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World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026
November 18, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Fort Lauderdale, United States
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About World Architecture Festival (WAF)
A global event dedicated to architecture and the built environment attracting top-tier professionals worldwide. Celebrates groundbreaking architectural projects, urban innovations, and design concepts on a global stage.
World Architecture Festival 2026
The World Architecture Festival runs 18–20 November 2026 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — the festival's second consecutive US year, at a new host city.
WAF is a live-judged architecture awards programme: shortlisted practices present their buildings in person to international judging panels, in front of an audience, across dozens of categories — culminating in the World Building of the Year. That live-crit format makes the festival floor feel like a design review.
Alongside the awards run a conference programme and an exhibition drawing practices from over 50 countries.
Key Topics
- Architecture awards
- Building design
- World Building of the Year
- Architectural practice
- Urban design and landscape
Upcoming Construction Trade Shows
All construction trade shows →Frequently asked questions
When is World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026?
World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026 runs November 18, 2026 – November 20, 2026.
Where is World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026 held?
World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026 takes place at Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
How do I register for World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026?
Registration is handled by the organizer, World Architecture News — details and passes are on the official website.
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