About the Conference

Welcome to SACAPSA Education Conference 2026

This conference aims to strengthen collaboration across educational institutions, students, candidates, professionals, voluntary associations, architectural practices, infrastructure departments, implementing agents, and built environment stakeholders to articulate and promote the value proposition of architecture and ensure alignment between academic teaching, professional regulation, and industry needs. By fostering dialogue on innovation, technology, sustainability, and policy, the conference will also support SACAP’s mandate to regulate, develop, and advance the profession responsibly.

PROPOSED THEME: ARCHITECTURE IN CHANGING TIMES

This theme allows for multiple proposed subthemes, including:

• Innovation in architectural education and practice
• Technology and digital transformation
• Sustainability and climate-responsive design
• Business of architecture and practice management
• Policy, regulation, and governance
• Education methodologies and curriculum development
• Global architectural trends and knowledge exchange

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of key trends and challenges in architectural education
• Actionable recommendations for curriculum development, regulation, and practice
• Strengthened relationships between SACAP, academic institutions, industry, and government
• Conference proceedings or post-conference report documenting insights and recommendations
• Inputs to inform SACAP’s strategic planning and global engagement.

Target Audience

• Architectural educators and Heads of Schools
• International Regulatory Bodies
• Architecture students and postgraduate researchers
• Registered persons and professional mentors
• SACAP council members
• Government and state organs
• Industry partners, sponsors, and international architectural bodies

Conference Objectives

The conference aims to:

• Deliver a world-class national education conference for the architectural profession
• Strengthen stakeholder relations with industry, academia, government, and international bodies
• Promote knowledge exchange, research publication, and student engagement
• Position SACAP as a leading regulatory body in the Global South
• Enhance professional development and candidate transition support
• Showcase the strategic value of architecture as both a profession and a business
• Provide a global knowledge exchange platform