AIA26 brings together the people behind the $700 billion AEC industry—those leading firms, shaping cities, advancing practice, and redefining what architecture can do.

Master new skills

AIA26 is your front-row seat to what’s next in architecture and design. Earn your HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits for the year while exploring the trends, technologies, and ideas defining architecture and design.

Network across the AEC industry

Connect with peers, firm leaders, and industry partners—and build meaningful collaborations and partnerships that move your practice forward long after conference ends.

Tour San Diego’s most inspiring architecture

Experience the landmark projects, award-winning spaces, and community icons alongside the architects who designed them—giving you exclusive access to the craft, design thinking, and innovations shaping this coastal city.

Explore bold ideas with keynotes + speakers

Hear from today’s most influential practitioners, thought leaders, and changemakers—voices shaping architecture, design, and the world around us right now.