Mission

At AIA Europe's Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC), our mission is to connect and empower the next generation of architectural talent. We serve Associate AIA members, aspiring professionals pursuing US licensure, newly licensed architects, and student who live, work or maintain ties with Europe. Through targeted communication and robust educational initiatives, we foster a collaborative environment that nurtures participation, leadership, and professional growth within our community. We believe that engaging emerging professionals is essential to building a dynamic and resilient AIA Europe - and by extension, a stronger AIA.

For more information or to learn how you can be part of our community, please contact us here.

2026 EP Committee Members

  • Michelle Montgomery, AIA, AIA International Chair

  • Amanda Bryant, Assoc. AIA, AIACE Chair

  • Bari Wetmore Salathe, AIA

  • Nellie Lazzarini, Assoc. AIA

 

Global Architecture Mentor Program 2026

The theme of the 2026 AIA International Mentorship Program is Design by Discovery.

To design is to experiment. By Questioning norms and continuously testing ideas, we unlock new forms, materials, and spatial experiences. This series highlights the power of experimentation - from re-use to radical rethinking — to expand the limits of what architecture and design can be. Participants are invited to share and discover processes that challenge, refine, and ultimately elevate our practice.

The AIA International Global Mentorship Program will kick off on April 24th. The mentorship program includes regular digital group events which are open to all, as well as digital one-to-one mentoring. To participate in the 2026 program, please fill out the form here. You can register to participate as a mentor / mentee, or affiliate and received regular email updates.

To participate as a mentor / mentee, please completed the registration by June 1st. If you have any question , please contact Amanda Bryant at emergingprofessionals@aisinternational.org For more information on future sessions, please see our Upcoming Events page.

This program is open to all participate.

ARE (Architectural Registration Exam):

Successful completion of the ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) is the final step to becoming a licensed/registered architect in the United States. Young professionals working oversees have added challenges in pursuing US licensure, and AIA Europe's Emerging Professionals Committee aims to ease them by sharing peer to peer resources, and information.

AXP (Architectural Experience Program)

The Architectural Experience Program (AXP) is an essential step in the path to becoming an architect. Through the AXP, you will learn about the daily realities of architectural practice, acquire comprehensive experience in basic practice areas, explore specialized areas of practice, develop professional judgement, and refine your career goals. The AXP is developed and administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). In most jurisdictions, completion of the AXP is a requirement for initial registration (licensure). The AXP identifies the tasks that are essential for competent practice. The program is structured to prepare you to practice architecture independently upon initial registration.

AIA Scholarships and Grants

AIA Scholarships: From college scholarships to financial support for the Architect Registration Exam, we offer several programs that help support students and aspiring architects.

AIA Grants and Fellowships: Access to funding is what makes significant research possible. That is why we enable, support, and celebrate research through these architecture grants and fellowships.