Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings present a challenge for earthquake-prone communities. There are over 1,650 URM buildings in Portland and millions around the world. These structures are important historic, architectural, cultural, and economic landmarks, but their vulnerability to earthquakes imperils these buildings and the people in them.

The URM Seismic Resilience Symposium, July 18-20, 2019, is a three-day event for architects, engineers, owners, property managers, and anyone that might deal with URM buildings. AIA HSW and Engineering continuing education credits will be available.

The symposium will include two days of lectures focusing on topics and concerns related to URM buildings, including:

• Earthquake Background
• URM Construction and Seismic Engineering Technology Options
• Building Codes and Historic Preservation Requirements
• Seismic Upgrade Project Considerations and Costs
• Public Policy, Finance, and Resiliency

In addition to the main two-day lectures, the symposium includes optional events that registered attendees can purchase tickets for, including:

• Evening Symposium Reception & Awards Presentation (Free)
• Evening URM Brewery Crawl
• Full-Day URM Seismic Upgrade Walking Tour

Learn more at the event website here »
Refer to the event website at aia-oregon.org/urm for additional details, which are continually updated, including:

• Agenda
• Speakers
• Project Awards
• Additional Optional Symposium Events
• Partnership
• Sponsorship Opportunities

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Total registrants limited to 400 attendees so register early to secure your tickets.

Registration Levels

Attendee $425

• Admitted to the 2-day lecture event

Emerging Professional $300

• Admitted to the 2-day lecture event
• Professional working for 3 or less years

Student $175

• Admitted to the 2-day lecture event
• Must be a student enrolled in any University

General Admission ticketholders are invited to register for these additional events:

Symposium Reception (Additional) FREE

• FREE for all registered main symposium attendees; registration to the reception is required.
• Admitted to Friday evening reception

URM Seismic Upgrade Walking Tour (Additional) $100

• Admitted to Saturday walking tour of URM buildings in Portland
• Limited to 40 attendees

URM Brewery Crawl (Additional) $25

• Admitted to Thursday evening URM brewery crawl event
• Limited to 60 attendees

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

For sponsorship questions and to email your logo, contact Adrienne Morris at amorris@aiaoregon.org.

Sponsorship Levels

Mortar $750

• Logo and link to website on event landing page
• Acknowledged during event
• One Attendee ticket to the 2-day symposium

Brick $1250

• Large logo and link to website on event landing page
• Acknowledged during event
• 2ft by 2ft space for brochures on table
• One Attendee ticket to the 2-day symposium

Stone $2000

• Extra Large logo and link to website on event landing page
• Acknowledged during event
• Choose one of two options:
• Two attendee tickets to the 2-day symposium AND 2ft by 2ft space for brochures on shared table
  
  OR

• One attendee ticket to the 2-day symposium AND a full 6ft table for display and marketing materials