Welcome to the 2026 Monterey Design Conference – Virtual Experience.

We're excited to welcome you to this year's Monterey Design Conference and to share the inspiring conversations, groundbreaking ideas, and extraordinary speakers that have made MDC one of the premier architecture conferences in the country.

While nothing replaces gathering together at Asilomar, we're proud to bring the conference to architects, designers, students, and educators wherever they may be.

This year's headliners, from as far away as Bangladesh, bring with them an extraordinary array of backgrounds, achievements, knowledge, and commitment to the power of architecture. Together, they offer a snapshot of design in our time and the many possibilities for the future of the profession.

Whether you're joining us from your office, your home, or a classroom, we hope you'll take the opportunity to immerse yourself in these conversations and leave inspired by new ideas, new perspectives, and the remarkable work being shared.

Creating a conference that brings together internationally recognized architects, designers, and thought leaders takes the dedication of an informed, committed, and connected committee. Please join us in thanking the many volunteers whose time and expertise make MDC possible each year.

As part of AIA California's commitment to supporting the next generation of architects, complimentary Virtual Experience registration is available to students and faculty. We welcome participants from universities, colleges, and community colleges to join us virtually. If you're interested in attending through this program, please contact AIA California at conferences@aiacalifornia.org for registration information.

Thank you for joining us. We look forward to sharing the 2026 Monterey Design Conference with you.

Bill Leddy, FAIA
Doris Sung, AIA
2026/2027 Monterey Design Conference Co-Chairs