Sharing practical design project insights and lessons learned is vital to the continued improvement and success of future projects. This session offers the opportunity to learn from an architect regarding current or recent projects and explores both challenges that may prevent a clear path to success as well as opportunities for improvement. Foster discussion concerning architecture and design projects within your organization and those of other attendees.

Learning Objectives:
1. Explore recent design projects and lessons learned.
2. Identify applicable strategies for improving patient care and safety in the design stage of a project.
3. Examine possible vulnerabilities throughout the design process.
4. Compare insights, ideas, and experiences through group sharing opportunities.

The complex capital project landscape demands a strategic approach to the relationship between all parties involved. Understand the internal and external pressures faced by attendee organizations today that challenge their success. Engage with peers in group sharing opportunities to break down silos and better understand how to work as a team.

Learning Objectives:
1. Outline capital projects and their implications for attendees.
2. Identify obstacles in decision making and implementing business or patient care strategies.
3. Learn from peers through areas of vulnerability in their organization.
4. Compare organizational goals and priorities moving forward.

Healthcare facilities face unprecedented challenges that impact operations, sustainability, and patient care. This session offers first-hand insights from a healthcare facility engineering perspective on navigating aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance demands, staffing shortages, and sustainability requirements. Discover practical approaches to overcoming these obstacles while maintaining operational excellence. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify critical challenges facing healthcare facilities and their impact on operations.
2. Evaluate practical strategies for balancing regulatory compliance with budget constraints.
3. Explore innovative engineering solutions that enhance facility resilience and sustainability.
4. Outline action plans through collaborative discussion with peers facing similar challenges.