September Open Committee Meeting:

Leadership in Practice

Wednesday, September 9th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

HKS Architects & Designers
975 F ST NW #200
Washington DC 20004

Join the AIAIDC Emerging Architects Committee for an evening focused on leadership in practice. Connect with fellow emerging professionals, learn more about CKLDP and EAC leadership opportunities, and hear from HKS about their work and practice.

Featuring an Interactive Public Speaking Workshop with guest Caitlin Brady

Architecture Uncensored: Architecture+ Beyond the Studio

Thursday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Perkins&Will
1222 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037

This year’s Architecture Uncensored event explores the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of pursuing careers that extend beyond traditional architectural practice. Through a panel discussion featuring current and former architecture professionals working across academia, real estate development, visual arts, nonprofit leadership, public policy, board service, and more, attendees will hear how architectural training can translate across industries.

Guests: Anny Garcia, Charles Bergen,
Scott Archer, Julian Hunt, Lucrecia Laudi

Register at:

https://dcarchcenter.org/event/architecture-uncensored-architecture-beyond-studio

Annual Happy Hour with the Fellows and Emerging Architects

Thursday, October 08, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Corgan Associates - Rooftop Terrace
1700 M St NW,
Washington, DC 20036

The Fellows Public Program Committee and the Emerging Architects Committee welcome Fellows, 2027 Nominated Fellows, Emerging Architects, and the AIA/DC community to gather for drinks and snacks at the rooftop terrace at Corgan Associates' new DC offices. A great opportunity to meet other architects in different phases of their careers and enjoy drinks, some games, and snacks.

Registrater at:

https://dcarchcenter.org/event/annual-fall-happy-hour-fellows-and-emerging-architects-2026

October Open Committee Meeting:

NCARB & Career Pathways

Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

NCARB Office
1401 H St NW #500,
Washington, DC 20005

Discuss the licensure process, reciprocity, and professional growth with NCARB representatives in an open Q&A.

November Open Committee Meeting:

2027 Planning & Leadership Presentation

Wednesday, November 11th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Location: TBD

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December Open Committee Meeting:

End of 2026 Wrap-up & Holiday Social

Wednesday, December 9th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Location: TBD

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