We're excited to invite you to join DC NOMA and AAREP DC for Designing Culture Part II: Black Ownership & Investment, an engaging conversation exploring how Black architects, developers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders are shaping the future of our communities through design, ownership, and investment.
Moderated by Jimmie Drummond, this year's distinguished panel includes:
Aubrey Grant – Emotive Architecture
Brunson Cooper – Corenic Construction Group
Maia Shanklin Roberts – Black Women Build
Ian Callender – Sandlot DC / Suite Nation
Together, they'll discuss:
Building generational wealth through real estate and development
Black ownership and investment in the built environment
Cross-sector collaboration
Creating lasting community impact through design and development
Event Details
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design
Following the panel discussion, join us for refreshments and networking with professionals from across architecture, development, construction, and real estate.
DC NOMA Member Registration
As a DC NOMA member, you are eligible to receive the AAREP member registration rate of $25 by using the promo code:
Be sure to enter the code during registration to receive your discounted rate.
This partnership between DC NOMA and AAREP DC reflects our shared commitment to advancing Black leadership, ownership, and investment across the built environment. We encourage all of our members to attend and be part of this important conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there!