AIA Southeast Asia Fall Symposium - Designing for Resilience: Regenerative Thinking in an Automated Age
We are excited to announce the AIA Southeast Asia Symposium, “Designing for Resilience: Regenerative Thinking in an Automated Age ”. Join us!
When: Friday 23 October 2026 @ 03:30 (Eastern US time)/ 15.30 (Malaysia time)
Where: HYBRID - Online/In-person (Haworth Showroom -Suite 8-2 & 8-3, Level 8 and Suite 8M-3, Level 8M, Menara IMC, No 8, Jin Sultan Ismail, 50250- Kuala Lumpur)
CES: Estimated 2.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speaker
Illya Azaroff, FAIA; 2026 President, AIA National
Dato' Dr. Ar. Ken Yeang, Principal, Hamzah & Yeang
Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Binti Abdul Rahim, IIUM
Yew Kee Cheong, FAIA, MSIA, RIBA; Immediate Past President, AIA International
Cathy Saldaña, International Assoc. AIA, FUAP; President, AIA Southeast Asia
Description
As climate vulnerabilities grow and automation reshapes practice, this symposium explores how ecological regeneration, social inclusivity, and advanced technology intersect to transform built environments beyond standard sustainability metrics.
Program
The in-person programme begins at 2:45-3pm for registration and guest arrival; and at 3.00 pm, Haworth Showroom Tour.
3:30 PM - 3:35 PM: Opening brief by Mark Trance, AIA (MC)
3:35 - 3:45 PM: Welcome Address by Illya Azaroff
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM: Keynote Address by Dato' Dr. Ar. Ken Yeang. Topic: On Ecological Design
Session 1
4:25 PM - 5:05 PM: Presentation by Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Binti Abdul Rahim. Topic: The Prospects of Regenerative Resilient Inclusive City
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM: Presentation by Yew Kee Cheong. Topic: Regenerative Design for a Regional Park with Rich Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Sponsor Feature by Haworth
Session 2
6:15 PM - 6:55 PM: Presentation by Kathy Saldaña. Topic: Architecture and AI: The Evolution of the Modern Practice
6:55 PM - 7:10 PM: Sponsor Feature by Niro Granite
7:10 PM - 7:15 PM: Closing remarks
7:15 PM - Onward: In-person networking session
The symposium will take place in two parts. The Zoom registration links below are for both in-person and online attendees. Please register for each session you plan to attend.
Part 1 @ 03:30 (Eastern US time)/ 16:00 (Malaysia time)
Part 2 @ 06:10 (Eastern US time)/ 18:05 (Malaysia time).
Remember that the in-person programme begins at 3:00 pm Malaysia time with a Haworth Showroom Tour.
This symposium is brought to you with the generous support of our event partners: Haworth and Niro Granite.
