The RAIC acknowledges that the Conference will be held in Vancouver on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

This place is the unceded and ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and has been stewarded by them since time immemorial.

About the Event

The RAIC 2026 Conference on Architecture is taking place May 5 to 8, 2026 in-person at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in Vancouver, BC.

The conference brings together hundreds of architectural professionals, thought leaders and industry providers from Canada and abroad for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. As architecture faces the challenges of climate change, digital transformation, and evolving societal needs, the conference provides a vital platform for exploring solutions, sharing best practices, and shaping the future of the built environment. 

The conference features eight (8) streams including:

• Climate Justice and Resilience, Sustainability, Adaptation and Mitigation
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
• Health, Safety, and Accessibility
• History, Heritage and Culture
• Housing, Planning and Urbanism
• Indigenous-Led Architecture
• Innovation in Materials, Technology and Construction
• The Practice and Business of Architecture