amplify voices too often unheard. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, adaptable frameworks for coalition-building, and inclusive leadership models that broaden advocacy and deepen mentorship. Through an exchange of ideas and experiences, this session illustrates how unified action can reshape the profession—fostering a future that is more equitable, representative, and resilient.

Course Credit
LU
Number of Credits
1.5 Learning Units (90 min)
ID
3977
 
NOMA 2026

The Leading Edge

Annual Conference

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Conference Details

  • October 14–18, 2026
  • JW MARRIOTT MIAMI
    TURNBERRY RESORT & SPA
  • 19999 W Country Club Dr
  • Aventura, Florida, 33180

In-Person Conference

Join us for 60+ premiere sessions, keynotes, and workshops offering CEUs and insights into trends shaping the AEC industry. Explore the Expo, and enhance your experience with ticketed events including curated local tours and our Awards Gala celebrating design excellence.

Virtual Participation

Over 10 sessions of premiere seminars, workshops & keynotes present opportunities for CEUs, discussion, and education on relevant topics and projects across three days.

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