One student joins an A&D product representative for part of a normal workday. Depending on the day, the student may sit in on client meetings, visit firms or job sites, tour a showroom, or observe presentations and product conversations.

Shadow is a one-on-one experience offered by the participating representative.

One or two students join an existing Lunch & Learn at an A&D firm. They observe how products are presented, discussed, and considered for projects while seeing the working relationship between representatives and design firms.

Open Seat opportunities may be offered by the presenting vendor or the host firm after both parties confirm participation.

For students

• Browse the RepConnect calendar and open an appointment to review its date, time, location, topic, host information, and any arrival or lunch instructions.

• Register directly from the selected appointment.

• Registration closes exactly seven calendar days before each appointment. Late registration is not available.

• Once registered, you and the participating contacts will receive a confirmation email with the appointment details.

For vendors and A&D firms

• Vendor representatives may submit a one-on-one Shadow opportunity.

• Vendors or A&D firms may submit one or two student seats at an existing Lunch & Learn after coordinating with the other participating party.

• Submit one availability form for each appointment offered.

• IIDA SW publishes the appointment and sends confirmation information when a student registers.