Where the Conversation about Design Happens: In-Person or Virtually

Every two years, the Monterey Design Conference brings together a diverse blend of globally recognized speakers to inspire and educate – all in scenic and vibrant location. In a retreat setting, MDC is your chance to step out of the everyday and into a creative space, networking with colleagues and re-connecting with the ideas and motivations that drew you to the profession from day one.

Renowned Speakers from Across the Globe

Speakers inspire creativity by sharing their stories, showcasing innovative projects, discussing design philosophy, encouraging risk-taking, exploring cross-disciplinary collaboration, addressing societal challenges. Their insights and experiences can ignite new ideas and perspectives, motivating you to approach your own creative endeavors with passion and purpose.

Can't Make it In-Person? Virtual Attendees Get a 2024 Exclusive

Can’t travel? MDC Virtual offers special benefits for attendees this year, including an exclusive live mini-session with International Headliner Go Hasegawa. See MDC from your couch, office, or with your firm--care of a viewing party. Virtual-live viewers earn learning units for headliner talks.

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Two Ways to Attend; Countless Benefits
MDC Live: MDC's in-person legacy is an unparalleled and intimate affair. Beyond its extraordinary speakers, attendees stroll the beach; wander the Julia Morgan-designed grounds; and sit on the deck of the main lodge often chatting with the most catalytic thinkers in architecture, or even a future Pritzker Prize recipient, as if they were in their backyard.  
MDC Online: See internationally acclaimed speakers from your desk, couch, or even along with your entire office.

Pick-Up A Year’s Worth of Learning Units in A Congenial Setting

Programmed by leading California architects for architects, MDC learning sessions attract dynamic thought leaders and practitioners as presenters. Sessions deliver new best practices in an engaging atmosphere.

Obtain up to 22 AIA CE credits throughout the event.