AUID hosts a variety of members-only online professional development opportunities that brings colleagues together to learn from one another and from our corporate sponsors.
A list of upcoming events is below. If you have a topic you would like to discuss, please send the information to info@auid.org.
Virtual CEUs
AUID offers sponsored virtual CEU opportunities for our members to attend online by our corporate partners and sponsors. CEUs are typically scheduled on the third Thursday of the month at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The company that is offering the CEU is responsible for providing information on receiving credits. AUID is not responsible for reporting CEU credits.
You can visit the Resource Library to review past recordings of CEUs.
To view recordings you will be required to log into your AUID account.
- January 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – Spinneybeck: All About Leather
- February 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – Inpro: ADA compliant Commercial Showers & Bathrooms
- March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – Mayer Fabrics – ACT: UNCOVERING COATED FABRICS (No Recording)
- April 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – Egger Wood Products: Affordable Wood-based Solutions
- May 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – Shaw Contract – Belonging at Every Level: From Culture to Construction
- June 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – KI – The Art of Innovation: Navigating Your Clients Through the Modified/Co-Created Furniture Process
- July 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern – Ultra Fabrics – TBD
Questions about our virtual CEU’s? You can reach out to Becky Owens at bowens@ringling.edu.
If you are a vendor interested in partnering with AUID, visit our vendor page to learn more.
Book Club
Join our book club! AUID Book Club is an opportunity to gather with other members to discuss the books and their intersection with what we do. Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (3:00 p.m. Central/ 1:00 p.m. Pacific)
Current Book: Wellbeing in Interiors: Philosophy, Design, & Value in Practice by Elina Grigoriou
This book is a practical guide for designers on creating interior spaces that support human health, focusing on the link between design choices and occupant well-being. We encourage members to join even if they don’t buy a book. The discussions we have can be great for our growth in this profession and for connecting with other members.
Book is available for purchase on Amazon or on your Kindle.
If you have any questions about Book Club you can contact Sarah Chapman, Board of Director for the DEI Committee.
Regional Virtual Happy Hours
Let’s stay connected! They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but in this hyper-connected world, we can see each other sooner than conference. Bring your favorite beverage and your inner social butterfly to this virtual event to stay connected with other members. You may join the meet-up for your region, or if the timing isn’t working for you, you can join another time-zone.
- Regional Virtual Happy Hours will be held the last Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. based on time zones (Regional Local Time).
- Eastern Time Session
- Central Time Session
- Pacific Time Session
- Next Happy Hour: Thursday, May 28, 2026
If you have any questions about Regional Virtual Happy Hours you can contact Sarah Chapman, Board of Director for the DEI Committee.
DEI Workshop
The work of creating and maintaining diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments can feel like a large mantle to carry. We have budgets, deadlines, and other work stressors on top of personal ones. AUID wants to be there for you and provide support where we can. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops on different topics that help you navigate this landscape.
Next Workshop: Self-Care Workshop
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (3:00 p.m. Central/ 1:00 p.m. Pacific)
Please join this 45minute workshop that covers the topic of self-care. Before one can care for others, they must ensure that they are in a healthy place to start. From the old rule on airplanes that you must put your mask on before helping others, the same applies in many other aspects of life. If you are burnt out, that will impact your ability to help others. If we want to do the work of supporting our communities, then we need to ensure that we are setting a good foundation.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to define self-care and understand why it’s important in maintaining personal health.
- Participants will be able to list the 5 aspects of self-care and develop a self-care plan that addresses each of these aspects.
If you have any questions you can contact Sarah Chapman, Board of Director for the DEI Committee.