Meagan Jancy, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
2025 President, AIA Virginia

Meagan’s Top Five Reasons to Attend ArchEx ‘25

5. Reconnect & Recharge                                 
We all get busy and lose touch, but ArchEx is that once-a-year chance to slow down and catch up. You’ll run into old friends, share stories with colleagues, and probably meet a few new people who just get what you’re about. It feels good to step back into the circle.

4. Knock Out Those CEUs
Instead of scrambling at the end of the year, you can grab all your credits here in one place. And it doesn’t feel like homework — the sessions are packed with ideas you’ll actually use on your projects. You leave smarter, re-energized, and ahead of the game.

3. Soak Up RVA
Richmond is our backdrop, and it’s not just another conference city. From building tours to sketch walks, the city itself becomes part of the learning. Plus, RVA was just named a top U.S. town to visit — so it’s basically permission to mix work and play.

2. Celebrate at the Gala
The Visions Awards Gala is always a highlight. It’s included in your ArchEx ticket, and it’s a night of good food, great company, and celebrating the people and projects shaping our profession. It’s also a chance to let loose a little — don’t be surprised if the dance floor fills up.

1. Be Inspired by Big Thinkers
This year’s theme is Design the Future, and the keynotes bring it home. We’ll hear about resilience, community, and technology — and yes, even how AI is changing the way we practice. It’s the kind of inspiration that sticks with you long after you leave, sparking those “what if” conversations we love as architects.

Celebrate Community & Leadership
Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or stepping into a new leadership role — ArchEx is where we lift each other up. Come join in!

Shape the Future of the Profession
This is where the big conversations happen — about practice, equity, sustainability, and the business of design. Attending means you’re part of shaping what’s next.