Keynotes, Architalks, & more

Hear bold ideas and real-world strategies from some of the biggest names in architecture, design, and beyond—leaders who are defining trends, tackling today’s challenges, and setting the agenda for what’s next in architecture and design.

June 12 keynote: Charlene Li

Disruptive Transformation: Leveraging AI for Greater Impact & Innovation

Charlene Li has been helping people see the future for the past three decades. She’s an expert on digital transformation, disruption leadership and strategy, customer experience, and the future of work. She’s the author of six books, including The New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership, and co-author of the critically acclaimed book, Groundswell. Her latest book is Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success. Charlene is also an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Altimeter, a disruptive analyst firm acquired in 2015. She most recently served as the chief research officer for PA Consulting and currently leads her firm, Quantum Networks Group.

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June 11 Architalk: Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA

Humanity, Sustainability, & The Future of Architecture

Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA, is one of the most influential architects of our time, redefining what architecture can—and should—do for society. Known for groundbreaking paper and timber structures and his globally recognized humanitarian work, Ban proves that design can meet urgent human and environmental needs. In this must-see Architalk, he reflects on the ideas, challenges, and global experiences that shaped his practice, offering a powerful perspective on architecture as a tool for resilience, sustainability, and social impact.

June 12 Architalk: Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA, & Roy Decker, FAIA

Design as an Act of Service

Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA, and Roy Decker, FAIA, share a compelling vision of architecture as a civic act rooted in service, humility, and place. Working in rural and resource-limited communities, their work shows how design excellence can be most powerful where it’s least expected. From libraries and schools to justice and civic facilities, they reveal how listening first—and building trust over time—creates lasting public value. This can’t-miss Architalk is an inspiring call to expand architecture’s reach, responsibility, and impact.

More keynotes coming soon!

Get ready for two more high-profile, dynamic keynote speakers that you’ll be talking about long after AIA26 ends—sharing breakthrough insights and strategies you can apply directly to your projects, practice, and leadership.

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