Wednesday · 07 October
Kigali City & Genocide Memorial
Afternoon to evening
A guided visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, followed by Kigali landmarks, craft centres and city views.
USD 35–250 per person
Events / 2026
Rwanda
5–9 October 2026 · Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda
Architecture Week and EAIA Congress 2026
“The Role of Architecture in Sustainable Development: One Region, One Mission, a Shared Future.”
A partnership with purpose
One programme. Many perspectives.
Rwanda Architecture Week and the EAIA Congress bring together the public, academia, city leadership, industry and the East African profession for five days of professional exchange in Kigali.
5 days
Professional exchange in Kigali
01
Conference
Keynotes and panels on housing, planning, green building and heritage
02
Exhibition
Architectural concepts, materials, technology, software and professional services
03
Networking
Graduates will connect with senior architects and firms for internships and employment opportunities
04
Visits & gala
Project visits, networking and recognition activities
EAIA Congress · 8–9 October
East Africa meets in Kigali
The final two days bring a regional dimension to the week through policy and professional practice,
architectural education, exhibition, networking, a site visit and the EAIA Annual Meeting.
The EAIA Congress will facilitate the transfer of the leadership and secretariat of the East
Africa Institute of Architects (EAIA) to Rwanda through the Rwanda Institute of Architects,
with the EAIA office subsequently based in Rwanda.
Congress highlights
Presidency handover, gala dinner and recognition activities conclude the programme on Friday.
Day by day
Full event programme
Monday 05 Oct — Opening & Media Day
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Evening
Official launch of Rwanda Architecture Week
- Launch of the Architecture Week
- Media engagement: RBA, TV1 and local media — press briefing and interviews
Tuesday 06 Oct — Academia Day
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Daytime
Public talks at the University of Rwanda
- Public talks at the University of Rwanda
- Student work on display
Wednesday 07 Oct — City Day
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Daytime
Town Hall with the City of Kigali
- Town Hall with the City of Kigali
- Dialogue on the built environment
Thursday 08 Oct — EAIA Congress · Day 1
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Daytime
EAIA Congress opens
- Policy and regional practice
- Education, exhibition and networking
Friday 09 Oct — EAIA Congress · Day 2
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Daytime
EAIA Annual Meeting and closing
- Site visit and EAIA Annual Meeting
- Presidency handover, gala dinner and recognition
Programme highlights
A different conversation every day
The week moves from public and academic exchange into two days of regional congress sessions, networking and recognition.
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01
Monday
05 Oct
Opening & Media Day
- Launch of the Architecture Week
- Media engagement: RBA, TV1 and local media — press briefing and interviews
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02
Tuesday
06 Oct
Academia Day
- Public talks at the University of Rwanda
- Student work on display
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03
Wednesday
07 Oct
City Day
- Town Hall with the City of Kigali
- Dialogue on the built environment
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04
Thursday
08 Oct
EAIA Congress · Day 1
- Policy and regional practice
- Education, exhibition and networking
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05
Friday
09 Oct
EAIA Congress · Day 2
- Site visit and EAIA Annual Meeting
- Presidency handover, gala dinner and recognition
Visit Rwanda
Optional delegate excursions
Thursday 08 or Friday 09 October
Nyandungu Eco-Park
Afternoon to evening
A guided walk through Kigali's restored urban wetland, with boardwalks, birdwatching and botanical pathways.
USD 40–275 per person
Saturday · 10 October
Akagera National Park Safari
05:00–19:00, full day
A full-day game drive through Akagera National Park, with a picnic lunch and return to Kigali in the evening.
USD 65–380 per person
Sunday · 11 October
Volcanoes National Park Trekking
From 04:30
A gorilla or golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park, with lunch in Musanze.
From USD 58 per person
Included
Return transport, a licensed English/French-speaking guide, applicable park fees and drinking water.
Not included
Meals unless confirmed, personal insurance, personal expenses and gratuities.
Permit trips
Volcanoes permits require advance ID copies and proof of EAIA Congress registration.
Become a partner
Support learning, exchange and public impact
Partnerships may be financial, in-kind or tailored to a sponsor's objectives and the programme's needs. Final terms are agreed directly with RIA.
Event supporter
Bronze
RWF 5–10M
Visibility · exhibition · recognition · 2 passes
Supporting event partner
Silver
RWF 11–15M
Visibility · exhibition · recognition · 3 passes
Major event partner
Gold
RWF 16–20M
Visibility · exhibition · recognition · 4 passes
Official conference partner
Platinum
RWF 21–30M
Visibility · exhibition · recognition · 5 passes
Tailored opportunities
Organisations may support a focused part of the programme or provide agreed services in kind.
- Sustainability
- Young architects
- Gala & awards
- Exhibition
- CPD & masterclass
- Career fair
- Digital & media
- In-kind support
Discuss a sponsorship package
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Be part of Rwanda Architecture Week
Contact RIA for registration updates, programme information, delegate tours or partnership enquiries.