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.