Program.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE: Redefining AI
Meanjin / Brisbane on Yuggera & Turrbal Country
28-30 May 2026.
Booking note: Full Event ticket includes Main Seminar Day on the Friday as well as access to a fringe program of optional events on the Thursday and Saturday; these are designed to offer further opportunities to engage with the local area in a fun and relaxing way. Full event ticket holders have access to all fringe events, usually at no additional charge, though RAA may seek to cover costs incurred for specific sessions if required.
Please note that event program and details are subject to change.
Tickets:bookings via humanitix
THURSDAY AFTERNOON INFO - 28TH MAY.
3.30-5PM FISH LANE WALKING TOUR WITH MALCOLM MIDDLETON OAM LFRAIA
3-5PM SKETCHING WORKSHOP WITH PETER RICHARDS
5.30PM COMMUNITY DINNER (BUY YOUR OWN)
This dinner will be at the Brisbane Brewing Co, 124 Boundary St, West End
FRIDAY INFO - 29TH MAY.
MAIN SEMINAR DAY
The Main Seminar Day will take place at the Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD
8.30am Registration & Coffee
Session 01
Welcome to Country from Turrbal Traditional Owner
Welcome from RAA & introduction to the day of speakers from creative directors Sarah Aldridge and Bianca Smith
Brian Clohessy on the skills, capabilities and mindsets that are going to be important for the success of Architects and architectural businesses into the future.
RAA Technical Expert introductions
10.30-11.00am Morning Tea
Session 02
Prof Dr M. Hank Haeusler providing practical guidance on how to identify high-value AI opportunities across design, operations, compliance, and asset lifecycle management
Speaker to be confirmed
RAA Technical Expert introductions
1.00-2.10pm Lunch
Session 03
Kirsty Volz of QUT discussing the breadth of roles in the architectural profession and how we can use our skills as architects to influence design outcomes in the built environment
Update from Office of the Queensland Government Architect with Sam Charles-Ginn, Principal Advisor - Urban Design and Architecture
RAA Technical Expert introductions
3.40-4.10pm Afternoon Tea
Session 04
Panel discussion and Q&A on security and resilience with Tim Elgood, Emma Healy and others to be confirmed
Event Wrap Up & RAA Thanks
5.45-6.45pm Pre Dinner Drinks
Pre dinner drinks will be held at Tait Brisbane, 110 Arthur Street Fortitude Valley
7.00pm Dinner
Dinner will be held at PETITE, Corner of East St and, Ann St, Fortitude Valley. Note: drinks to be purchased at the bar.
SATURDAY MORNING INFO - 30TH MAY.
TOUR 1 | CIVIC
8AM OPTIONAL SWIM | CENTENARY AQUATIC CENTRE
9AM WALKING TOUR | CENTENARY AQUATIC CENTRE
10.15AM GREEN HOUSE BY STEENDIJK ARCHITECTURE | SITE VISIT
11.45AM 205 NORTH QUAY BY HASSELL, REX & RICHARDS & SPENCE | SITE VISIT
12.45PM BUY YOUR OWN LUNCH AT GOMA BISTRO
2PM OPTIONAL | OLAFUR ELIASSON EXHIBITION AT GOMA - BUY YOUR OWN TICKET IN ADVANCE
TOUR 2 | RESIDENTIAL & ART
9AM TERRARIUM HOUSE BY JOHN ELLWAY ARCHITECT | SITE VISIT
10.15AM ONE ROOM TOWER BY PHORM IN COLLABORATION WITH SILVIA MICHELI & ANTONY MOULIS | SITE VISIT
11.15AM OLAFUR ELIASSON EXHIBITION AT GOMA - BUY YOUR OWN TICKET IN ADVANCE
12.45PM BUY YOUR OWN LUNCH AT GOMA BISTRO