Explore the program
Explore the events, tours, talks and experiences happening across the conference.
Thursday
29 October 2026
Translational Research Institute: Architecture for Collaboration and Discovery
Design Challenge: Infrastructure for Living
The Future Museum: Architectures for Keeping Culture
Friday
30 October 2026
Keynote session
Keynote 1: Indy Johar
Keynote 2: Patrick Kennedy, FRAIA and Rachel Nolan, FRAIA presents Togetherness
Keynote 3: Alison Brooks, OBE
Keynote session
Laura Lee, Hon. FRAIA presents from 1% to the Power of 10 Billion
Keynote session
Simon Quilty and Jimmy Frank (Wilya Janta), with a facilitated conversation by Carroll Go-Sam, Hon. FRAIA, present Who Is the Expert? Warumungu People Building Houses, Building Health, Building Culture
Wilya Janta offers a powerful and necessary perspective on Country, culture, and collaboration. Through Simon Quilty and Jimmy Frank, this keynote brings forward First Nations knowledge systems and creative practices that challenge conventional architectural thinking. It provides audiences with an opportunity to engage meaningfully with Indigenous-led narratives, deepening understanding of place, stewardship, and ethical practice in Australia. Following the keynote, Simon and Jimmy will join a panel discussion chaired by Carroll Go-Sam, extending the conversation and inviting deeper dialogue with the audience.
Keynote session
Marta Peris & José Toral presents LIVING TOGETHER, BUILDING TOGETHER
Archi Party, proudly sponsored by Bondor Metecno
Saturday
31 October 2026
Keynote session
Ilze Wolff and Heinrich Wolff presents Structures of Liberation
Ilze and Heinrich Wolff bring a globally respected, design-led perspective grounded in the cultural and environmental realities of South Africa. Their work demonstrates how architecture can be both materially inventive and socially responsive, offering Australian audiences a compelling lens on designing with constraint, context, and care.
Global Intelligence, Local Action - What Must Architecture Tackle Now?
The Limits of Repetition: How much can we repeat before it stops being architecture
Afternoon Tea & Partner Expo
Keynote session
Simon Pendal, FRAIA presents It All Turns on affection
Simon Pendal is recognised for his rigorous, thoughtful approach to residential and small-scale architecture that elevates everyday living. His work exemplifies how constraint can drive clarity and innovation, making him highly relatable to practitioners across Australia.
Sunday
1 November 2026
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