Biannual National Assemblies
Fall and Spring Conferences
ALA holds a conference in the fall and one in the spring. Each is a focused day of education that earns learning units, with time to talk to the people who make what you specify.
Early in the Year
The Spring Conference
The spring conference covers new design technology, code changes and project delivery methods. It is a good place to start the year's continuing education and to see new materials and building systems before the summer construction season.
Later in the Year
The Fall Conference
The fall conference comes in time to finish state requirements before year-end renewal deadlines, with sessions on risk management, contracts and state-specific rules.
Core assembly features
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High-volume education
Structured to maximize your time away from the office: a significant share of your annual learning units in a single focused program.
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Exhibitor tabletops
Exhibitor tabletops bring material suppliers, technical consultants, and software engineers directly to you, so active project challenges get solved face to face.
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Strategic networking
Engage directly with firm principals, master consultants, and emerging talent in a structured environment built for real professional connections.
Event Registration
Save your seat.
Dates, venues, and curriculum details are published to the calendar as they are finalized. The 2026 Fall Conference, High Wind, Tornado and Safe Room Design, took place September 15 at the IMI Training Center in Addison (4 LU/HSW). The next conference date will be posted to the calendar as soon as it is set. Exhibitor and sponsor inquiries are welcome through the contact page. Companies that want a year-round relationship with ALA members can read about the Industry Partner Program.