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BAC Talks 2025: Day II

Urban Resilience and Reconstruction by Design: Regional and Global Perspectives


BAC Talks. Urban Resilience and Reconstruction by Design.

Date

April 03, 2025

Time

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For More Info

alumni@the-bac.edu

Cost

Ticket price levels,
based on ability to pay:
FREE | $5 | $10
Ticket fees go directly to the BAC Student Scholarship Fund to support our students.

Categories

Events   BAC Talks  

Join us virtually!

Register Today!

The Boston Architectural College’s (BAC) signature event, BAC Talks, will take place on April 2–3, 2025. This two-day annual symposium showcases the thought leadership of BAC alumni and friends, bringing together the design community for in-depth panel discussions that foster inclusive and critical thinking on today’s most relevant topics.

This year’s theme, Urban Resilience and Reconstruction by Design: Regional and Global Perspectives, will explore the evolving role of design in rebuilding, strengthening, and reimagining cities in the face of current global challenges. Through panel discussions with BAC-affiliated professionals, leaders, and innovators in the design and related fields, we will examine how designers can collaborate across sectors and disciplines to foster resilience, support recovery and reconstruction, and adapt to new normal.

This year, BAC Talks will be featured as part of the BAC's inaugural Hive Week, a series of design-focused and community networking events that showcase the vibrant network of BAC alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.

Speakers will be published in early March. Stay tuned for more updates.

Date

April 03, 2025

Time

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For More Info

alumni@the-bac.edu

Cost

Ticket price levels,
based on ability to pay:
FREE | $5 | $10
Ticket fees go directly to the BAC Student Scholarship Fund to support our students.

Categories

Events   BAC Talks  

Join us virtually!

Register Today!

BAC Talks 2025 Schedule of Events

Speakers and panelists will be published soon. Stay tuned for more updates!

Tentative Schedule:


Day I | Cascieri Hall or Virtual

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

12:00PM | Cultivating the Next Gen and Urban Resilience

1:45PM | Housing and Urban Resilience

3:30PM | Decarbonization and Urban Resilience

5:00PM | Cascieri Lecture Reception in the McCormick Gallery

6:00PM | 2025 Cascieri Lecture Series: Tatiana Bilbao, Hon’24


Day II | Virtual

Thursday, April 3, 2025

10:00AM | Emergent Technologies and Urban Resilience

11:30AM | Development and Urban Resilience

1:00PM | Health and Urban Resilience

2:30PM | Regeneration and Urban Resilience

Cascieri Lecture Keynote for BAC Talks 2025

Tatiana Bilbao, Hon'24, architect and Founding Partner, Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO. Photo by Fernando Sánchez.We’re thrilled to announce that Tatiana Bilbao, Hon’24, the 33rd featured Cascieri lecturer, will not only deliver the distinguished Cascieri Lecture in the evening but will also be the keynote speaker for BAC Talks! Join us on the evening of April 2 at the BAC, where Tatiana’s lecture will be the centerpiece. Whether attending the Cascieri lecture or not, all are invited to participate in the enlightening discussions of BAC Talks, available both virtually and on-site throughout the day.

BAC Talks 2025 Leadership

Co-Chairs and Alumni Advisory Council Members
David Deininger, AIA, LEED AP, EMHL | B.Arch’84
Robin Willcox, AIA | M.Arch11

2025 Inaugural Hive Week Events

We hope you can join us April 1-3, 2025, for the BAC’s inaugural Hive Week where community members worldwide come together for these flagship events, offering a unique opportunity for learning, inspiration, and celebration.

April 1

5:00PM | Celebrating our Champions – A reception honoring the BAC’s loyal supporters—our donors, partners, and volunteers—who form the foundation of our thriving community.
6:30PM | 2025 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony – An annual celebration honoring distinguished alumni and friends for their achievements in the design community.

April 2

12:00-5:00PM | BAC Talks 2025: Day I – A two-day alumni-focused symposium bringing the design community together for in-depth discussions on relevant topics. This year’s theme is ‘Urban Resilience and Reconstruction by Design: Regional and Global Perspectives’. 
5:00PM | Cascieri Lecture Reception
6:00PM | 2025 Cascieri Lecture Series: Tatiana Bilbao, Hon'24 – A public lecture on the many ways architecture and design interact with other disciplines and enrich our common life.

April 3

10:00AM-4:00PM | BAC Talks 2025: Day II – A two-day alumni-focused symposium bringing the design community together for in-depth discussions on relevant topics. This year’s theme is ‘Urban Resilience and Reconstruction by Design: Regional and Global Perspectives’.
5:00PM | Hive Week Happy Hour – A social for all Hive Week guests to convene and forge new connections as the week concludes.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring Hive Week, which includes BAC Talks 2025? Varying levels of sponsorship opportunities are now available! Learn more about how your firm can gain recognition through event promotion while supporting the BAC.