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 at no additional cost.

Fringe events with a * next to them require delegates to register for an additional ticket for the purpose of managing numbers. Fringe event registration is now available via the booking page.

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

*3.30-5PM 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 Aunty Kathryn Fisher

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

Stuart Vokes of Brisbane practice Vokes and Peters will discuss the process of delivering projects by both modular and traditional procurement pathways and how this shapes the conversations and design processes informing the outcomes.

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

Sam Charles-Ginn, Principal Advisor Urban Design and Architecture with an update from Office of the Queensland Government Architect

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 our speaker Stuart Vokes. This conversation will be led by co-creative director Sarah Aldridge.

Tim Elgood - Director / Sustainability & Regeneration Lead at ADP Consulting. A thought leader and specialist in sustainable master planning and engineering integrated with the environment, Tim is constantly pushing boundaries to deliver low energy, sustainable buildings and precincts. Tim is a Chartered Engineer whose expertise lies in the design of sustainable infrastructure for future climate change resilience. This includes unique knowledge of embodied carbon in buildings, emerging renewable technologies and integration of Country into design.
Emma Healy - Department of Housing and Public Works. Emma’s architectural experience spans a variety of typologies and scales including housing, healthcare, institutional and education sectors with a focus on community-led projects. Emma has researched the effective use of design guidelines in improving climate resilience and she is a tutor in Climate Futures at UQ. Emma has recently joined the team for Social and Affordable Housing at the Department of Housing and Public Works.

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.