about
The Annual Emami Symposium is Viterbi’s largest student-run networking event, bringing together students and industry leaders for an evening of connection and insight. Attendees have the opportunity to engage directly with professionals from over 20 leading companies during a cocktail hour and formal dinner. This year, distinguished speakers from LACMA, Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM), and Clark Construction will share their expertise on the new LACMA Geffen Galleries.
In addition to fostering valuable connections, the symposium celebrates academic excellence by awarding $45,000 in scholarships to high-achieving CMAA members, bringing the total scholarships awarded to date to over $1 million.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Jonathan Emami for his generous and continued support, which makes this impactful event possible.
Students
companies
If you are interested in attending our 2025 Symposium, please click below to see our sponsorship levels. Please contact Jason Vasques (vasques@usc.edu) or Mill Biller (mbiller@usc.edu) if you have any additional questions regarding sponsorship.
Want to attend individually? Please contact Jason Vasques (vasques@usc.edu) or Mill Biller (mbiller@usc.edu) for individual tickets.
past symposiums
The 20th Annual USC CMAA Construction Management Symposiums focused on “Rebuilding the World Trade Center.” This was the first part of the six-year Mega Project Series.
The 21st Annual USC CMAA Construction Management Symposium focused on the “Los Angeles World Airports Modernization.” This was the second part of the six-year Mega Project Series.
The 22nd Annual USC CMAA Symposium discussed "Constructing the Future of Healthcare". This was our third installment of our six-year Mega Project Series.
The 23rd Annual USC CMAA Symposium highlighted the "Exposition Park Redevelopment." This was our fourth part of our six-year Mega Project Series.
The 24th Annual USC CMAA Symposium highlighted the "Constructing The Unconventional." This was our fifth part of our six-year Mega Project Series.
The 25th Annual USC CMAA Symposium highlighted the "Making of a Megacity." This was our sixth installment of our six-year Mega Project Series.
The 26th Annual USC CMAA Symposium focused on “Building a Smarter Tomorrow.” Panelists highlighted innovations in the building and construction industry.
The 27th Annual USC CMAA Symposium highlighted “Imaginative Innovation: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.” Panelists highlighted the development of the museum that sits next to USC campus.
The 28th Annual USC CMAA Symposium highlighted “Living Legacies: Ginsburg Hall.” Panelists highlighted the new home of the Viterbi Computer Science Department.
The 29th Annual USC CMAA Symposium highlighted “Future Foundations Inuit Dome, A Fan Centric Innovation”. Industry leaders and speakers presented Los Angeles’s development designed to enhance the fan experience.