Historic gathering will bring together architects from across the Commonwealth as part of TeKāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects biennial architecture conference between 7-10 September 2026
Early bird tickets for the forthcoming in:Situ conference to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 7 – 10 September 2026 are now available. This event, hosted by Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) is the largest event of its kind in Aotearoa, bringing together architects, designers and thinkers from across the Commonwealth. In 2026, the in:Situ conference will also be host of the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) 60th Anniversary Celebrations and General Assembly.
This event marks six decades of the CAA’s commitment to fostering collaboration, excellence, and innovation in architecture across the Commonwealth. The 2026 General Assembly will bring together architects, practitioners, academics, and students from across the Commonwealth nations to celebrate this significant anniversary and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of architecture in our rapidly changing world—creating opportunities for mutual learning and partnership between global and local perspectives.
Hosting the event in Aotearoa New Zealand offers a unique platform for reciprocal exchange and partnership, presenting an opportunity for architectural communities worldwide to discuss contemporary challenges facing the built environment, fostering collaborative dialogue which recognises both local knowledge and international expertise.
The programme will feature keynote addresses from internationally renowned architects, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities and the CAA General Assembly, culminating in a gala celebration dinner. Key highlights will include the announcement of the CAA Awards winners, recognising exceptional architectural projects from across the Commonwealth, and the prestigious announcement of the 2026 NZIA Gold Medal recipient.
Entries to the CAA Awards are now open and we encourage architects and students to submit projects which exhibit design excellence in delivering environmental and social impact via our awards platform, accessible here.
Register today to secure your tickets to this event as soon as possible!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
Further Information
in:situ
in:situ is the biennial conference of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects. Established in 2015, it has become Australasia’s premier architectural event, bringing together leading practitioners, academics, and students to explore excellence in architecture.
Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects
First established in 1905, Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects is a membership- based professional organisation which currently has more than 4,000 members. Approximately 50% are registered architects working in New Zealand, with the balance of membership made up of New Zealand architects working overseas, architectural graduates, architecture students, teachers of architecture and retired architects.
Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)
Established in 1965, the Commonwealth Association of Architects was established to maximise the contribution by architects to the wellbeing of society and facilitate cooperation among architects. The CAA represents architectural institutes from countries throughout the Commonwealth, supporting professional development, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of architectural practice.
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Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects
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M: +64 21 275 4321
E. k.ptak@nzia.co.nz
Commonwealth Association of Architects
Vince Pirrello
Vice President, Pacific
M: +61(0) 472 719 514
E: vince.pirrello@commonwealtharchitects.org