What's to Come in 2026!
As we launch into 2026, we look forward to continuing to foster impactful engagement, lifelong learning, and meaningful connection in support of our vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities. A few highlights:
2026 Major Programs + Events
In 2026, AIA Seattle is proud to continue delivering critical education programs and celebratory events that align with our Mission, Values, & Imperatives:
- Building Code Series | Quarterly, Online/In-Person
- “Timely Topics” Short Programming Series | Throughout 2026, In-Person
- AHC Conference(s) | Spring and/or Fall, In-Person
- Parti | Spring, In-Person
- Housing Design Forum | Late Spring, In-Person
- Business of Architecture Program | Summer/Fall, In-Person
- Honor Awards for Washington Architecture | November, In-Person
All programs subject to change. Stay tuned for more info 6-8 weeks in advance!
+ Don’t miss our on-demand education programs and the programs and events led by our member committees throughout the year by exploring our calendar.
Renew, Save, and Get More from Every Program
Your AIA Seattle membership combines meaningful savings with meaningful impact. Members receive 50–70% off major education programs, access to 50+ annual learning opportunities, and connection to a regional network shaping equitable, resilient, and thriving communities.
Firm Network members receive bulk registration discounts that support shared learning across their teams and bolster engagement with our design community.
Learn more about membership options or renew today to continue learning, saving, and staying connected in 2026.
Sponsor a Program. Build Visibility. Strengthen Relationships
Program sponsorship in 2026 connects your organization with 2,800+ members of AIA Seattle’s design community across a 10-county region through trusted education programs and signature events. Sponsors benefit from year-round visibility, direct in-person engagement, and repeated touchpoints with architects, designers, and allied professionals who actively participate in learning and community events.
Learn more about sponsoring a program via the 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus.
New Strategic Plan + New Home
Strategic Plan | In 2025, AIA Seattle + Seattle Design Festival welcomed a refreshed strategic plan, informing our annual plan work to deploy design to make a difference, prepare our communities to lead, and sustain healthy organizations.
Programs will continue to be informed by our Imperatives: Housing, Climate and Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. The addition of new programs helps fulfill our vision of preparing our communities to lead, including the new “Timely Topics” series embracing innovation and emerging trends to position our community at the forefront of the industry, and the Business of Architecture Program, launched this year, seeking to deepen peer-to-peer learning networks and business leadership across career stages.
Our New Home | Our move to our new home at Smith Tower is nearly complete! As reported since 2023, the partner organizations at the Center for Architecture and Design made the difficult decision to not renew our lease at 1010 Western. We are incredibly appreciative of the two task forces, many members, and the board who have thoughtfully informed these decisions and guided the moving process. We can’t wait to welcome our community in 2026!
Read our full recap on 2025, a year of transition as we look ahead to 2026!
