AIA Leadership Summit 2026
Save the date for AIA Leadership Summit 2026! Join us in Washington, D.C. for the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders.

Save the date! AIALS 2026
AIA Leadership Summit 2026 is happening February 11–14, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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.
You'll connect with—and learn from—over 700 AIA members, volunteer leaders, and chapter executives from across the nation. Over four days, you’ll learn how to maximize your leadership potential, connect advocacy outreach with leadership for better outcomes, and apply best practices in association management.
Event highlights include:
- Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress from your state to influence policy
- Networking and community with hundreds of like-minded peers
- Presentations from distinguished keynote speakers
- Expert-led sessions on advocacy, leadership, and association management
- Insights on the latest policy developments to influence the legislative process
Use your voice, share your expertise, and make an impact—join us at AIA Leadership Summit 2026.
Registration opens soon!