AIA UK/ RIBA Keynote Lecture
Each year, the American Institute of Architects UK Chapter and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) host a joint Keynote Lecture to hear from a significant progressive architect practising today. Previous speakers include Lina Ghotmeh, Zaha Hadid, Tatiana Bilbao, Francis Kéré, Thom Mayne, Peter Eisenman, Annabelle Selldorf, and many more. The AIA and RIBA are delighted to continue their long-history of collaboration that dates from the founding of their institutes in 1857 and 1834 respectively.
Stay tuned for the 2026 Keynote Lecture announcement in autumn 2026. Stay up to date by subscribing to our event updates, and following us on social media.
Previous Keynote Speakers
2025 - Lina Ghotmeh
2024 - David Lake & Ted Flato
2023 - Thom Mayne (Jan 2024)
2022 - Annabelle Selldorf
2021 - Tatiana Bilbao
2020 - Francis Kéré
2018 - James Timberlake and Stephen Kieran
2017 - Stephen Holl
2016 - Thomas Phifer
2015 - Tod Williams and Billie Tsien
2008 - Peter Eisenmann
2007 - Antoine Predock FAIA
2005 - William Pederson
2004 - Rafael Vinoly
2003 - Cesar Pelli
2002 - Rick Mather