AIA Japan

AIA Leadership Summit 2026
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-14 | Washington, D.C.
The premier advocacy & leadership training event
AIA Leadership Summit is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders. The annual event is always one of AIA’s best attended leadership events—offering attendees a unique platform to engage in critical policy discussions with lawmakers while enhancing their leadership skills as AEC professionals and AIA chapter leaders.
AIA Leadership Summit 2026
AIALS 2026 is happening February 11–14, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. It’s your opportunity to connect with nearly 700 AIA members, volunteer leaders, and chapter executives from across the country. Over four days, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, align advocacy with leadership for greater impact, and apply best practices in association management.
This year’s event highlights include:

A powerful keynote from April Rinne, futurist and author of Flux, sharing the “Flux Mindset”—empowering leaders to embrace change, rethink success, and turn uncertainty into growth and innovation.
Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress from your state to influence policy.
Excellence in Board Leadership, a focused half-day session for executive directors, presidents, and presidents-elect to elevate governance, strategy, and leadership excellence.
Carole Wedge, FAIA, AIA’s new EVP/CEO, offering firsthand insights into AIA’s strategic priorities and future direction.
Networking and community with hundreds of like-minded peers.
Curated CE tracks on association management, leadership, advocacy, chapter innovation, and member engagement.
Engagement with AIA staff across departments for personalized insights and support.
Insights on the latest legislative and policy developments shaping the profession—and how your voice can make an impact.

Use your voice, share your expertise, and make an impact—join us at AIA Leadership Summit 2026.
Register Today!

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite February 26!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

It’s AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite March 18!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Starting off 2026, its AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

Save the Date: Lecture by Balazs Bognar
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Cosentino Showroom, イノックス青山 6 Chome-4-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan
Wednesday, April 9
6:30 PM
Cosentino Showroom

Please save the date for a special evening with Balazs Bognar, Partner and Executive Vice President at Kengo Kuma & Associates and 2025 AIA President. More details and registration information will be shared soon.

Partnership Event: St. Alban’s 70th Anniversary Lecture
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Alban’s Church, Shiba-Koen 3-6-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
An in-person anniversary lecture on Antonin Raymond’s vision, work, and lasting legacy at St. Alban’s Church.
rsvp via google forms

Join us for a special in-person partnership event celebrating the 70th anniversary of St. Alban’s Church, designed and built by the world-renowned architect Antonin Raymond.
To commemorate the church’s 70th anniversary, Mr. Toshinobu Miura, who studied under Raymond, will speak about what Raymond aimed to achieve, reflecting on his work and philosophy. The lecture will be presented in Japanese with concurrent English translation.
Please note that this is not an official AIA Japan event. CES education credits will not be provided.
Event detailsDate: Saturday, April 18, 2026Time: 14:00–15:30Format: In-personVenue: St. Alban’s ChurchAddress: Shiba-Koen 3-6-25, Minato-ku, TokyoJapanese address: 東京都港区芝公園3丁目6-25
SpeakerMr. Toshinobu MiuraChairman, Raymond Architectural Design Office
Additional notesReception after the lectureLanguage: Japanese with concurrent English translationAdvance RSVP requested
