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27-30 April 2011 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

Lora B. Rivera,

FUAP

Convention Director

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37th National Convention
My warmest greetings to the delegates of the 37th UAP National Convention.
Many of you had been with us in UAP National Conventions for several years and you know how tremendous and exciting
the growth has been. We started the convention last year with slightly more than 1700 attendees and with 2400 delegates
this year, it is a 41% increase and t he biggest so far. Our delegates are now broader and more diverse with varying needs and
interests. It is through this once-a-year gathering of architects that we were tasked to improve on and perk up procedures from
registration to the conduct of seminars and meetings. Our organizational model and strategies had to shift too so we could
maximize opportunities before us, by delivering scale, speed and excellence in all we do. This year, the members of the Organizing
Committee have made so much progress and we have been ready to step it up. This is proof that UAP members are part of the
architectural community that is truly revolutionizing the way we conduct conventions.
This year’s program is certain to raise expectations a few notches. The convention‘s discussions will be structured around
the central theme, “Reinventing S.O.A.: Service-Oriented Architecture” and on five subthemes that demonstrate the energy
architects are expending to deliver these services and the architectural and urban solutions they have developed. As we
experience unprecedented environmental, climatic, financial and social crises, these force architects to show their aptitude to
lead the struggle, using the crises as a springboard for developing new technical, environmental, social, economic and aesthetic
solutions. Service-oriented architecture represents the collection of services and the opportunity for architects to come together
to hone their uniquely valuable skills to set and emerge as a stronger professional.
This convention is many things to many architects: it is a chance to network, to meet suppliers and friends in the industry,
clients and to learn from colleagues as well as from your competition. It is the year’s biggest collection of professional development
and educational opportunities for architects at all stages of their careers. It is still about the architecture community – the
inspiring stories and experiences, innovative ideas and boundless energy we share each year.
I also take pride in the members of the Organizing Committee who have moved on to a higher level of service, competence
and professionalism in organizing this convention. They have sacrificed long hours and have passionately devoted their time to
ensure that this convention would be a successful one. I am honored and privileged to have worked with a dynamic group and
for having the opportunity to serve the organization.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I welcome all delegates to this year’s 37th UAP National Convention.
Mabuhay tayong lahat!

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