AIA ME EVENTS
AIA Middle East hosts diverse programme of social and professional events throughout the year, including lectures, panel discussions, building tours, conferences, technical sessions, networking events, city explorations, and student-focused activities. In addition, we curate a series of annual Signature Events, including our flagship Year-End Conference and the Excellence in Design Awards, celebrating outstanding architectural work across the Middle East.
Many of our professional events are eligible for AIA Continuing Education (CES) credits, offering members the opportunity to earn Learning Units while engaging with the latest ideas and developments in architecture. Learn more about CES requirements and how to earn credits.
All events are open to the community. Browse upcoming and past events below, and stay connected by subscribing to our event updates and following us on social media.
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AIA Middle East & RIBA Gulf - Built to Inspire: The Making of a Museum
Join AIA Middle East for a conversation with VIÑOLY exploring how museums are conceived, designed and delivered as enduring places for culture, memory and public life.
RISE Global 2026
RISE Global is back! Join us at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 13–14 October 2026 for a global platform connecting investment capital with the future of urban development. Discover more!
International Conference 2026 Cairo: Layers of Civilization
SAVE THE DATE!! We are excited to announce the AIA International Conference 2026, in collaboration with AIA Middle East, will be hosted in Cairo, Egypt this year!
AIA International Emerging Architect Award - Introductory Workshop
Interested in applying for the Emerging Architect Award? Join this introductory workshop to learn all about how.
From Experience to Portfolio: Leveraging your Experience for Job or Academic Opportunities
Join us for this webinar with Qitong Liu, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA, an architectural and computational designer, with experience at SmithGroup and Carrier Johnson+Culture.
Curator Led Tour: A Journey Into Architecture Archives
Join us on Saturday July 11th to an exclusive architecture tour to explore a journey into architecture archives: Baghdad, Damascus, and Tunis.
AIA Middle East / Bahrain Cityscape - Architects of Tomorrow. Bahrain CityScape 2025
Join us at Exhibition World Bahrain for our annual collaboration with Bahrain Cityscape.
AIA Middle East / American University of Dubai - Reimagining Environmental Identity
Reimagining Environmental Identity. Lecture with Ping Jiang, UAD, Dubai.
Women Shaping Sustainable Future in Design
Join us on Thursday Oct 16th 2025 INDEX Design Qatar in INDEX Design Qatar to discuss " Women Shaping Sustainable Future in Design" with Welcoming on Stage.
MEAEC BuildTechXchange 2025
MEAEC BuildTechXchange 2025. 30+ Top Speakers | Case Studies from 15+ Companies
AIA Middle East / American University in Dubai - Drawing Cities with Many Hands: Mixing Skills to Make Places
This webinar explores how collaborative design approaches and interdisciplinary tools are shaping new directions in urban design practice.
Downtown Design Riyadh
Downtown Design Riyadh will take place at JAX District, a cultural hub set against the historic backdrop of Diriyah, marking the Saudi debut of the Middle East’s leading fair for contemporary and high-quality design.
AIA Middle East Lecture: Jesse Reiser & Nanako Umemoto
Reiser+Umemoto reflect on how craft, technology, and design intersect in contemporary practice, drawing on lessons from projects that have shaped cities and communities around the world.