Our theme this year is “Merging at the Industry Intersection.” Increasingly CGNA has become a point of connection for distributors, manufacturers, architects and engineers and our lineup this year reflects that synergy.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dan Heinfeld | President, LPA, Inc. FAIA, LEED AP

Dan Heinfeld is the President of California-based design firm LPA Inc. Since 1986, Heinfeld has lead the design direction of the firm resulting in more than 135 design awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on national, state and local platforms. More than 80 percent of LPA’s work has received a design award of some kind during Heinfeld’s tenure.

A result of his leadership, LPA has completed 10 LEED certified projects – more than any firm in the state of California– with more than 30 additional buildings in the design or construction phases. Heinfeld has motivated more than 78 percent of his professional staff to become LEED Accredited Professionals, the highest percentage of any firm in the nation (2009).