Architects, engineers, planners, developers, municipal leaders, researchers, landscape architects, and anyone shaping the built environment in innovative ways. 

We are calling for presentations that highlight innovative approaches in:

• Design, Engineering, and Landscapes – How does your work support a more vibrant, resilient, and connected region? What conversations do we need to have to advance these areas?
• Site Assessment and Development – How can we meet housing needs while preserving the vistas that define Northwest Arkansas?
• Transportation, Utilities & Infrastructure – What are you working on to rethink or advance the reach and use of these essential systems that support a thriving region?
• Planning and Policy – How are local and regional policies shaping the future of our communities? What shifts in governance or planning approaches are needed to support equitable and sustainable growth?
• Development and Finance – How can we align market forces with regional goals for housing, sustainability, and equity? What innovative tools or partnerships are making a difference on the ground?
• Community and Culture – How does your work help reflect and support the diverse communities of Northwest Arkansas? What voices and values should be better integrated into how we plan and build?
• Climate and Environment – How are you addressing the realities of climate change and ecological resilience through your work? What environmental priorities should be centered in decisions about the built environment?
• Technology and Innovation – How are emerging technologies influencing how we plan, design, and build? What innovations hold the greatest promise for advancing our region’s goals?

Whether you’re leading projects locally or navigating national trends, we want to hear from you. Consider these questions as we build a conversation that will shape the future of the built environment:

• How is your work solving regional challenges?
• What innovations are pushing the boundaries of design and infrastructure?
• What critical conversations should the region be having today to prepare for the future?
• How can we create communities that are both growth-friendly and stewardship minded?
• What partnerships, collaborations, or capital stacking opportunities have led to successful, scalable solutions?
• How are you making projects more resilient in the face of increased precipitation and more volatile weather extremes?
• How are low impact development and green infrastructure solutions helping to mitigate erosion, sedimentation, and address water quality concerns on your projects?
• What are the barriers in your industry to creating vibrant, dynamic, and resilient communities, and what can we do to bring them to light?