Attending ArchEx for the first time? Enjoy breakfast as you network with colleagues and AIA Virginia leadership at the First-Timers Breakfast. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and get your bearings at the conference. The breakfast is included with all first-time attendees, registrations, but a RSVP is required.

If you've been interested in getting/staying involved in our advocacy efforts (legislative, regulatory, and otherwise), come enjoy a beverage and some discussion with members of the Advocacy Advisory Council, the PAC Board of Trustees, the Joint Legislative Committee, and others who share similar interests.

Come one, come all and enjoy the ArchEx Connections Reception! Step right up and get this party started with a high-flying happy hour featuring drinks, appetizers, and fun! Mingle with colleagues while you enjoy the tastes, sights, and sounds of RVA!

Join the AIA Virginia Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee and the Virginia Chapter of NOMA for a discussion of EDI topics in the industry.

Join us! This is the perfect chance to meet fellow emerging professionals at ArchEx, exchange ideas, and grow your professional network in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're looking to collaborate, learn, or simply expand your circle, this event is a must-attend to start the day. Come for the coffee, stay for the connections.

Join the AIA Virginia Small Firm Exchange Knowledge Community for a discussion of small firm topics in the industry.

Join us! This is the perfect chance to meet fellow mid-career professionals at ArchEx, exchange ideas, and grow your professional network in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're looking to collaborate, learn, or simply expand your circle, this event is a must-attend to start the day. Come for the coffee, stay for the connections.

Visions celebrates the achievements of those whose work makes especially strong contributions to society and celebrates the recipients of AIA Virginia's Honors Awards and the Awards for Excellence in Architecture.

Visions Cocktail Reception - 6:30-7:30
Visions for Architecture Gala - 7:30-10:30

AIA Member: $160
Associate Member: $135
Student: $27

Purchase 3-day ArchEx Registration: Visions for Architecture Gala is INCLUDED!

Cocktail Attire Requested

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

Please come and meet with fellow colleagues interested in the understanding and preservation of architectural heritage within the Commonwealth of Virginia. During this time, you'll find out about upcoming events and ways to participate. As a knowledge community, the AIA Virginia HRC is comprised of people with an interest in historic architecture, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, and other history-related topics. AIA Virginia HRC is engaged in promoting the role of historic preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive use within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.

Share your thoughts, questions, and ambitions for sustainability in our profession. Grab a coffee/tea and enjoy a beverage to start the day. AIA Virginia Committee On The Environment Knowledge Community members will provide an update on advocacy and education activities and start a conversation to help set the agenda for the coming year. Expand your network and add your voice and expertise!

Join your FAIA Virginia peers for breakfast and networking. You must be a fellow to attend.