On June 19-21, delegates from the U.S. architectural licensing boards will gather to discuss issues facing the regulation of the profession at NCARB’s Annual Business Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. This three-day event invites board members from across the country to vote on potential changes to our policies and structure, elect new officials, and set our agenda for the year ahead—shaping the future of architectural regulation as practice and our built environment evolve.  

How Does the Annual Business Meeting Impact You? 

During the 2025 meeting, members will vote on several proposed resolutions, including eligibility requirements for the Education Alternative to Certification and several Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with our counterparts in other countries.  

Attendees will have the chance to learn more about NCARB’s ongoing initiatives like Pathways to Practice, hear updates on progress made throughout the past year, and provide feedback on potential future licensure paths . Plus, members will share best practices, network, and discuss resources and tools to help carry out their board’s essential mission to protect the public.  

Members will also:  

  • Receive updates from leadership about critical issues impacting specific licensing boards  
  • Elect new officers for the FY26 Board of Directors 
  • Hear remarks from change management expert and bestselling author Rick Maurer during a keynote presentation  

Your board members are at the forefront of the profession, making decisions that impact the future of NCARB, the architecture community, and you. The meeting’s workshops and business sessions will provide them with essential resources to guide them as they help shape and regulate your jurisdiction’s practice of architecture.  

Who Our Members Are 

NCARB’s members are the 55 U.S. architectural licensing boards. Members of those boards consist of individuals appointed by their governors or local leadership. Most architectural licensing board members are practicing architects, but some are members of other regulated professions, such as engineers and landscape architects.  

Some boards also include public members, who ensure the voice of the consumer is heard and considered. Each licensing board regulates the practice of architecture in its own jurisdiction. NCARB serves to help establish national guidelines and recommendations that boards can adopt.   

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