2026 East Asia Symposium

Global Cities, Local Cultures:
Learning from Seoul

Save the Date!

AIA South Korea Section이 주최하는 2026 East Asia Symposium이 서울에서 열립니다.
이번 심포지엄은 글로벌 도시화와 지역 고유의 문화가 교차하는 서울을 무대로, 기존 건축물의 재사용, 인구 변화 대응, 그리고 디지털 시대에 나아갈 방향을 논의하는 자리입니다.

The AIA South Korea Section is pleased to present the 2026 East Asia Symposium in Seoul.
Situated in a city where global dynamics meet local identity, this symposium invites critical dialogue on the reuse of the built environment, demographic challenges, and the path forward in a digital era.

WhenOct 16–17, 2026
WhereSeoul, Korea
VenueCociety SeongsuGoogle Maps →
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01 — ABOUT

심포지엄 소개

본 행사는 AIA South Korea가 주최하며, 일본, 상하이, 홍콩, 타이베이, 베이징 등 동아시아 권역 내 AIA 지부 및 회원들의 지원으로 진행됩니다.

This collaborative event is hosted by AIA South Korea and supported by AIA Chapters, Sections and members across the region,
including Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei and Beijing.

02 — PROGRAM

프로그램

Day 1은 키노트와 4개의 병행 세션으로,
Day 2는 서울을 직접 걸으며 경험하는 투어로 구성됩니다.

Day 1 features keynotes and four parallel sessions.
Day 2 is a walking tour to experience Seoul firsthand.

DAY 1 · SYMPOSIUM — 10.16 (금)
09:00–09:30
Registration
09:30–10:00
Opening RemarksWelcome to Seoul: Global Cities, Local Cultures
10:00–11:00
Opening KeynoteLearning from Seoul – Why Seoul Cannot Be Told as One Story
11:00–11:15
Coffee Break
11:15–12:30
Session 1A — Adaptive CitiesReuse, renovation, and the future of existing buildings
11:15–12:30
Session 1B — Architects in New TerritoriesVirtual space, speculative practice, and new forms of architectural agency
12:30–13:40
Lunch & Networking
13:40–14:55
Session 2A — Superlocal ArchitectureKorean superlocal: rethinking regional identity in contemporary practice
13:40–14:55
Session 2B — Beautiful, Green, Affordable? Three pressures, one skin — the façade we wanted
14:55–15:10
Coffee Break
15:10–16:10
Closing KeynoteLocal Cultures, Global Lessons — What Can Architects Learn Across Cities?
16:10–16:30
Closing ReflectionWhat Are We Learning from Seoul?
17:00 ~
Gala Dinner

세부 연사 정보는 확정되는 대로 별도 안내드립니다.

Speaker details for each session are being finalized and will be announced separately.

DAY 2 · OCTOBER 17

시티 투어 — 세부 일정은 추후 별도 공지됩니다.

City Tours — details to be announced separately.

03 — REGISTRATION

등록 안내

등록 및 결제는 AIA International 별도 등록 사이트를 통해 진행됩니다.
아래 링크를 통해 등록을 진행하시기 바랍니다.

Registration and payment are processed through the official AIA International website.
Please use the link below to register.

CategoryEarly-birdRegularGala Dinner
AIA Member $8020% off $100 $50
Non Member $12020% off $150 $50
Student $3530% off $50 $50

※ 갈라디너 장소는 확정되는 대로 별도 공지됩니다.

신청 및 수강 완료 시 AIA CES(Continuing Education System) 학점이 부여됩니다.AIA CES (Continuing Education) credit will be awarded upon registration and completion of the program.

Go to AIA International Registration