Discounts

Find out if you’re eligible for registration discounts, including special rates for new AIA members, plus discounts on hotels, airfare, and more to help maximize your budget.

Discounts on select AIA26 passes

Plus savings on hotels, airfare, & more!

Registration is now open! See how much you’ll save as an AIA member or student, plus special registration rates for new AIA members. See complete terms and conditions below.

Not a member? Join AIA and register at the $159 new member rate—a savings of up to $1,490 compared to the non-member rate.

The $159 new member offer is valid on a Full Pass for first-time new Architect, Associate, Associate New Graduate, and International Associate members who join AIA between June 8, 2025, and June 13, 2026. Former members, local and national allied or affiliate members, and associate members who upgrade their membership to architect are not eligible for this offer. Membership dues must be paid in full for 2026 to receive the discounted conference registration rate.

Register today at the $159 new AIA member rate—a $700 savings on the AIA member rate!

Limit one offer per person. This offer has no cash value, is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged, substituted, or combined with other discounts unless explicitly stated. Offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time at AIA’s sole discretion without prior notice. This offer is not associated with any local or state AIA component recruitment, dues, or assessment requirements.

This Full Pass offer is valid for current full-time students in an undergraduate or graduate architecture program. Valid proof of eligibility is required. Students must use their .edu email address to register. AIA reserves sole discretion to determine eligibility. Note: AIAS alumni and AIAS faculty members are not eligible for the discount.

Register today at the $35 student rate!

AIA Associate members will receive a $200 discount code for Full Pass or Ultimate Pass registration. This offer is valid for current Associate members of AIA and is not transferrable. Membership dues must be paid in full for 2026 to receive the discounted conference registration rate. AIA reserves sole discretion to determine eligibility.

Register today and save $200 with the AIA Associate member discount!

AIA Emeritus members will receive a $200 discount code for Full Pass or Ultimate Pass registration. This offer is valid for current Emeritus members of AIA and is not transferrable. AIA reserves sole discretion to determine eligibility.

Register today and save $200 with the AIA Emeritus member discount!

Free Full Pass registration is valid for individuals eligible for membership in AIA California and are first-time new Architect, Associate, Associate New Graduate, and International Associate members who join AIA between June 8, 2025, and June 13, 2026. Individuals that previously held AIA membership that expired on or prior to December 31, 2024, and rejoined AIA as an Architect, Associate, Associate New Graduate, or International Associate between June 8, 2025 and June 13, 2026 are also eligible. Former members who do not meet the rejoin criteria in the preceding sentence, local or national allied members or affiliate members, and associate members who upgrade their membership to Architect are not eligible for this offer. Membership dues must be paid in full for 2026 to receive the discounted conference registration rate. Learn more.

Register today with a free New Member Pass—a $1,299 savings on the non-member rate! 

AIA members save hundreds on registration with early bird rates (end April 10) and advance rates (end June 9)!

To receive the AIA member rate, 2026 membership dues must be paid in full prior to registering for AIA26. Renew your AIA membership today to unlock the AIA member rate.

Register today and save up to $440 with early bird rates for AIA members!

Use your AIA member credentials when logging in to the conference registration site to see your discounted member rate.

If you’re an AIA member but didn’t receive the member rate when you registered, please contact customer service so we can investigate what happened. AIA customer service can be reached via email at AIA@maritz.com, or via phone at (864) 342 6385.

Make AIA26 a team investment with exclusive group discounts on Full Pass rates.

  • Bring 10-14 team members for a 20% discount
  • Bring 15-19 team members for a 30% discount
  • Bring 20+ team members for a 40% discount

Request a group discount

Volunteer your time at AIA26 and receive free registration!

Volunteers receive free registration in exchange for 8 hours of required volunteer shifts. The registration fee must be paid upfront and will be fully refunded at the end of the event once all required shifts are completed.

How to register:

  1. Register for AIA26 as a volunteer.
  2. Once registered, check your confirmation email for the link to the volunteer application.
  3. Complete the volunteer application and sign up for your preferred shifts.

If you have difficulty registering or have questions about managing your shifts, please contact volunteer@conferenceonarchitecture.com.

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Save on your airfare with special discounts for AIA26 attendees!

Delta Air Lines

  • Book your flight via Delta Air Lines or by calling Conferences and Events® at (800) 328-1111* (8am to 8pm EST, Monday-Friday) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY48N

    *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.

United Airlines

  • Book your flight via United Airlines, or by calling (800) 426-1122 (7am to 8 pm CT, Monday-Friday) for booking instance and use promo code ZRPC360098.
  • MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using this code.
  • Discount valid for travel between June 7, 2026, and June 16, 2026.