AIA Sub-Saharan Africa Symposium – Africa Beyond Boundaries: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future
We are excited to announce the AIA Sub-Saharan Africa 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
CES: Estimated 3 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speakers:
Segene Park, AIA International President
Tunde Oyekola, El-Mansur Atelier, Nigeria
Maryse Uchino, Stonari, Reunion
James Inedu George, HTL Limited, Nigeria
Jason Tan, GLH Architects, South Africa
Nadia Tromp, NTSIKA Architects, South Africa
Dr. Ara 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
View and download the full program below.
The symposium will take place in two parts:
Part 1 @ 05:00 (Eastern US time)/ 10:00 (WAT)
Part 2 @ 07:00 (Eastern US time)/ 12:00 (WAT).
