Conferences and Networking Events

Leeds Society of Architects 4 X 4 Series (2025 Edition)

The return of the much-anticipated 4x4 talk series of insightful discussions on architecture, the built environment, and their impact on people and place. 6 February - 6 March 2025 >

NLA Game on! London’s newest sports and entertainment venues

Join NLA to explore how London’s entertainment and sports venues serve as anchors for placemaking and drivers of regeneration. >

BCO North Talk & Tour: Trinity University

The BCO North Committee invite you to a tour of Leeds Trinity University’s City Campus at 1 Trevelyan Square. 5 March 2025>

Dealing with Complexity: Strategies in Airport Design

Organised by the School of Architecture and Cities with Professor Harry Charrington, Nigel Dennis, Frances Kremarik, William Mclean and design historian Marianna Wahlsten. 28 February 2025 >

Housing Summit 2025

The Housing Summit 2025 will provide a crucial update on the housing sector across London, addressing new government targets with a focus on actionable solutions and strategies across delivery, partnerships, and investment. 27 February 2025 >

RSAW Wales Week London: Exhibition and networking evening

As part of Wales Week London 2025, RSAW and Pensaer London are delighted to present an exciting evening of networking and an exclusive exhibition celebrating the work of Welsh architects with ties to London. 27 February 2025 >

Property Week: Industrial & Logistics Conference

The event brings together 250+ professionals for a day of sharing expertise, exploring the latest trends, informative keynote sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities. 25 February 2025>

RIBA Canterbury and District: Annual general meeting 2025

Join RIBA Members in Canterbury and District for the annual general meeting as we explore ways to come together, learn, and showcase architecture in the region.>

Build North Expo 2025

NFB welcomes you all to the Build North Expo, featuring guest speakers and covering a wide range of subjects relevant to the construction sector. 20 February 2025 >

Pioneering Biomaterials: Academia and Industry Convergence

This symposium highlights the importance of biomaterials, delving into the necessity and impact of material innovation in various sectors. 13 - 14 February 2025 >

Pioneering Biomaterials: Academia and Industry Convergence

5th Annual CCA & Autodesk Technology Center Academic Alliance Symposium, delving into the necessity and impact of material innovation in various sectors. 13-14 February 2025 >

Difficulty and Delight: Unpacking the complexities of architectural success

This three-week in-person course explores the creativity and ingenuity needed to create buildings in all manner of environments. In collaboration with the Society of Architectural Historians Great Britain. 28 - 11 February 2025 >

North Yorkshire Society of Architects – The new Local and Neighbourhood Plans

Join the North Yorkshire Society of Architects for an update on the North Yorkshire Local Plan and walk through the potential purpose of a Neighbourhood Plan for Harrogate. 11 February 2025 >

RIBA West Kent: Planning Talk with Patrick Durr

Join RIBA West Kent for a talk by planning consultant Patrick Durr (Patrick Durr Associates). 11 February 2025 >

L.K.E. Ozolins Lecture 2025: Architecture for Healing

oin us for the 2025 L.K.E. Ozolins Lecture, where we’ll explore excellence in contemporary healthcare architecture, and look ahead to future innovations. 11 February 2025 >

Behind the scenes of the NLA London models

Learn about how the NLA models were made, why they were made, and how they are used to the shape the future of the city. 7 February 2025 >

RIBA Exeter: Annual general meeting and social 2025

Come together with fellow architects and help shape activity in Exeter in 2025 by joining the conversation. >

RIBA Cornwall: Annual general meeting 2025

Come together with fellow architects and help shape activity in Cornwall in 2025 by joining the conversation. 6 February 2025 >

RIBA Sussex: Annual general meeting 2025

All RIBA Members in Sussex are warmly invited to join the branch for the 2025 online AGM. Meet the committee members and help shape Sussex branch activity this year. 5 February 2025 >

RIBA South Essex: Annual general meeting 2025

Join the South Essex Chapter of Architects at their 2025 AGM with discussion of previous activities and planning for the future of the region. 5 February 2025 >

Surface Design Show 2025

The return of Surface Design Show from 6-8 February 2024 at the Business Design Centre in London’s Islington, a must-visit event for architects and designers which leads the way in material innovation. 4-6 February 2025 >

RIBAJ seminar: Designing and specifying for the Building Safety Act

Join RIBAJ and Hilti at their 'Designing and Specifying for Fire Safety' seminar to ensure your practice is at the forefront of compliance and innovation. 4 February 2025 >

