DesignColumbus is going virtual for 2021!
CSI Columbus and USGBC Ohio will host DesignColumbus the week of April 26,2021 via a video conferencing solution. The annual conference and trade show unites hundreds of building industry leaders, experts and professionals featuring inspiring speakers and superb educational sessions. The overall program covers all aspects of sustainable design, construction and operational practices for buildings and communities, including their impact on people, the environment and the economy - locally and nationally.
The DesignColumbus Planning Committee is seeking education programs that highlight new technologies, regional issues, high-profile projects and enhance the knowledge of attendees about design, construction and operational practices that promote green building. In an effort to promote new and diverse groups of presenters, strong preference will be given to those who did not present at the previous year’s conference or whose content is relevant to the regional audience. Acceptable presentation modalities include panel discussions, roundtables, project profile/case studies, interactive lectures or group activities. No sessions that are based on advertising a product or service will be accepted into the program.
Presenters will be assisted in obtaining AIA and GBCI credits for these presentations. LEED-specific presentations are encouraged. A LEED-specific presentation needs 75% or more of the content related directly to the current versions of the LEED Rating Systems and Reference Guides, LEED certification process and/or LEED Online. WELL credits will also be applied if applicable. Education sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes in length, allowing time for questions.
The DesignColumbus Planning Committee is seeking education programs that offer IDCEC credits for Interior Designers. Presenters must have courses approved for IDCEC credit prior to the conference.
Presenter benefits: The presenters for each session selected to be part of DesignColumbus 2021 will receive a complimentary registration to the conference.
Submission and Review Timeline:
- December 14, 2020: Call for Proposals Open
- January 26, 2021: Proposals submission deadline
- February 4, 2021: Selected speakers notified
- March 12, 2021: Presentations in PDF format due for credit submittal
- April 19, 2021 (week of): Dry run of presentation for those selected
The good news with a virtual conference is that you won’t need to worry about travel—however, this does mean you will need a suitable webcam, microphone, and reliable internet service to participate.
Advertising of presentation topics: Advertising of selected topics will be done throughout the five states in the Heartland and Great Lakes Region: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.
Feel free to pass this invite on to anyone that may be interested in presenting. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact:
Tammie Wareham, LEED Green Associate
DesignGroup, 515 E. Main St., Fourth Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
614.255.2267 twareham@designgroup.us.com
Jim McDonald, CSI, CDT, LEED AP BD+C
Berardi Partners, 1398 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
269.823.5821 jimmcdonald067@gmail.com