AIA International Conference 2023 Mexico City
Memories and Visions
November 2 - 6 2023

UPDATE: Full Conference, Conference Guest and Informal Gala Dinner ticket sales are now closed. Tickets for Lectures Only remain on sale.

For the Monday 6 November Extension Day, attendees can now book an independent visit to several houses by Luis Barragán. Please find links to book here.

The conference will be in English; however, we will have translators and headphones available offering lecture translation into Spanish.

Dress Code: Smart casual for all conference events, including the informal gala dinner.

Total CES Credits: Estimated 23 LU for AIA members

Event Description

AIA International is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Conference will take place in Mexico City!

Embark on a fascinating architectural journey through Mexico City, where historical and contemporary styles combine in a stunning visual spectacle. From the majestic remains of the ancient Aztec civilization in Teotihuacán to the iconic skyscrapers that adorn the city skyline, every corner of this metropolis tells a unique architectural story. Mexico City stands as an unparalleled destination for architecture enthusiasts, who will find delight and limitless inspiration at every turn.

The conference will open on Thursday 2 November at the Memory and Tolerance Museum. This will be followed by 3 days of morning tours and talks at Universidad Anáhuac from 3 - 5 November, with an optional extension day tour on Monday 6 November.

Thank you to our sponsors! This conference is made possible in large part through their support.

Speakers will include:

• Javier Sordo Madaleno

• HKS

• Gensler

• Page

• KPF

• Jim Olson and Tom Kundig, Olson Kundig Architects

• Arturo & Jorge Arditti, Partners, Arditti + RDT Arquitectos

• Fernanda Canales, Founder, Fernanda Canales Arquitectura

• Marcio Kogan, Founder, Studio MK27

• Víctor Legorreta, Partner, Managing and Design Director, LEGORRETA®

• Ismael Leyva, FAIA, President, Ismael Leyva Architects

• Francisco Martin Del Campo, Founder, Grupo Arquitectoma

• Enrique Norten, Founder and Director, TEN Arquitectos

• Benjamin Romano, Founding Principal, LBR&A

• Jacob van Rijs, Founding Partner & Principal Architect, MVRDV

• Luis Vidal, Founder and President, luis vidal + arquitectos

… and more!

We will visit projects including:

• The Memory and Tolerance Museum by Arditti + RDT Arquitectos

• Jumex Museum by David Chipperfield

• Palacio de Bellas Artes

• Soumaya Museum by Fernando Romero

• Torre Reforma by LBR&A.

This event is organised by AIA International and we reserve the right based on reasonable assessment of the circumstances to exclude individuals who display unprofessional or disruptive behaviour. AIA International, its programmers and moderators can and will select those questions and comments they deem pertinent to the talk and program.