AIA Sub-Saharan Africa – Africa Beyond Boundaries Breaking Barriers. Building the Future

We are excited to announce the AIA Sub-Saharan Africa one-day Symposium, “Africa Beyond Boundaries: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future”. Join us!

When: Wednesday 20 May 2026 @ 05:00 (Eastern US time)/ 10:00 (WAT)
Where: ONLINE / Abuja & Johannesburg

CES: TBC

Speakers:

Segene Park, AIA International President

Tunde Oyekola, El-Mansur Atelier, Nigeria

Maryse Uchino, Stonari, Le Reunion

James Inedu George, HTL Limited, Nigeria

Jason Tan, GLH Architects, South Africa

Nadia Tromp, NTSIKA Architects, South Africa

Dr. Aramide Ajayi, Learning Without Borders, Nigeria / USA

Description

Africa Beyond Boundaries positions the continent as a driver of global architectural innovation, moving beyond limitations of geography, perception, and legacy systems. 

It reflects a collective ambition to break barriers—between regions, disciplines, and ideas—while building a future rooted in resilience, identity, and opportunity. 

From climate-responsive design to inclusive urbanism and emerging technologies, this theme highlights how African architects are redefining practice and shaping cities that are adaptive, connected, and future-ready. 

The symposium becomes a platform where local ingenuity meets global relevance, demonstrating that Africa is not just responding to change—but actively leading it. 

Sub-themes include: 

• Resilience – Designing for climate, context, and continuity  

• Innovation – Leveraging technology and new design thinking  

• Identity – Celebrating culture, heritage, and place  

• Collaboration – Connecting regions, people, and ideas  

• Transformation – Shaping inclusive and future-ready cities 

Program coming soon.