Industry Leaders Roundtable Retreat

The Industry Leaders Roundtable program is designed to embolden firms and their representatives to undertake institutional change within their organizations, by providing them research, tools, and support to be agents of change. The event brings together thought leaders in organizational psychology, sociology, law, architecture and engineering to change culture by providing research, information and action-oriented programs to achieve greater representation of women in the AEC industries.

A recap of two incredible days of insight, connection, and inspiration at the BWAF Industry Leaders Roundtable: San Francisco. From thoughtful conversations on leadership and values to hands-on exploration of design, innovation, and the future of work, the city set the perfect stage for meaningful exchange.

Thank you to all the speakers and participants who made this gathering so rich. And thank you SF for the fog, the views, and the space to think big!

DAY 1: ONE LETTERMAN

12:00-1:00pm
Welcome Lunch & Introduction
Angelica Baccon, SHoP Architects, Principal
Tizziana Baldenebro, BWAF, Executive Director

1:00-2:00pm
Life Architecture: Building Connections and Boundaries Panel
Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher, SFMoMA, Helen Hilton Raiser Curator and Head of the Department of Architecture and Design (Moderator)
Emily Pilloton-Lam, Girls Garage, Founder & Executive Director
Shoshana Berger, Fractional Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Lauren Smith, Eames Institute, Chief Experience Officer

2:00-3:00pm
Michelle Lee, Ideo Play Lab, Partner & Managing Director

3:00-5:00pm
Presidio Tunnel Tops Talk & Walking Tour
Richard Kennedy, Field Operations, Partner

5:00-6:00pm
Break

6:00-9:00pm
Cocktail Reception + Dinner

DAY 2: THE AVERY

9:30am- 12:00pm
Julia Morgan Architecture Walking Tour
Dr. Karen McNeill, PhD, Julia Morgan expert

12:00-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-2:00pm
Travel from Berkeley to The Avery

2:00-3:30pm
Futures & Foresight Fluency Talk
Radha Mistry, Arup, Associate Principal & Americas Foresight Leader

3:30-5:00pm
Group Discussion

5:00-6:00pm
Conclusion
Atousa Shafizadeh, Tesla, Manager Workplace & Portfolio Planning
Karen Liu Staubach, Google Real Estate & Workplace, Workplace Design Leader

6:00-8:00pm
Cocktail Invitational