A Lifetime Opportunity to Connect

Calling All San Diego Architects and Designers!

For the first time in decades, the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is landing in San Diego, and it’s a once‑in‑a‑career moment to connect with 12,000 to 15,000 architects and designers from across the country and around the world.
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“Choose from 350 sessions, 55 architect-led tours, 20 open studios, 100 networking and social events, and the largest AEC tradeshow with 600 exhibitors!”

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Visit our one-of-a-kind AIA San Diego Pavilion by StructureCraft at the AIA26 Conference!
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Interested in Volunteering?

Volunteers for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026 (AIA26) on June 10–13 will receive free registration in exchange for completing 8 hours of service.
How to register as a volunteer:

Register as an attendee.
On the “Your profile information” page (step 1), enter promo code AIA26VOL in the field labeled “If you received a promo code, enter it here:” This lets us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Complete the full registration process, including payment.
Check your confirmation email for the link to the volunteer application.
Complete the volunteer application and sign up for your preferred shifts.

The registration fee must be paid upfront and will be fully refunded after the event once the completion of all required hours is verified. Refunds will be issued only up to the cost of a Full Pass.
If you’ve already registered and are interested in volunteering, please fill out the
Volunteer Interest Form

Don’t miss our next lecture in the series!

Jennifer Luce, FAIA has led LUCE et studio architects for over 35 years. Mingei International Museum’s transformation, completed in 2021, is a testament to how a strong architectural narrative combined with the infusion of art can encourage growth, change and philosophical expression.

WHERE: La Atalaya Theater at The Mingei Museum
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
WHEN: Thursday, May 21 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM Check-in & Networking | 7:00 PM Lecture | 8:00 PM Q&A
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May 29, 2026 | WE-A Conversation - Shaping the Space: The Balboa Botanical Garden

Join The We in Architecture Committee (WE-A) for a conversation with the teams and visionaries that helped build the iconic balboa park botanical building to life!
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June 13, 2026 | Urban Studio: Leveraging the Power of Design for San Diego’s Civic Center Redevelopment*

AIA San Diego and the Architects Foundation are leading a workshop focused on the redevelopment of San Diego’s six-block Civic Center. The site represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create lasting public value.

*Registration to the AIA26 Conference is required to attend. You will be able to add the program to your cart in the checkout process.
For more information, contact director@aiasandiego.org

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