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Future °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ President and Council elections

The Royal Institute of British Architects plans to hold scheduled elections as set out below.

°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ election rules, guidance notes, and role descriptions are available in the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Elections document library.

The information is correct on the date of publication but is subject to change by the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council.

2025

In 2025, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ will hold the following elections:

• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Vice-President Membership
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council Member – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ East – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ South – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Scotland North – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Northern Ireland – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Students – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Associates – two seats

Election timetable:

• Notice of election: 23 April 2025
• Nominations open: 30 April 2025
• Nominations close: 14 May 2025
• Voting opens: 16 June 2025
• Voting closes: 27 June 2025

2026

In 2026, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ will hold the following elections:

• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ President
• RSAW President
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ London - six seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ South East - two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ South West – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Wessex – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ West Midlands – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Scotland South – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ International - Europe (excluding the UK) – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ International - The Americas – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ International - Asia and Australasia – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ International - The Middle East and Africa – one seat

Election timetable:

• Notice of election: 22 April 2026
• Nominations open: 29 April 2026
• Nominations close: 13 May 2026
• Voting opens: 15 June 2026
• Voting closes: 26 June 2026

2027

In 2027, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ will hold the following elections:

• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Vice-President Membership
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council Member – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ West Midlands – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North East – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ North West – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Yorkshire – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Wales – one seat

Election timetable:

• Notice of election: 21 April 2027
• Nominations open: 28 April 2027
• Nominations close: 12 May 2027
• Voting opens: 14 June 2027
• Voting closes: 25 June 2027

2028

In 2028, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ will hold the following elections:

• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ President
• RSAW President
• °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council Member – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ East – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ South – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Scotland North – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Northern Ireland – one seat
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Students – two seats
  • °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Associates – two seats

Election timetable:

• Notice of election: 26 April 2028
• Nominations open: 4 May 2028
• Nominations close: 17 May 2028
• Voting opens: 19 June 2028
• Voting closes: 30 June 2028

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in our annual °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ election, you must be a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Member on the qualifying date (15 April each year). If you are not a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Member and are eligible for °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Membership, you must have submitted your application online no later than 23.59pm on 14 April.

°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ has a commitment to sustainability and using resources effectively and efficiently. In line with this, the elections process will be conducted online. Members who wish to participate in any election must have a registered email address with °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ.

If you have any questions about any °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ election, please email elections@riba.org.

Published: 25 April 2023

Updated: 5 July 2024