HOPES has the honor of presenting keynotes from: Shigeru Ban, internationally acclaimed architect and structural innovator; Christine Macy and Sarah Bonnemaison, of the research-based design partnership Filum; Permaculture Institute founder Penny Livingston-Stark; and architect and professor Sergio Palleroni, winner of an AIA National Education Award.

Engage in conversations about the future of ecological design. This year’s proposed panel discussions include:

Hopes workshops are a chance to get your hands dirty, to build, to learn, and to create. This year’s proposed workshops include:

Charrette: Thursday 2pm- Friday 2 pm
Review: Friday 2 pm – 4 pm , Lawrence 206

The HOPES 12 design charrette will focus on the creation of a Garden Learning Center for the students and faculty of North Eugene High School (NEHS). This is a real project, with real goals, dreams and people, and an opportunity for YOU to contribute to the Eugene community!

Kids HOPES provides young designers-in-training with an opportunity to participate and learn from HOPES while also allowing parents to freely explore the many facets of the conference. Suggested donation is $5 for Saturday and Sunday. Snacks and supplies will be provided. While activities are not taking place, children will rejoin their families.

See the work of local student and community artists as they respond to this year's theme, Permananence and Impermanence.

Designers in the Pacific Northwest will give presentions on their recent ecological design projects.

Local green and sustainable businesses will display information at the Green Business Expo, throughout the conference.