Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) Info Session (2026-2027)
Interested in spending meaningful time with fellow architects, industry and community leaders? The AIAH Emerging Professionals is preparing for the 2026-2027 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. The year-long program consists of nine individual half-day sessions attended by a competitively selected group of 16 emerging professionals from Houston. The curriculum focuses on core skills such as entrepreneurship and firm management, the art of negotiation, bringing in new clients, community leadership, industry culture, and developing one’s future within the practice. The program will begin in September 2026.
Come join this diverse and passionate group of practice professionals. Get those letters of recommendation ready!
The official Call for Applications opens on Monday, May 18, and closes on Monday, June 29.
RSVP for an information session below:
Wednesday, June 3 at 5:00pm via Zoom
Thursday, June 11 at noon via Zoom
For more information about CKLDP visit here.
The Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) was founded in 2013 by the Emerging Architects Committee as part of the AIA|DC Chapter. Since its founding, the CKLDP has been established in Washington DC, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Georgia and Houston, and strives to carry forward Christopher’s legacy by actively training and nurturing the next generation of leaders within the architectural profession.
