U40 Summit Registration Opens – High Line Hotel, 180 10th Ave., New York
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea's buzzing gallery district, The High Line Hotel is a completely unique and inspiring respite from the harried pace of downtown Manhattan. A converted seminary just steps from The High Line, the hotel is a piece of New York City history: "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas" was penned here.

Tours
(limited availability, maximum of 25 people per tour, please select one)

Option 1
Walking Tour – Far West Village (High Line, Hudson River Park)
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting Place: 14th St. and Washington St., near the southern end of the High Line

Led by architectural historian and writer Francis Morrone, this walking tour of the Far West Village features a blend of old and new sights, from the High Line to the Richard Meier condos to 19th-century row houses. It also includes examples of New York’s new landscape architecture—the most talked-about aspect of the city’s built environment in recent years.

Option 2
Walking Tour – Midtown Manhattan (Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Seagram's Building)
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting Place: Inside Grand Central in the Great Hall, near track 29

Art historian and professor Sylvia Laudien-Meo will lead a walking tour of Midtown Manhattan, including some of the borough's most well known structures—Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Seagram Building, and Lever House—and public art installations.

Option 3
Walking Tour – Lower Manhattan
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting Place: Entrance to the National Museum of the American Indian (formerly the US Custom House) facing Bowling Green (4/5 subway)

Led by architectural historian Matt Postal, this tour will provide an overview of Lower Manhattan's rich history, from the arrival of the Dutch to the present day, including such sites as Trinity Church, the former U.S. Custom House, and One Wall Street. The walk will conclude in the vicinity of the reemerging World Trade Center, where Santiago Calatrava's PATH station is now under construction.

Welcome Reception

DORMA's World of Access Design Center
1040 Avenue of the Americas, 22nd Floor, New York

Welcome Remarks
John Rogier, Building Group Associate Publisher, SGC Horizon Building Group, Robert Cassidy, Editorial Director, Building Design+Construction, David Barista, Editor-in-Chief

Meet Preston Swincher, Ray Kogan and Cara Bobchek, U40 Summit Facilitators
David Barista will introduce the main U40 Summit facilitators, Preston Swincher, Ray Kogan, and Cara Bobchek, who will offer a sneak peek of their Thursday workshops.

Advice from a Living AEC Legend: Bradford Perkins
Facilitators: Robert Cassidy, BD+C Editorial Director, and David Barista, BD+C Editor-in-Chief

BD+C's Robert Cassidy will lead a discussion and Q&A with Bradford Perkins, FAIA, MRAIC, AICP, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Perkins Eastman. Topics include career growth, mentorship, how to win more work, and the practicalities of starting and running a practice. Perkins will offer advice for today's young design and construction professionals. U40 attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

Welcome + Kickoff

WORKSHOP
Connecting to Digital Natives: Leading through Generations
Facilitator: Preston Swincher

Generational expert Preston Swincher will lead an intense workshop on how AEC professionals can more effectively engage with employees, Building Team members, and clients across multiple age groups. Through interactive brainstorming and group exercises, U40 Summit attendees will identify the top generational challenges AEC professionals face today, and develop actionable solutions for overcoming those challenges.

BD+C "40Under40" Class of 2014 Awards Ceremony
This year's 40Under40 honorees will be recognized by the BD+C team and their peers in attendance.

WORKSHOP
Building Your Future Firm: Scenario Planning for Design and Construction Firms
Facilitator: Ray Kogan and Cara Bobchek

Your firm probably plans the future through strategic planning. But how do you know “which future” you should be anticipating? Scenario planning is an approach your firm can use to model alternative views of the future based on known trends and drivers and then develop contingency plans to address them. When a “What if?” scenario transpires, you’ll be ready. Long-time AEC consultants Ray Kogan, AIA, and Cara Bobchek lead U40 Summit participants through a high-energy, team-driven scenario planning program.

Reception (Location TBA)

Building Tour
(limited availability, maximum of 28 people)

Exclusive Tour: New York Times Building
Architects from FXFOWLE and Gensler will lead this exclusive "backstage" tour of the 52-story, 1.5 million-sf New York Times Headquarters. This event is limited to two groups of 14 people each, so book your spot early!

Boat Tour
(limited availability, maximum of 40 people, $75 premium)

AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Boat Tour
Step aboard the teak decks of an elegant 1920s style yacht, the Manhattan, and enjoy NYC's architectural landmarks from the water.  The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter, is general enough for visitors yet detailed enough for the locals. The cruise will circumnavigate the island of Manhattan (passing under all 18 bridges) while taking in monuments, architecture, parks and infrastructure. Note: Ticket includes a complimentary beer, wine, or champagne and light snacks.

Walking Tour
(limited availability, maximum of 25 people)

Walking Tour – Far West Village
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting Place: 14th St. and Washington St., near the southern end of the High Line

Led by architectural historian and writer Francis Morrone, this walking tour of the Far West Village features a blend of old and new sights, from the High Line to the Richard Meier condos to 19th-century row houses. It also includes examples of New York’s new landscape architecture—the most talked-about aspect of the city’s built environment in recent years.