IASA
Solution Design Group is a founding sponsor of the Twin Cities International Association of Software Architects (IASA) Chapter. 
The International Association of Software Architects (IASA) is the premier association focused on the architecture profession through the advancement of best practices and education while delivering programs and services to IT architects of all levels around the world.
Established in 2002, IASA is an international non-profit business association dedicated to the advancement and sharing of issues related to software architecture in the enterprise, product, education and government sectors.
The association is committed to improving the quality of the IT architecture industry by developing and delivering standards, education programs and developing accreditation programs and services that optimize the development of architecture profession. IASA membership consists of approximately 6,000 members located in over 50 countries.
Mission Statement
IASA will be the preeminent knowledge-based association focused on the IT architecture profession through the advancement of best practices and education while delivering programs and services to develop highly qualified IT architects of all levels. IASA will rely on the following objectives in order to obtain our goals:
- Education
- Knowledge
- Advocacy
- Ethics
The mission of the Twin Cities IASA Chapter is to connect, advance, educate and advocate the local community of IT Architects through a vendor-neutral, open community. IASA provides an opportunity to find mentors, assists with growing your professional skills, promotes networking, and hosts Architect Boot Camps and other specialized training events.
For more information on the Twin Cities IASA Chapter and to learn about upcoming events, please visit their web site at http://www.iasahome.org/web/TwinCities.