RIBA Plymouth annual lecture 2025: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and the Feilden Foundation

Join Rachel Sayers, Partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, to learn more about the increasing cross overs between the practice’s work and that of the Feilden Foundation. 30 January 2025 >

Space UK 2025

Masterclass Day and Conference day for property sector where big ideas are shared, norms are challenged and new connections are made. 28 January 2025>

Electric London: Repowering the Grid

Building on the findings of NLA’s upcoming report, Repower London, join this Breakfast Talk exploring the challenges of electrifying the grid to decarbonise London’s infrastructure. 28 January 2025 >

Cities Forum: North American Cities – Investment Models and Partnerships

A roundtable discussion bringing together London, Northern American cities, and the built environment community to explore new investment models outside of traditional Central Activity Zones. 22 January 2025 >

North Yorkshire Society of Architects – Biodiversity Net Gain

Join RIBA for an insightful presentation on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) with experienced ecologist Bernadette Lobo. Learn key terminology, explore documents, and see a worked hypothetical project. 14 January 2025>

NLA The London Model Talk

Free lunchtime talk every Friday at The London Centre to learn about London’s historical and physical development. Until 13 December 2024. >

BCO SOUTH WEST CHRISTMAS SOCIAL

Celebrate the season and reflect on our region’s achievements in 2024 while making new friends and connections for the year ahead. 10 December 2024 >

New London Awards Winner 2024

Join NLA for this Breakfast Talk celebrating the New London Awards 2024 winner and hear from the experts involved in the overall winning project10 December 2024>

IEREK Resilient and Responsible Architecture and Urbanism (RRAU) – 6th Edition

The 6th International RRAU Conference is a gathering of experts, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the world to explore and discuss the vital topics of resilience and responsibility in architecture and urban development. 8-10 December 2024 >

NCE Tunnelling Conference

The event will feature a variety of session formats from insightful keynote sessions on strategy, panel discussions, case studies on leading UK projects. 5 December 2024 >

NLA LAYERS OF LONDON: INNOVATIONS IN INFRASTRUCTURE, POWERED BY PECHAKUCHA

Join this PechaKucha to explore the innovative infrastructure projects being delivered across London and learn how these projects are contributing to the capital’s energy transition. 5 December 2024 >

Property Week: Student Accomodation Conference and Awards

Property Week celebrates outstanding achievements in the student accomodation sector and supporting PBSA sector for over 18 years, sparking debate, spotlighting the opportunities and highlighting excellence. 4 December 2024 >

RIBA South Essex Chapter winter social

South Essex Chapter of Architects are delighted to invite you to an evening of networking, drinks and canapés at The Mews, Southend on Thursday 28th November>

RSAW Annual Conference 2024

Join this year’s RSAW Annual Conference at Cornerstone, Cardiff, where we explore the theme ‘Architecture: Beyond the aesthetics’. 28 November 2024 >

Homes UK 2024

HOMES UK the largest free-to-attend conference and exhibition of its kind. 27-28 November 2024 >

TechFest 2024

Construction News and New Civil Engineer have joined forces to deliver a unique forum to discover innovative ideas from across the industry. 27 November 2024 >

BCO MIDLANDS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL & TOUR OF GOLDMAN SACHS

To mark the end of an exciting 2024 for the Office sector, the BCO Midlands & BCO NextGen Midlands are pleased to announce this year’s Christmas Social. 27 November 2024 >

BCO NEXTGEN & WIP NETWORKING: LADYSWOOD CLAY SHOOTING EVENT

Join BCO NextGen South West and Women in Property for an engaging morning of clay shooting, ideal for networking and learning in a relaxed, outdoor environment. 27 Novemeber 2024 >

Small practice community co-working day – RIBA North East

Join RIBA members for a day of collaboration, networking, and productivity at the National Horizons Centre. 27 November 2024 >

Festival of Place: Climate Resilience 2024

Update your thinking and learn from new research and pilot schemes focusing on warming UK and social resilience. 25 - 26 November 2024 >

2024 AIA Middle East Design Awards

Thought leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts explore the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the design field with a focus on Qatar's remarkable development. 22- 23 November 2024 >

BCO MIDLANDS & BUILDING BRUM: BBC BIRMINGHAM TYPHOO TEA FACTORY

Join the BCO Midlands and Building Brum for a special event exploring the journey of bringing the BBC to Digbeth. 21 November 2024 >

