AIAS Professional Development Summit

Join AIAS student leaders from CCA, USF, and the Academy of Art for a multi-school Professional Development Summit. Designed to bridge the gap between academia and practice, this half-day event moves away from passive panels and focuses on high-touch, human engagement. Students will participate in team-building, networking, and hands-on breakout sessions including resume reviews, mock interviews, and portfolio storytelling - led by local firm practitioners.

Agenda:

12:00 PM: Doors Open, Check-in & Lunch
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: Opening Keynote
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Team Building
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Break
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Skills-Based Breakout Workshops
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking Happy Hour

Additional Details for Attendees:
Attire: Business Casual
What to bring: Students are encouraged to bring laptops, digital or physical copies of their resumes and portfolios for the workshop sessions.