The Brick Industry Association's (BIA) 29th Annual Brick Forum will be held at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons Hotel in Greensboro, N.C., January 28 and 29, 2014.

The BIA forum's keynote session will include a panel presentation and discussion on "The Changing Face of Business and the Challenges to Survive and Thrive," featuring Wells Fargo senior economist Mark Vitner; LS3P Architects, Ltd., president and former AIA national president Thom Penney; and Joyner Masonry president Gary Joyner. Other notable conference events include a panel discussion entitled "Building the Masonry Workforce: Who Is Training the Next Generation of Masons?" featuring Bob Arnold, ‎National Training Director at the International Masonry Institute; a demonstration of proper masonry techniques by students from Central Cabarrus High School's masonry training class; an exhibit hall and presentation of BIA's annual awards.

Registration is open at gobrick.com, and early bird rates will remain available until December 31.