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Welcome back! NYC Drinks + Designers (UX, UI, Product) Happy hour!

Welcome back! NYC Drinks + Designers (UX, UI, Product) Happy hour!

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30 PM
From Design Lounge
4.7

Welcome back to **Drinks & Designers** in Manhattan, back by popular demand! This is a casual happy hour made for **UX, UI, product and other digital designers** who are looking to mingle, make new friends and expand their network. There will be a mini ice breaker (nothing scary), sunset views and cocktails. See you there! **Please note you will need to RSVP to attend**.

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Inside the next generation of BIM - An evening with Motif in New York City

Inside the next generation of BIM - An evening with Motif in New York City

Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 PM
From BIMPulse®
4.9

​We're bringing together a small group of architects and builders at NeueHouse Madison Square on October 6 for an exploration of how agent-native, open, collaborative BIM is reshaping how buildings are designed. ​Join **Amar Hanspal, Tatjana Dzambazova and Matt Jezyk** from the Motif team for a live walk-through of their new product **Motif Design** and a conversation about the next generation of BIM. ​Space is limited, so registration helps us manage capacity and ensure we can accommodate everyone. Feel free to share the event with colleagues. The time for this event is 6PM - 9PM (EST).

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A Decade of Social Science + Architecture

A Decade of Social Science + Architecture

Mon, Oct 19, 10:00 PM
From Social Research, Architecture and Design Meetup
4.6

Join us for a special evening celebrating **10 years of the AIA Social Science + Architecture Committee**, a decade of advancing conversations at the intersection of **research, human behavior, equity, advocacy, and the built environment**. Founded on a commitment to **interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange**, the committee has spent the past ten years building a vibrant community of architects, researchers, strategists, educators, and industry leaders exploring how **social science can shape more responsive, inclusive, and human-centered environments**. The evening will bring together **past and present members, collaborators, and co-leaders** for a reflective and forward-looking gathering. Through shared stories, presentations, provocations, and conversation, we will look back on the ideas, partnerships, and impact that have defined the last decade, while also exploring **emerging questions shaping the next ten years of architecture and design**. The event will feature: * A **“by the numbers” look at 10 years of committee impact and programming** * **Reflections from past co-leaders and contributors** * **Dinner conversations** inspired by the committee’s original founding format * **Provocations and future-focused discussions** on the evolving role of social science in architecture * Opportunities to **reconnect with long-term members, collaborators, and the broader design community** At its core, the celebration is about **ideas, community, and the continued belief that architecture is deeply connected to human experience**. We look forward to **celebrating the past 10 years, and imagining the next 10 together**. **Stay Tuned:** We are currently finalizing the details for this event. To ensure you receive the official invitation, please keep an eye on [the AIA NY Social Science and Architecture Committee’s page](https://www.aiany.org/committees/social-science-architecture-committee/) and follow [PLASTARC ](https://plastarc.com/)for updates.

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UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM
From UX Support Group
4.8

######## You need to bring a physical Government Issued ID to be allowed to stay. It's the Law. ######## Whether you're a seasoned UX pro, just breaking into the field, or simply curious about design — this is your invite to pull up a chair and join the conversation. UX Happy Hour is a laid-back, no-agenda gathering where designers, researchers, product thinkers, and anyone design-curious can connect over drinks in a low-pressure setting. No slides. No networking theater. **Why attend:** • Meet new connection in organic way • Get feedback and fresh perspectives on your work (i.e. portfolio) or advice for your career • Stay sharp on what's happening in UX, AI, product, and tech right now • Meet potential collaborators, mentors, or future coworkers • Cheap drinks ($5 Guinness) **What to expect:** • Warm, welcoming crowd across all experience levels • Candid conversations about design, careers, tools, and everything in between • A great chill bar in the East Village to do it all in **Where to find us:** We're usually tucked in by the ATM at the back of Mona's. If you're not sure where we are, just ask the bartender — they know us! Come solo, bring a friend, or drag a coworker along. The more the merrier. Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card.

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Roundtable: The Only Constant is Change - Drive the Change You Want to See

Roundtable: The Only Constant is Change - Drive the Change You Want to See

Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM
From New York City BIM User Group
4.6

There are two elephants in the room … or rather several pairs of elephants: Autodesk monopoly vs AI enabling democratization of tool creation; standards vs openness; simplicity vs complexity; single source or truth vs data translation; trust vs check; drawings vs data deliverable; organic construction process vs datafied world; using AI right vs using AI well; applying standards vs building skills; individual expertise vs institutional knowledge; think it through vs get it done. In this open roundtable conversation, we’ll have plenty of questions to be explored: Are we building better judgment, or slowly outsourcing it? What is reliable? Who is liable? How do we query smarter? What does the law say … and your insurance? But most importantly: You bring your anxieties & questions; we bring the food & beer – and maybe together we can find an answer or two. Join us on Oct 1, 6:00pm. **Learning Objectives** 1. **Identify** the key tensions AI introduces into BIM workflows — including standardization vs. personalization, efficiency vs. foundational knowledge, and individual tool-building vs. collective consistency. 2. **Evaluate** the risks and liability implications of AI-assisted design decisions, including how QA/QC and review processes must adapt when data sources and workflows are no longer centralized. 3. **Assess** how AI is reshaping reliance on established platforms like Autodesk/Revit, and what this means for interoperability, data delivery, and long-term software strategy. 4. **Develop** practical strategies for building (or encoding) domain expertise — through skills, training, and mentorship — so teams can use AI effectively without losing critical judgment and fundamentals. **Microsoft Teams meeting** **Join:** [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23420331144527?p=5aSHRxmZK71KchtKI7](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23420331144527?p=5aSHRxmZK71KchtKI7 "Meeting join") Meeting ID: 234 203 311 445 27 Passcode: tT63zM3h *** [Need help?](https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US) \| [System reference](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGZhNmE4NDEtNTA5Zi00MzkxLTgyYTYtNDMwMDJhZjA1ZmQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220fc6889f-bf23-4c66-a071-f35150aabdfa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f7aa5b0-d1e9-40e0-8c9d-74b0d20c89d6%22%7d) **Dial in by phone** [+1 531-205-2209,,14583825#](tel:+15312052209,,14583825) United States, Omaha [Find a local number](https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/e1607c7c-f4af-4edc-9d47-10ce22c20bfb?id=14583825) Phone conference ID: 145 838 25# For organizers: [Meeting options](https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=5f7aa5b0-d1e9-40e0-8c9d-74b0d20c89d6&tenantId=0fc6889f-bf23-4c66-a071-f35150aabdfa&threadId=19_meeting_ZGZhNmE4NDEtNTA5Zi00MzkxLTgyYTYtNDMwMDJhZjA1ZmQ4@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US) \| [Reset dial-in PIN](https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/usp/pstnconferencing)

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Interior Design, Fashion, et all Biz networking intimate event event opener

Interior Design, Fashion, et all Biz networking intimate event event opener

Sun, Oct 18, 11:00 PM
From Fashion & Style Biz startup/ founders in Casa e Moda group

**This intimate event opener will just be a test event to see how things are going to pan out and I’m still figuring out the detail, but will probably be limited to 25-30 group members in a private event room at the Cowork ing space at Soho works dumbo at 10 Jay st from 7-10 pm rather than a massive event where no one can really get to know one and other.**

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