ABX2018 — New England’s ultimate design and construction destination

Boston, MA Build your network at the largest design and construction industry event in the Northeast and design your future by exploring trends, new technologies and educational workshops. 

During the two-day show you will meet face-to-face with 300+ exhibitors of all sizes displaying products, services, ideas and innovations. The educational conference program is an integral part of the ABX experience offering 100 accredited workshops designed to polish skills, spark ideas and offer real world solutions. 

If you are an architect, builder/contractor, engineer, interior designer, landscape architect or any other design and construction professional of any level, you will walk away inspired to expand your business. 

Show Features 

Expo Hall

On November 28-29 in Hall A at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) you will find 300+ companies, manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes showcasing their latest products, technologies and innovations for the design and construction industry. Meet one-on-one with the people behind these products and services, learn how they work, and get answers to your questions.

NEW - Landscape Architecture & Design Feature

Enjoy Boston Common presented by the BSLA and meet Boston’s own Dean & Derek from DIY’s “Indoors Out” and “Rock Solid” who will bring their exclusive products and presentations to the show floor to create a feature tailored to landscape architects and designers.   

NEW - Residential Interiors Presented by Houzz

Houzz will have an 800 s/f feature on the show floor with a “genius bar” and lounge seating where you can meet with project consultants for free advice on how to use Houzz as a business development tool to showcase your work. 

NEW - CE Learning Zone

The new CE Learning Zone provides in-depth information and analysis presented by our exhibitor community. Earn AIA Continuing Education (CE) credits through 60-minute sessions that provide practical, innovative ideas and solutions to invigorate your business.  

The Quad

Stop by The Quad to learn how WHAT’S IN explores methods of achieving density and affordability through advances in technology, sustainability, policy, and compact design through collaborations that streamline the design and construction processes. 

Open Architecture Collaborative

The Open Architecture Collaborative (OAC) will explain how the organization operates several projects for non-profits in the Boston area and several educational, healthcare and community projects around the world.  

NEW - Creating Resilient Communities in War and Disaster 

Driven by the same question — What Can Designers Do? — the Open Architecture Collaborative Boston, Build Health International (BHI), Resilient SEE, and Syrian Initiative for Refugee Children have collaborated to bring their movement to ABX 2018. The pavilion looks at how the creative fields can help displaced refugees. The goals and initiatives of each group is shared through presentations held daily on the show floor.  

Design Technology Throwdown

Sponsored by BSA Dynamo-litia, Design Technology Throwdown returns to ABX 2018 for a competition where teams face off to see who can design the best solution to a mutual design problem. A champion will be crowned for the best use of contemporary technology to develop, document and validate their design.

ABX Photo Exhibit

Photos celebrating New England architecture, landscape architecture and interior design will be on display for viewing in a custom display along the aisles of the exhibit hall.  

Education

Educational Conference 

An integral part of the two-day show experience, the educational conference program offers 100 accredited workshops designed to stimulate your thinking, sharpen your skills and grow every aspect of your business.  Organized into 13 tracks, topics include: code and standards, enclosures, project delivery, urban solutions, brand and marketing, and more. 

Pre-Conference 

In addition, two half-day intensive workshops are offered pre-conference to provide attendees a jump on their ABX educational journey with a more personal, in-depth exploration in a smaller group environment. Also taking place pre-conference is a full-day Safety Assessment Program Training (SAP) class that provides knowledge and protocol to evaluate homes, buildings and infrastructure in the aftermath of a disaster.

Special Events 

NEW - Welcome Party

After a busy opening day, head to the third floor ballroom foyer to celebrate with industry leaders and innovators while enjoying live music, a full bar and delicious hors d’oeuvres. 

Colormix Forecast

Sherwin-Williams has gathered 42 trend colors into a master palette, then arranged them into six unique color personalities — learn how these colors will impact design trends and perspectives in 2019.

Women in Design Symposium

Created to foster conversation and learning, this one-day symposium will explore grassroots movements which have increased as people seek to fill voids in social, policy, and implementation aspects of the built environment.

Alumni Receptions

Join alumni, faculty, staff and friends for an evening of engaging conversation, networking and updates. Reconnect and network about your time and share how your experience shaped your careers.

Show Hours

The show floor hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, November 28-29. 

Registration

Online registration is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For more information regarding registration, visit www.abexpo.com or call 866.452.2815 | 224.563.3751. To register on-site, proceed to the registration counter in the North Lobby on Level 1 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210. 

ABX Snapshot

ABX | ArchitectureBoston Expo 2018

When: November 28-29, 2018

Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center | Hall A | Boston, MA

Registration: abexpo.com/register  

Questions: 888.529.1641 | 972.536.6444