Originally founded in Germany more than a decade ago, the AnA event series hasseenmore than 75 events across 12 countries to date, with approximately 200 renowned architects sharing theirstories.AnA has become a cornerstone of international architectural discourse, says event organiser Fermn Tribaldos. And this milestone event in Auckland represents an extension of AnAs mission to connect architects and enthusiasts worldwide through storytelling and meaningfuldialogue.On April 2, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Christopher Kelly, founding principal of Architecture Workshop Aotearoa; Elisapeta Heta, principal and kaihaut Whaihanga Mori Design Leader, Jasmax principal and leader of Waka Mia, Aotearoa; and Sally Ogle, director of Patchwork Architecture as they share their personal journeys and reflect on the pivotal moments and life experiences that shaped their paths inarchitecture.EventdetailsWednesday 2 April, 6pmUnder the Dome, Te Ao Mrama Auckland War Memorial MuseumPrice: Standard tickets $45; students $40 (tickets include a welcome drink).5.30pm Doors open, drinks6pm Introduction6.15pm First speaker (20-min lecture + 10-min interview)6.45pm Second speaker (20-min lecture + 10-min interview)7.15pm Break and canaps7.45pm Third speaker (20-min lecture + 10-min interview)8.15pm Round table and Q&A8.30pm 9.30pm Drinks and finger food in thelobbyTickets can be bought here.About thespeakersChristopher Kelly has been an architect for 40 years, returning to Aotearoa in 1992 after his apprenticeship abroad to foundArchitecture Workshop in PnekeWellington.He iscontributes regularlytoArchitecture NZ,his most recent piece being #architecturenzohvienna, proffering 10 supply and demand-led solutions to Aotearoas housing inequity.Kelly has served on the NZIA National Executive and the Awards Jury. Architecture Workshop has been recognised by its peers, winning the Prime Ministers Built Environment Award in 2006 for the Oriental Bay Enhancement, the NZIA Gold Medal in 2011 for the Waitomo Caves Visitors Centre and, in 2019, the WAF Hotel and Leisure Category for Lindis Lodge in the South Islands AhuririValley.The Otago Peregrine Winery was a co-winner alongside Tezuka of the 2004 AR Emerging Architect prize. At the invitation of Architecture Review editor Peter Davey, this entailed a presentation of AWs work at the 2005 RIBA Spring Lecture Series in London. Other keynote speaking events include the AIA National Conference, Sydney 2003 and the Stadelschule Alumni Conference Frankfurt 2008. In that same year, Kelly was one of the international judges of the inaugural World Festival of Architecture inBarcelona.Elisapeta Heta is a principal and Kaihaut Whaihanga - Mori design leader at Jasmax, playing a pivotal role in guiding the practice to become authentically bicultural. As the leader of Waka Mia, established in 2015 to amplify Mori design voices within the firm,Heta has made significant cultural contributions to key projects while advocating for change on international platforms. She offers valuable Mori and Pasifika perspectives, emphasising the importance of place in both design and culturalidentity.Drawing on her lived experience,Heta strives to create pathways for future generations of indigenous designers and inspire young Mori and Pasifika individuals to balance career and community commitments. Her portfolio includes notable projects such as the New Zealand Pavilion at Expo 2020, the redevelopment of Western Springs College Ng Puna o Wairea and the City RailLink.Since joining Jasmax in 2015,Heta has become a respected change-maker in the design industry, receiving the prestigious NZIA Presidents Award in 2022 for her cultural leadership. She has also contributed to the profession through roles such as co-chair of Architecture+Women (20172018) and a director on the NZIA Board, where she helped establish Te Kawenata o Rata, a historic alliance between Ng Aho and theNZIA.Sally Ogle isa director of Patchwork Architecture,an award-winning Wellington-based studio founded by Sally and Ben Mitchell-Anyon in 2012. The practice was formed following a year spent physically building the Dogbox house in Whanganui and taking the practical building knowledge back to the drawing board. In the more than a decade since then, Patchwork has won a reputation and several awards for bold and innovative architecture, often crafting modest materials to create surprising spaces. Patchwork projectsare characterised by a combination of ingenuity and wit, together with the confidence and technical ability necessary to take on the challenges of often difficult sites. Ogle is interested in the betterment of our urban environment, and the role that architects can have in shaping the places we live, from the individual through to the civicscale.For more information about the event series and to viewpast events,clickhere.