AIA International Mentorship Program 2026 - Design Dialogues: A Meet and Greet Discussion Session

The AIA International Global Mentorship Program invites everyone to join our May Program on May 21. This event is open to all.

When: Thursday 21 May 2026 @ 09:00 (Eastern US time)
Where: Online

Description

The AIA International Global Mentorship Program invites everyone to join our meet and greet mentor session on May 21!

In this session, we will focus on creating the pairings for this year through a virtual meet and greet session. In this session, we will meet in breakout sessions with potential mentors and mentees to shortly share a bit about yourself as well as your goals for this mentorship program. In this way we can facilitate the best pairing for everyone for the 2025 season. 

To join this open session, please register using the link below.

The theme of the 2026 AIA International Mentorship Program is Design by Discovery. 

To design is to experiment. By questioning norms and continuously testing ideas, we unlock new forms, materials, and spatial experiences. This series highlights the power of experimentation—from re-use to radical rethinking—to expand the limits of what architecture and design can be. Participants are invited to share and discover processes that challenge, refine, and ultimately elevate our practice.

The mentorship program includes regular online group events which are open to all, as well as one-to-one mentoring.

To participate in the 2026 program, please fill out the Registration Form HERE >>>.

You can register to participate as a mentor, mentee or affiliate and receive regular email updates. To participate as a mentor or mentee, please complete the registration by June 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Bryant at emergingprofessionals@aiainternational.org.