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World Architecture Festival
ConferenceAwardedReal EstateIn-personAnnual
Fort Lauderdale, US18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 20263 days
Countries
100+
Duration
3 days · 18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) is the largest global live awards event for architects and designers. It is home to the world's largest live-judged architecture awards, bringing the global architectural community together to present, debate, and celebrate the very best in design. Finalists defend their projects live in front of an international jury, creating a dynamic, transparent, and truly unforgettable competition experience. The festival also features seminars, networking events, and exhibitions, alongside its sister event, WAF Interiors.
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Key details
- City & country
- Fort Lauderdale, US
- Dates
- 18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 3 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation
- Commercial type
- Trade ShowConferenceAwards Program
- Official website
- www.worldarchitecturefestival.com — register free for link access
Who attends
Architectsdesignersdeveloperscontractorsindustry leaderspeersclientssupplierspressstudents
Programme
Tracks
Main Stage sessionsFestival Hall Stage sessionsLive-judging sessions
Networking events
- Welcome drinks
- Partner fringe events
- Gala Dinner
- Networking dinners
- Celebration receptions
Host city history — 16 congresses since 2008
2025MiamiUS← current
2024SingaporeSG
2023SingaporeSG
2022LisbonPT
2019AmsterdamNL
2018AmsterdamNL
2017BerlinDE
2016BerlinDE
2015SingaporeSG
2014SingaporeSG
2013SingaporeSG
2012SingaporeSG
2011BarcelonaES
2010BarcelonaES
2009BarcelonaES
2008BarcelonaES
North AmericaAsiaEurope
SG ×6ES ×4NL ×2DE ×2US ×1PT ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Asia.