9:30 am – 11:30 am
LOCATION: SMX MANILA 2ND FLOOR (PLENARY HALL)

This plenary session will explore the pivotal role of benchmarking in the design and architecture industry, highlighting its importance as a driver of progress. Attendees can anticipate a thorough examination of how benchmarking serves as a vital tool for assessing and enhancing design practices, fostering innovation, and upholding industry excellence. The session will emphasize the value of knowledge sharing among peers, featuring real-world case studies and success stories illustrating how collaborative benchmarking has resulted in transformative outcomes. Esteemed professionals in the field will offer insights into best practices, fostering a culture of continual improvement and pushing the boundaries of design standards. This session aims to unite the industry in raising its standards collectively, promoting a collaborative spirit that cultivates a more dynamic and forward-thinking design landscape.

SPEAKERS:

Royal Pineda, Principal Architect+CEO of ROYAL PINEDA+
Yahya Jan, President & Design Director at NORR
Felino A. Palafox, Jr., Managing Partner, Palafox Associates and President, Palafox Architecture Group, Inc
Roland Schnizer, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners

(Physical)
Accreditation No: ARC-2009-001-1103
Pre-Approved CPD Points: 2

(Virtual)
Accreditation No: ARC-2009-001-1142
Pre-Approved CPD Points: 2