Join us for AIBC Conference 2026, taking place from May 25 to 27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, with virtual programming kicking off the event on the first day. Early Bird rates are only available until April 9, for full packages and in-person programming tickets.
This multi-day professional development event features more than 25 learning opportunities focused on this year’s theme: People / Place / Possibility. The program includes keynote speakers and plenary presentations from firms such as MVRDV, Snøhetta, 5468796 Architecture, Two Row Architect, and PARTISANS. Programming streams explore a range of topics, including: housing and community building; sustainability; technology and innovation; adaptive reuse; and Indigenous Peoples Learning.
A few highlighted sessions from Conference 2026 include:
Housing and Community Building
- Affordable Belonging: Housing as a Cure for Isolation
- Architecture of Care: Where Learning and Nurturing Intersect
Indigenous Peoples Learning
- Indigenous Engagement Influences in Student Housing
- Cultural Finds: Explorations in Public Architecture
Sustainability and Green Building
- Climate Responsive Architecture for a Changing World
- From Mill to Momentum: Regenerating Kelowna’s Waterfront for a Low-Carbon Future
Case Studies
- The Butterfly + First Baptist Church Complex: Building Connection in a Vertical City
- 837 Beatty Street: Heritage Rehabilitation and Contextual Addition Using Hybrid Mass Timber
…and more! View the full lineup of speakers and the Conference 2026 schedule on the website.
Only One Week Remaining for Early Bird Pricing
Early bird pricing is only available for Full Conference and In-Person Programming tickets until Thursday, April 9. A variety of ticket types are available, and detailed information on pricing can be found on the AIBC Conference website.
If you have any questions about the event, please email conference-pdday@aibc.ca.
Learn More and Register for AIBC Conference 2026: People / Place / Possibility