When and where is AIA27?

May 19–22, 2027 in Philadelphia, at the city's convention center (the Pennsylvania Convention Center). The expo is open May 20–21.

When does registration open?

AIA27 registration and AIA housing open in early 2027.

How can I present at AIA27?

Education content is chosen through the Call for Proposals and a peer review by subject matter experts. You don't need to be an AIA member to submit.

Can my company exhibit or sponsor?

Yes. Booth space and sponsorship packages for the AIA27 Expo are available now through the exhibit & sponsor page.

Where is the following conference?

AIA28 takes place May 10–13, 2028 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2027 (AIA27)

Name: AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2027 (AIA27)
Start: 2027-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-22T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center

About this event

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is the American Institute of Architects' annual gathering for the architecture and design community. AIA27 heads to Philadelphia for four days of immersive learning, keynotes, architect-led tours, networking and what the AIA calls the industry's largest expo.

Education

Sessions are selected mainly through a peer-reviewed Call for Proposals and focus on emerging trends in the AEC industry. At AIA26, attendees could choose from 350+ CE sessions earning HSW, GBCI, RIBA and AIA LU credits.

AIA27 Expo

The expo runs May 20–21 and connects building product manufacturers and service providers with architects, engineers, contractors and specifiers. Booth sales and sponsorships are open; the AIA says 91% of conference attendees visit the expo floor.

Tours and networking

The conference is known for architect-led tours of the host city's landmarks and a packed calendar of events and parties; AIA26 offered 80+ tours and nearly 100 networking events.

Key figures

AIA26 in San Diego drew 12,000+ attendees, and the AIA expects 13,000+ at AIA27, from all 50 US states and 70+ countries.

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2027 (AIA27) is a Real Estate & Construction event taking place 19-22 May 2027 at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, United States.