Event Overview
As climate vulnerabilities escalate and rapid automation reshapes architectural practice, the AIA Southeast Asia Fall Symposium 2026 addresses how ecological regeneration, social inclusivity, and advanced technological systems intersect to transform built environments beyond standard sustainability metrics.
Hosted in a hybrid format at the Haworth Showroom in Kuala Lumpur and broadcast live regionally across Southeast Asia, this symposium brings together industry pioneers to discuss critical advancements in tropical architecture, urban resilience, biodiversity conservation, and spatial artificial intelligence.

Event Details
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 7:15 PM MYT (In-person networking continues after 7:15 PM)
Venue: Haworth Showroom, [Suite 8-2 & 8-3, Level 8 and Suite 8M-3, Level 8M, Menara IMC, No 8, JIn Sultan Ismail, 50250] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual on Zoom)
Continuing Education: 2.5 AIA CES LU / HSW (Estimated)
Organizer: AIA Southeast Asia (AIA International)
Official Brand Partners: Haworth | Niro Granite

Featured Speakers
Illya Azaroff, FAIA | 2026 AIA National President
Dato’ Dr. Ar. Ken Yeang | Principal, Hamzah & Yeang
Prof. Dato’ Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Binti Abdul Rahim | International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Yew Kee Cheong, FAIA, MSIA, RIBA | Immediate Past President, AIA International
Cathy Saldaña, Int’l Assoc. AIA, FUAP | President, AIA Southeast Asia; CEO, PDP Architects

Full Programme Schedule
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Registration & Guest Arrival
3:00 PM – 3:25 PM: Haworth Showroom Tour & Tea Networking

AIASEA Symposium 2026
3:30 PM – 3:35 PM: Opening Brief & Agenda — Mark Trance, AIA (MC)
3:35 PM – 3:45 PM: Welcoming Address by Illya Azaroff, FAIA
3:45 PM – 4:25 PM: Keynote Address: On Ecological Design by Dato' Dr. Ar. Ken Yeang

Session 1
4:25 PM – 5:05 PM: The Prospects of Regenerative Resilient Inclusive City by Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Binti Abdul Rahim
5:05 PM – 5:45 PM: Regenerative Design for a Regional Park with Rich Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage by Yew Kee Cheong, FAIA
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Sponsor Feature by Haworth

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Refreshment Break & Group Photo Session

Session 2
6:15 PM – 6:55 PM:: Architecture and AI: The Evolution of the Modern Practice by Cathy Saldaña, Int'l Assoc. AIA
6:55 PM – 7:10 PM: Sponsor Feature by Niro Granite

7:10 PM – 7:15 PM: Closing Remarks & Program Wrap-up
7:15 PM Onward: In-Person Networking Session

Registration & Attendance
In-Person Attendance & Showroom Access: Limited to 30 registered delegates at Haworth Showroom, Kuala Lumpur. Includes full access to pre-event showroom tour, refreshments, and evening networking. Pre-registration is mandatory.

Virtual Attendance: Free access via Zoom broadcast for all AIA International members and regional practitioners.

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