2026 Conference, Expo, and Design Awards

AIA Central PA’s Architectural Design Awards Information can be found here

CONFERENCE AND EXPO INFORMATION

The 2026 AIA Central Pennsylvania Conference, Expo and Design Awards will be held on Thursday, September 24th in Hershey, PA. The main event will take place at the The Englewood | 1219 W End Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036

Schedule

TOURS

2pm – 3:15pm | 1.5 AIA LU|HSW

JST Corporation Commercial Facility | 3700 Chambers Hill Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111
Step inside one of the region’s most distinctive mass timber buildings. This corporate headquarters building completed in 2021, co-designed by the Japanese firm Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & Associates with a partner firm NJ based architect of record Arcari + lovino Architects. Designed with a striking branching form and soaring 30-foot roof, the 52,000-square-foot JST Corporation headquarters showcases innovative timber engineering, daylight-filled workspaces, and nearly 5,000 precision-crafted wood components. Discover how this award-worthy facility seamlessly integrates architecture, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing within its wooded setting.

3:45pm – 5pm | 1.5 AIA LU |

Hershey Gardens Addition and Hershey Hotel Historical Tour | 170 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033
Explore the thoughtful design behind the Hershey Gardens addition with architect David McNally, and see how contemporary architecture enhances one of Pennsylvania’s most beloved landscapes. Then journey to the iconic Hotel Hershey to uncover the story behind Milton Hershey’s 1933 Mediterranean-inspired landmark, its architectural influences, and the craftsmanship that has made it an enduring destination for nearly a century.

5:00pm Event Begins at Englewood

5:00-6:45pm Happy Hour & Vendor Expo

6:45-7:30pm Keynote Speaker

7:30-9pm Design Awards & Special Awards Reveal