This year's Sarasota Design Conference, organized by the Florida Gulf Coast chapter of the American Institute of Architects, will take place June 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. The theme of this year's conference is "Designing to the Challenge," and will focus on how architects tackle challenges in the fields of technology, engineering, arts and the environment. There will be presentations, discussions, exhibitions, a trade show and opportunities to socialize.