Events

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The UIA organizes various forums and events such as the World Capital of Architecture, in collaboration with UNESCO, to highlight the importance of architecture, urban planning, and culture in the identity and sustainable development of cities. It also celebrates World Architecture Day alongside UN World Habitat Day, hosts World Congresses, and holds annual events like the Year of Design for Health in 2022 and webinars.
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World Congress

Beijing 2029

Under the theme “Back to Balance: Architecture for everyone’s better life”, the 2029 Congress will invite participants to engage in a profound exploration of equilibrium in the context of our rapidly evolving world, and examine how the built environment can be designed in harmony with technology and society.

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World Congress

Barcelona 2026

Barcelona will become the first city to host the event twice. With the motto “One today, one tomorrow“, the UIA World Congress in Barcelona will look at the city’s relationship with its architecture to discuss a viable and sustainable future.

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Forum

2024 Kuala Lumpur

The city of Kuala Lumpur will host the next UIA International Forum (UIA2024KL) on 15-19 November 2024 with the theme “Diversecity”.

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