We’ll be everywhere you are — at the booth, at dinner, on the home tours, and all the spaces in between! We're thrilled to be joining you for one of the best events of the year and can’t wait to connect.
We're excited for meaningful conversations, shared insights, inspiration, delicious food, and connecting with old friends and new faces. Don’t forget to swing by the cocktail reception or visit us at our booth. We'd love to say hello!
The Westin Alexandria Old Town | Alexandria, VA
September 17-20
Join us at The Westin to connect with the Andersen team and explore how we’re supporting architects with innovative solutions, premium products, and expert insights. Whether you’re a long-time partner or just getting to know us, we’d love to hear about your projects and share how Andersen can help bring your vision to life.
For full show information, visit the 2025 CRAN Symposium site.
| Title | Learning Units | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Open | — | 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Currie |
| CRAN Leadership Meeting (By Invitation Only) | — | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | N/A |
| Sponsor Move In | — | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Pre Function Foyer |
| Guest - Welcome Reception | — | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | N/A |
| Welcome Reception (Sponsored by Andersen Windows & Doors) | — | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Edison Ballroom |
| Dinner on your own | — | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Off site |
| Networking Dinner | — | 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Off site |
| Title | Learning Units | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | — | 6:30am - 5:00pm | Currie |
| Sponsor Move In | — | 6:30am - 9:30am | Pre Function Foyer |
| Breakfast (Sponsored by Loewen Windows) | — | 7:00am - 8:00am | Edison Ballroom |
| Emerging Professional Engagement (Sponsored by Marvin Windows) | — | 7:00am - 5:00pm | Banneker |
| Exhibit Hall Open | — | 7:00am - 5:00pm | Pre Function Foyer |
| Home Design Trends | — | 7:00am - 5:00pm | Wright |
| Keynote Presentation – Resilient by Design! Do We Build Back Better? | 1.00 LUs/HSW | 8:00am - 9:00am | Edison Ballroom |
| History and Preservation in Alexandria, Virginia | 1.00 LUs | 9:00am - 10:00am | Edison Ballroom |
| Coffee Break (Sponsored by LP) | — | 10:00am - 10:30am | Pre Function Foyer |
| Architecture & Interior Design Collaboration that Elevates Residential Design | 1.50 LUs | 10:30am - 12:00pm | Edison Ballroom |
| Lunch (Sponsored by Sub-Zero and Benjamin Moore) | — | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Edison Ballroom |
| AIA TALK: The Economy, the Housing Market, and the Outlook for Custom Residential Homes + Federal Policy Update | 1.00 LUs | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Edison Ballroom |
| Teach AI to Do Your Least Favorite Tasks | 1.50 LUs | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Edison Ballroom |
| From Project to Portfolio: Crafting Award-winning Residential Photography | 1.00 LUs | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Edison Ballroom |
| Guest - Reception at George Washington | — | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22301 |
| Reception at George Washington Masonic National Memorial (Sponsored by Sierra Pacific) | — | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22301 |
| Dinner on your own | — | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Off site |
| Networking Dinners | — | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Off site |
| Title | Learning Units | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | — | 6:30am - 5:00pm | Currie |
| Breakfast (Sponsored by Jain Building Products) | — | 7:00am - 8:00am | Edison Ballroom |
| Exhibit Hall Open | — | 7:00am - 9:00am | Pre Function Foyer |
| Home Design Trends | — | 7:00am - 5:00pm | Wright |
| Inspiration. Focus on singular project (KUBE house) | 1.00 LUs/HSW | 8:00am - 9:00am | N/A |
| Capital Area Home Tour (Sponsored by James Hardie) | 5.00 LUs/HSW | 9:30am - 5:30pm | DC/MD/No Virginia |
| Guest - Home Tour | — | 9:30am - 5:30pm | N/A |
| Reception | — | 5:45pm - 6:30pm | Pre Function Foyer |
| Exhibitor Move Out | — | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Pre Function Foyer |
| Dinner on your own | — | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Off site |
| Networking Dinners | — | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Off site |
| Title | Learning Units | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | — | 7:00am - 8:00am | Pre Function Foyer |
| Registration | — | 7:00am - 11:30am | Currie |
| Lessons Learned: Following the path of one passive house project from design through construction | 1.00 LUs/HSW | 8:00am - 9:00am | Edison Ballroom |
| Break | — | 9:00am - 9:30am | Pre Function Foyer |
| A Tale of Two Details: Risk Reduction in Residential Window Design | 1.00 LUs/HSW | 9:30am - 10:30am | Edison Ballroom |
| Chapter Roundtable - What do Architects do when a natural disaster has occurred | 1.50 LUs/HSW | 10:30am - 12:00pm | Edison Ballroom |
ENERGY STAR® version 7.0 is out — so what does that mean in your climate zone? Visit the Andersen Booth #863 to see our products that meet the new requirements and check out our quick guide to see what’s changed, including new U-Factor requirements that may impact your next project.
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