Women's Leadership Summit 2026
Organized by The American Institute of Architects
Women's Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is the industry's premier event dedicated to accelerating women into leadership positions in architecture, design, and th...
- Dates
- Nov 1-3, 2026
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 800
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About this conference
Women's Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is the industry's premier event dedicated to accelerating women into leadership positions in architecture, design, and the allied building industries. It is a three-day event providing networking, education, community, and inspiration to create gender equity for women in AEC and enhance their workplace opportunities and experience. Attendees connect with the AEC industry's largest network of women who are leading change, shaping their careers, and transforming the built environment. It is powered by the AIA community and event sponsors—architecture firms and building product manufacturers who support gender equity and women's success.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorships are available at four tiers: Premier ($100k+), Featured ($25k), Collaborating ($15k), and Contributing ($5k). Premier sponsors receive 3 full conference registrations, collaborative event branding, logo placement on signage, website, mainstage slides, and app, choice of speaking on mainstage, social media assets, appreciation gathering with AIA leadership, pre-event attendee list, email marketing mentions, and verbal recognition. Featured sponsors receive 3 full registrations, logo placement, social media mention, post-event attendee list, email marketing mentions, and can purchase an additional ticket. Collaborating sponsors receive 2 full registrations, logo placement, and can purchase an additional ticket. Contributing sponsors receive 1 full registration, name placement, and can purchase an additional ticket. Additional exclusive options are available for Featured ($25k) sponsors (e.g., Notebook, Mainstage Presence, Water bottles, App, Wi-Fi, Registration sponsors) and Collaborating ($15k) sponsors (e.g., Welcome Reception, Social Media Contest, Education Session).
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