The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference returns November 4–6 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton.

Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions.

Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession.

Register today to experience nationally recognized keynote speakers, twenty-five peer-reviewed educational sessions, architectural tours, networking opportunities, and the Tri-State Design Awards Celebration.

Take advantage of affordable Early Bird pricing and secure your place today.

Featured Tours Include: Enhance your conference experience with a selection of immersive architectural tours showcasing the design, history, and innovation that define the Princeton region:

• BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham campus: Explore extraordinary craftsmanship.

• Princeton University: Discover carbon-neutral energy initiatives.

• Regional Landmarks & History: Tours highlighting Princeton's iconic landmarks, Trenton's evolving urban landscape, the historic Witherspoon-Jackson District and its Black churches, and the thoughtfully designed Dillon Gym.

Accommodations & Hotel Info

Get Ready for Princeton Located in the scenic Carnegie Center just minutes from downtown Princeton, the Hyatt Regency Princeton offers an exceptional setting with a striking atrium, over 30,000 square feet of meeting space, on-site dining, and a fitness center.

• Discounted Rate: Rooms start at $179 per night.

• Room Block Deadline: Book through October 12, 2026.

Princeton is centrally located in New Jersey

• By Train: Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT (Princeton Junction)

• By Bus: Greyhound, NJ Transit Bus, Coach USA, Megabus

• By Car: NJ Turnpike, I-95, US Route 1, Route 206

• Parking: Metered street parking and downtown garages (map and details available)

• By Air: Newark Liberty International (39 miles), Philadelphia International (52 miles), Trenton-Mercer Regional Airport, Princeton Airport