Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) 2026

Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) is the annual thought-leadership conference and expo curated by AIA Virginia. It brings together leading minds and engaging speakers for future-focused talks on architecture and design, provoking important conversations among design professionals and promoting networking, relationship building and collaboration.

ArchEx 2026 takes place November 4-6, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia.

2026 Theme: Threshold

Architecture stands at a threshold, as ArchEx 2026 explores topics including:

• Leadership Transitions - succession planning, generational collaboration, knowledge transfer
• Practice Reinvention - new business models, emerging technology, human-centered growth
• Reuse & Resilience - adaptive reuse, circular economy, climate resilience, regenerative futures
• Cultural Continuity - balancing tradition with innovation and heritage with growth
• Expanding Impact - beyond buildings: urbanism, civic leadership, policy influence and new frontiers

Conference & expo

• Dates: November 4-6, 2026
• Host: AIA Virginia
• Registration for ArchEx 2026 opens September 1, 2026

For details and sponsorship, visit the official website: https://www.aiava.org/professional-development/archex/