Introducing the Article 25 NextGen Board: empowering future leaders in the built environment
What is NextGen? NextGen is a series of events that are designed to support early-career professionals passionate about using architecture, engineering and construction to create meaningful impact.
NextGen is part of Article 25’s More Than a Building initiative – a dynamic community bringing together multidisciplinary professionals in the built environment to share ideas, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable change worldwide.
Meet the NextGen Board
The NextGen Board is comprised of key individual across the built environment who bring their expertise to drive meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. The NextGen board plays a key role in shaping the agenda, curating relevant and impactful discussions for every event.
This year’s board includes:
What our Board members say about NextGen
“Article 25’s NextGen events are fantastic for younger professionals like me who missed out on networking during COVID, offering a chance to connect with like-minded peers. The events are informal, informative, and genuinely fun.”
Scarlett Doyle
Executive Officer, Rolton
“NextGen’s speakers and topics aim to challenge conventional thinking, inspire us to break free from echo chambers, and drive thought leadership. I’m excited to collaborate with professionals across disciplines – it’s the ideal space for bold ideas and transformative partnerships in sustainable design and innovation.”
Anna Helliar
Architect, Arup
"Architecture has the power to shape communities, respond to global challenges and drive meaningful change – but only if we continue to question, learn and collaborate. NextGen events offer young professionals a vital space to engage with pressing topics, from sustainability to social impact, and explore architecture’s role as a force for good. With Article 25 at the heart of these conversations, we’re not just discussing the future of the built environment – we’re actively shaping it."
Deima Ambrazaityte
Part II Architectural Assistant, Studio Pringle
“The built environment is more than structures – it shapes culture, drives social change, and influences how we experience our cities. Thoughtful design can bridge divides, foster inclusivity and tackle global challenges like climate resilience and urban inequality. NextGen events provide a platform for emerging professionals to explore how design advances sustainability, promotes social justice and strengthens communities. By uniting those who shape the built environment with those who live in it, we can create a more inclusive and resilient future.”
Alla Elmahadi
Architect, BGY
Why join NextGen?
NextGen events offer vibrant spaces for networking, learning and professional growth, featuring:
Valuable CPD opportunities – stay ahead of industry trends and earn CPD points
Meaningful connections – build a multidisciplinary network spanning generations and sectors
Inspiration and innovation – explore how the built environment can drive sustainable, equitable change
NextGen also tackles key industry challenges, including adapting to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. By providing young professionals with access to thought-provoking discussions and a network of like-minded peers, NextGen fosters fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions. Companies can play a crucial role in this movement by encouraging their emerging leaders to take part in these transformative forums.
Get involved
Are you an emerging leader eager to connect, learn and contribute to the future of the built environment?
Register your interest today to be part of the NextGen community and join the conversation.
Email Gemma Holding, Chief Executive at Article 25, for more details on joining More Than a Building and upcoming events: gemma-holding@article-25.org
