RIYADH: The Saudi Architecture and Design Commission will in March host two major industry events in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Running over two days from March 6, the Architecture and Design Research Conference will be followed by the two-day Educators Forum for Architecture and Design beginning on March 8. Titled “Setting the Stage for Architecture and Design Research,” the conference will seek to lay the groundwork and outline a strategic vision for research within the sectors, while connecting academic scholars and professional practitioners and celebrating local and international research achievements. The main aim of the forum event, titled “Change: Shaping the A and D Education Future,” will be to advance higher education curricula across a range of sectors. It will also provide a platform to bring together stakeholders and promote collaboration among researchers, educators, and experts. Along with several prominent regional and international speakers, the forum will include panel discussions, roundtable debates, and interactive workshops. In addition, the event will offer a chance for educators to share experiences, engage in dialogue, and keep up with international trends affecting architecture and design education, the SPA said.