COMSATS Faculty Member Represents Pakistan at CAA Auckland 2026

September 2026
CAA Auckland 2026
Department of Architecture

It is a great honour for COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) that our esteemed faculty member, Ar. Maira Khan, participated in the landmark CAA Auckland 2026 as Regional Vice President – Asia, Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).

Delegates of CAA Auckland 2026 gathered outdoors, with the Auckland skyline behind them

Delegates at CAA Auckland 2026.

Ar. Maira Khan Faculty Member, Department of Architecture, COMSATS University Islamabad

Regional Vice President – Asia, CAA

The week brought together architectural leaders, emerging professionals, students and institutions from across the Commonwealth and Pacific, creating a strong platform for collaboration, professional development and global advocacy.

Among the key highlights

CAA Presidents’ Summit
Bringing together Presidents and institutional leaders from across the Commonwealth, resulting in a Five-Point Framework for Continual Collaboration.

20 Presidents and leaders10 institutes14 countries
Pacific Emerging Architects Forum
Engaging emerging architects from across the Pacific and identifying key barriers, actions and support required for the next generation.

14 emerging architects6 Pacific nations
CAA Panel – Act Not to Thrive
A 90-minute discussion exploring Youth, Education and AI.

7 speakers70 delegates90 minutes
Commonwealth Pacific Session
Addressing COP, CHOGM, climate resilience, sustainability and Pacific development.
CAA 2026 Awards Gala
A memorable celebration showcasing outstanding architectural work and the profession’s cultural and humanitarian values.

400 delegates

A particularly significant achievement for COMSATS University Islamabad is that Ar. Maira Khan has now been elected Chair of the CAA Professional Practice Committee, following her tenure as Regional Vice President – Asia.

Her continued contribution to international architectural leadership reflects the global engagement, academic excellence and professional commitment of COMSATS faculty.

Congratulations to Ar. Maira Khan on this remarkable achievement and recognition for COMSATS University Islamabad.