The National Organization of Minority Architects welcomed more than 1,400 architects, designers, students, educators, and industry partners to its 2026 Annual Conference, The Leading Edge, held Oct. 14-18 in Aventura, Florida.
Hosted with SoFloNOMA, the South Florida chapter, the five-day event included more than 60 educational sessions, keynote presentations, workshops, and tours focused on design excellence, climate resilience, social justice, and professional practice.
NOMA also marked the 20th anniversary of Project Pipeline, its national youth outreach and mentorship initiative.
Among the conference announcements, Saundra Little, FAIA, LEED AP, principal at Quinn Evans, was named NOMA president for 2027-2028.
