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

Join architects and design professionals from across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference, Shaping the Future Now: Progress Rooted in Perspective.

The conference experience begins November 3 with Pre-Conference Intensives, followed by three days of inspiring keynotes, peer-reviewed education sessions, architectural tours, networking, design excellence, an Expo with 45+ exhibitors, and more.

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