- All dayArrival and RegistrationAAK Secretariat
- All dayCharity Golf Tournament
- 1300–1500Grow A Classroom MentorshipMabokoni Primary School — school pupils' awards and certificates. AAK Governing Council and delegates, Mary Ngaruiya / Alex Otieno
- 1400–1500Lunch
- 1600–1730Exhibition FootfallWelcoming guests at the opening ceremony — Sheila Okongo
- 1730–1745Welcome RemarksArch. George A. Ndege, President, Architectural Association of Kenya
- 1745–1800International Body RemarksQS Audily Chatora, President, Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- 1800–1815Keynote PresentationH.E. Fatuma Achani, Governor, Kwale County (TBC)
- 1815–1830Presentation 1Eng. George Chiaji, Director of Research, Strategy & Compliance, KeRRA
- 1830–1845Presentation 2Dr. Margarita Garfias Royo, University College London
- 1845–1900Plenary and Q&ADiscussant: Michelle Ouma
- 1900–2100Opening Cocktail
Programme of Events
Four days on the coast, session by session
16 – 19 September 2026 · Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani, Kwale County, Kenya. Times are indicative and may be refined by the AAK Secretariat closer to the Convention.
- 0800–0900Delegates' Code ScanningEarly bird gifts and entertainment — MC Albert Kipruto
- 0900–0920Nature Based Solutions as a Tool for Resilience in the Built EnvironmentDr. Land. Arch. Sunday Abuje
- 0920–0940Beyond Green Buildings: Circular Material as the Next Frontier of Urban ResilienceRoy Githaiga, M.Arch.
- 0940–1020Plenary and Q&ADiscussant: Arch. (Dr.) Martin Mbidhi
- 1020–1030Platinum Partner PresentationTile & Carpet Centre Ltd. (TBC)
- 1030–1100Health BreakExhibition footfall and dedicated networking spaces
- 1100–1200Workshop: Architecture OtherwiseADC Fellowship, MASS Design Team
- 1200–1210Partner MessageSIKA Kenya Ltd.
- 1210–1230Devolution and Fragmented Urban Governance in KenyaPln. Simon Kamau — the case of the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
- 1230–1250Urban Rental Housing: The Missing Lever in City Climate ActionDr. Linda Gichuyia
- 1250–1330Plenary and Q&ADiscussant: Pln. Christine Muchiri
- 1330–1430Lunch Break
- 1430–1600Built Environment BarazaAssociation presidents, regulatory bodies and members on practice survey outcomes
- 0800–0900Delegates' Code ScanningEarly bird gifts and entertainment
- 0900–0930Crowd-puller Activity
- 0930–0950From Sophistication to Stigma: Reclaiming the Swahili Urban LegacyMohammed Ali Mwenje, Curator, National Museums of Kenya, Lamu
- 0950–1010Architecture that Anticipates Change: Lessons in Resilience from African Architectural TraditionsJason Muthamia Mwenda
- 1010–1040Panel and Q&ADiscussant: ID. Jacinta Serem
- 1040–1110Health BreakExhibition footfall, networking and prize surprise
- 1110–1120Partner Message
- 1120–1140The Role of Material Logic on Spatial Outcomes in Kenyan Jua KalisCPM. Maria Wanjiku Gicheha — a case of Thika Kigandaini
- 1140–1200Embracing Innovative Construction Material for Resilient Road Infrastructure SurfacingEng. Howard M'mayi
- 1200–1240Panel and Q&ADiscussant: QS. David Aganyo Nyangau
- 1240–1300Call to Action: Rapporteur General ReportArch. Michael Mathenge — delegation photograph
- 1300–1400Lunch Break
- 1400–1800Build Tour of KwaleAAK Coast Branch — Ukunda Airport and Mwache Dam
- 1400–1800Team BuildingWater polo and beach volleyball
- 1900–LateClosing Gala DinnerCharity Golf Tournament award ceremony and Grow A Classroom Student Design Competition awards
- All dayKisite Mpunguti Marine National Park / Wasini IslandBuild Tour — Catherine Kiruku (BDM)
What To Wear
Dress code for the evening events
Day 1 · 1900–2100
Dress Code: Beach Floral
Resort-ready and sun-warmed — think tropical prints in citrus yellow, coral and hibiscus pink. For the ladies: a flowing floral maxi or an off-the-shoulder silhouette in breathable fabric. For the gents: a bold tropical-print shirt worn open and easy. Beachwear, not boardroom.
