AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

The asla conference on landscape architecture is the profession's premier event each year. In 2024, the conference on landscape architecture brought together more than 6,500 professionals, students, and exhibitors to celebrate asla's 125th anniversary in washington, d.c. The conference delivered more than 100 education sessions, along with hands-on workshops, and field tours of landmark projects. The conference provides attendees with practical knowledge, inspiration, and career-enhancing connections. The event's expansive expo featured more than 300 exhibitors, while popular learning labs and the sketch lounge offered opportunities to explore new tools and techniques. Asla reinforced its commitment to sustainability by achieving a 1,600% increase in train travel over the previous year, donating 30,000 pounds of expo materials to the local community, and funding more than 3,500 carbon offsets. Through these experiences and initiatives, the conference advanced professional excellence, fostered collaboration, and demonstrated the positive impact of landscape architecture on communities and the environment.