ASLA 2025 Conference on Landscape Architecture. New Orleans, LA. / nobilephoto
Get ready for an experience like no other at ASLA 2026! This conference is bursting with thrilling educational sessions, hands-on field excursions, deep dives into the latest trends, and exclusive events designed just for you. It’s the perfect opportunity to supercharge your skills and expand your network, setting you up for an amazing start in your career. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your future in landscape architecture!
Not sure where to start? ASLA has put together some favorites you might like! Start with our Schedule at a Glance.
New for ASLA 2026—use the BRAND NEW ASLA Conference AI Chat Agent to build a custom schedule, discover sessions tailored to your interests, and plan your ideal conference experience. Try the AI Chat Agent here.
View the full list of student-focused education sessions here.
Not sure where to start? These 12 sessions were selected for students interested in design, technology, climate action, professional development, and emerging trends in landscape architecture.
Wednesday
WED-A02: Progress or Peril? AI, Environmental Stewardship, and the Future of Landscape Architecture
WED-A05: Design Without Boundaries: Bringing Together Landscape, Architecture and Fabrication
WED-A07: Designing for Belonging: Advancing Engagement in Landscape Architecture
Thursday
THU-A01: Designing for Resilience: Lessons from the LA Wildfires
THU-A03: From Campus to Career: Navigating Your First Years in Landscape Architecture
THU-A06: Jack of All Trades or Master of One? Landscape Practice Today
THU-B06: AI in Professional Practice
Friday
FRI-A02: Connected Landscapes: Corridors for Climate, Biodiversity, and Community
FRI-C04: From Classroom to Community: Seeding Long-term Impact Through Collaborative Design
Session listings are subject to change. View the most up-to-date list on the conference website.
View the full list of emerging professional-focused education sessions here.
These recommended sessions focus on career growth, practice management, leadership, communication, business skills, and emerging technologies for early-career professionals.
Wednesday
WED-A08: Designing Your Exit: A Small Firm Succession Blueprint
10:00-10:30am: Emerging Professionals Chapter Chairs Meet Up
WED-B08: Designing the Balance Sheet: Financial Leadership in Practice
WED-C06: Beyond Compliance: Designing for Cognitive, Physical, and Neurodiverse Inclusion
WED-C08: Start with Yes: A Superpower for Small Practices
Thursday
THU-A06: Jack of All Trades or Master of One? Landscape Practice Today
THU-A09: Behind Closed Doors: Candid Lessons from Women Who Founded Design Firms
THU-A10: Construction Confidential: A Frank Conversation About How Things Get Built
THU-B06: AI in Professional Practice
12:15-1:30PM: Professional Practice Networks Meet & Greet
THU-C09: Say It So It Lands: Speaking Tools for Landscape Architects
Friday
FRI-A10: Breadth and Depth: Building Organizational Capacity from Emerging Practices to Legacy Firms
FRI-C06: Marketing with Meaning: How Three Firms Stay Authentic to Their Mission
Session listings are subject to change. View the most up-to-date list on the conference website.
The Emerging Professionals Zone is your home base on the EXPO floor—a dedicated space to connect, recharge, and engage with resources designed specifically for students and early-career professionals. Stop by throughout the conference!
What to Expect in the EP Zone:
The EP Zone is located on the EXPO floor, open Wednesday and Thursday.
EP Zone sponsored by CLARB
ASLA 2026 is packed with special events and networking opportunities throughout the week. Here’s what’s happening:
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
Student Registration Rate (including Affiliate and International)
$99
Associate Member Rate
$499
Conference registration sponsored by Ironsmith
ASLA 2026 offers several career-focused resources on the EXPO floor to help students and emerging professionals connect with potential employers and get feedback on their work.
Portfolio Reviews – EXPO Floor (Wednesday & Thursday)
Get one-on-one feedback on your portfolio from experienced landscape architecture professionals. Portfolio reviews are a fantastic opportunity to receive constructive critique and make meaningful connections with practitioners in the field.
Sign Up for a Portfolio Review
JobLink Live – EXPO Floor (Wednesday & Thursday)
JobLink Live connects job seekers with firms actively hiring at the conference. Meet recruiters, learn about open positions, and interview on the spot.
Participating firms and interview opportunities will be announced soon. Check back for more information!
SKILL|ED - Career Hub sponsored by mmcite
New to the Conference? Start Here: “Meet me at the ASLA Pavilion in the EXPO on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00am for the “The Expo Game Plan: Smart Networking for New Attendees” session. I’ll be sharing a ‘game plan’ for maximizing your networking opportunities, as well as, providing tips and strategies to connect with peers and expo vendors.” - April Westcott, FASLA
Plan Ahead with the App: “Last year was my first ASLA conference, and on the first day I tried to do it all, which quickly became overwhelming. After that, I went through and starred my must-see events in the app and focused on those, making the experience easier to manage and more enjoyable, because it was tailored to the events I wanted to prioritize!” - Sydney Milligan, Student ASLA
Create an Itinerary for Each Day: “Whether you are a planner or a spontaneous person, it REALLY helps to create a light ‘wire frame’ itinerary of what each day will look like ahead of time. The ASLA Conference is purposefully designed to have many offerings for all different types of designers, so it will be like a giant educational buffet where you fill your plate with things you know you like and a few new things. Leave space for breaks.” - Kelley Oklesson, ASLA
Check Out the Emerging Professional Zone: “Check out the Emerging Professional Zone and find other students! These are your peers and you can meet some pretty cool people from other schools!” - Chloe Gillespie, Associate ASLA
Bring a Water Bottle: “Bring a reusable water bottle. There will be refilling stations throughout the conference. Stay hydrated!” - Kris Pritchard, Honorary ASLA
Bring a Sketchbook: “Bring a sketch book everywhere, to take notes at educational sessions, sketch when you are inspired, or get/share contact information with new people you meet.” - Chloe Gillespie, Associate ASLA
Conference Swag: “Keep room in your suitcase when packing to bring back your conference swag!” - Nicole Beard, Associate ASLA
The ASLA 2026 Student Volunteer Program has met capacity and is now closed. Students can still register for $99.
The Student Volunteer Program, sponsored by Maglin, provides students with an opportunity to experience the ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture through complimentary conference registration in exchange for volunteer service during the conference.
Volunteer opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are encouraged to register early.
Please note that participation in the program covers conference registration only and does not include travel, lodging, meals, or other expenses associated with attending the conference.
Student Volunteer Program sponsored by Maglin
ASLA is currently putting together a travel guide highlighting the best ways to get to and from the Conference in Los Angeles, in support of ASLA’s Climate Action Plan. The travel guide is being made — check back soon!
ASLA Conference Carpool is back!
Thank you for caravaning to this year’s conference and helping ASLA in achieving its sustainability goals. Below you’ll find a link to the carpool map which includes universities that are within a 13 hour drive radius from the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Find which route your school belongs to and explore its site-seeing destinations as well as the other universities you’ll connect with along the way! If you have any questions or would like to connect with other students along your route, please reach out to your Student Chapter Presidents of ASLA so that they can help you coordinate via the SCP Basecamp.
Be sure to capture your memories during your journey on Instagram and share it with everyone by tagging @NationalASLA and using #ASLA2026
