This edition of the event highlights internationally trained architects and their diverse paths in the architecture and design industry.
We know it can be difficult to make connections when moving to a new place, so this session of TSA CONNECT will focus on internationally trained professionals and newcomers. And, who better to answer questions about moving to a new country than their Featured Guests, who have all successfully navigated transitioning their lives and careers to Canada—each in their own unique way!
With degrees, licenses, and professional experience from Egypt to Cuba, Ukraine to India, this amazing lineup of guests will share how they have managed to translate their experiences into a wide variety of career paths in their new home including traditional architectural practice, boutique design firms, working for the public sector, and so much more.
Event Schedule:
6:30 PM Doors Open
7:00 - 8:00 PM Structured Networking Sessions
8:00 - 9:00 PM Mix and Mingle
Light refreshments will be served and a cashless cash bar will be available (debit, credit, Apple Pay, or Google Pay only).
Featured Guests:
This session features a diverse lineup of internationally trained Featured Guests who represent a wide variety of paths and industry careers in the architecture and city-building community.
Anastasiia Kalinichenko, WZMH Architects
Anwar Kassas, City of Hamilton
Arancha Gonzalez-Bernardo, Odami
Ayxa Sartorio, Gensler
Daria Svyrydova, WZMH Architects
Farah Al Amin, DIALOG
Fiza Tariq, DIALOG
Gelare Danaie, DEXD
Hugo Arriojas, Studio Arriojas
Karla Cruz Ruelas, BDP Quadrangle
Michael Abadir, GHD
Mostafa Zohdy, Arcadis
Ramy Bakir, Syllable Inc.
Ruchika Pandey, Turner Fleischer
Ruth Mora, SUMO Project
Sara Gill, The Ventin Group Ltd.
Tushar Negi, Marlin Spring & SOSA
Visit the TSA's website to learn more about each Featured Guest.
Cost:
$15+HST General Admission, Free for TSA Members
About the TSA CONNECT Series:
Join the Toronto Society of Architects for evenings of networking and relationship building as featured guests from Toronto’s architecture and design industry share their experiences, perspectives and advice on issues of practice, career, and life. Each session will feature new guests, topics and small group discussions, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and form connections with our Featured Guests. Sessions, guests, and dates are announced in the TSA Bulletin as they are confirmed with limited tickets for each session, so make sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!