The Florida Gulf Coast chapter of the American Institute of Architects is hosting its biennial Sarasota Design Conference June 7-10, with a focus on how architects are responding to changes in climate, agriculture, society, transportation and technology. Speakers include Elisabetta Trezzani, Sherry Ahrentzen, Claire Weisz, Disckon Despommier, Ben Waechter and William Horgan. A number of parties and tours are also scheduled. Register online.