Property Investor Show 2024

Whether you are a ‘hands on’ landlord or a more passive investor, it’s the ideal place for networking, obtaining reliable and up to date property market information and property to buy. 19-20 April 2024>

Worktech London 2024

Spanning two days and multiple locations, this festival brings together senior business leaders to explore the future landscape. 19-20 November 2024>

London BUILD 2024 Expo

Share insights, build relationships and connect at the BUILD networking event with the UK construction industry’s influential figures. 20-21 November 2024 >

BCO NEXTGEN NORTH TALK & TOUR: TLT

The NextGen North committee are finishing the year with a tour of Interaction’s recent fit-out of TLT’s newest office in the Eden building. 20 November 2024 >

RIBA + VitrA Talk: Rethink Conventions with Lina Ghotmeh

Join us for the final talk in the 2024 RIBA+VitrA Talk series, where we invite internationally and critically acclaimed architect Lina Ghotmeh to 66 Portland Place, London. 19 November 2024 >

London Build 2024

The UK's leading and largest construction show features over 35,000 attendees, 600+ speakers across ten CPD stages, 450+ exhibitors, Meet the Buyers, celebrity guests, entertainment, DJs, networking parties, live music and more. 15-16 November 2024>

RIBA at UIA 2024 International Forum

UIA2024KL International Forum theme for this year is DIVERSECITY - an encapsulation of two words: diversity and city. 15 - 17 November 2024 >

Manchester Society of Architects Annual Dinner

Enjoy a night filled with celebration, eating, and drinking with the Manchester Society of Architects for their annual dinner at the Science and Industry Museum. 14 November 2024 >

RIBA East and CAA Sustainability Conference 2024

RIBA East and Cambridge Association of Architects bring you the Sustainability Conference 2024. Expert speakers will explain and discuss how we achieve low carbon buildings. 14 November 2024 >

2024 Sheffield Design Awards Ceremony

Join the Sheffield Society of Architects for an evening celebrating design excellence in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Featuring an awards ceremony, including the People's Choice Award, and opportunities for networking with industry professionals. 14 November 2024 >

RIBA: Join Manchester Society of Architects for their annual dinner

Enjoy a night filled with celebration, eating, and drinking with the Manchester Society of Architects for their annual dinner at the Science and Industry Museum. 14 November 2024 >

BCO NORTH TALK & TOUR: STOCKPORT EXCHANGE

The BCO Northern Committee invite you to a tour of 3 Stockport Exchange, the latest building in the Stockport Exchange masterplan. 13 November 2024 >

RIBA Economics Panel: Preparing for growth in 2025

With economic stability returning, and the Construction Industry set for growth in 2025, what should practices look out for in the coming year? Learn and explore with our panel of experts. 13 November 2024 >

RIBA Hampshire Lecture Series 2024: ‘Building in a Context’ by Allies and Morrison

Join us for the November edition of this lecture series, with Graham Morrison of Allies and Morrison. 13 November 2024 >

BCO – NextGen Awards 2024

We are delighted to invite you to attend the 2024 BCO NextGen Awards ceremony. 12 November 2024 >

RIBA at Cityscape Global 2024

Join us at Cityscape Global this year, the world’s largest exhibition for real estate and urban development. 11-14 November 2024 >

CRUNCH: The Nature of Media: Between Media Archaeologies and Ecomedia

Professor Jussi Parikka and author Antonio López discuss architectural approaches to ecomedia, media archaeologies and ecologies. 11 November 2024 >

Zak World of Façades

This one day conference is currently being organised in over 35 countries around the globe, attracting over 30,000+ delegates across its 137 completed editions.. 6 November 2024>

RIBA Guerrilla Tactics conference 2024

Guerrilla Tactics is RIBA’s annual flagship conference for small and medium sized architectural practices. 6 November 2024 >

Sustainable Water Management in New Developments

Collaborative Conversations East Midlands 2024 will unite built environment experts to evaluate, exchange, and showcase best practice.>

Design for Planet Festival 24

The fourth edition of Design for Planet Festival to discover how to design for Planet Positive Business. 6 November 2024 >

BCO North Research Launch: Towards Experience Utopia

New and unique research was commissioned by the British Council for Offices (BCO) in February 2024 to explore the profound transformation in the office sector driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising the rise of customer experience as the new norm. 6 Novemeber 2024 >

RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 winner’s talk

Join us to hear from the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2024, the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize. 5 November 2024 >

Archtober 2024

The theme of the 2024 event is: Tracing the Future. The organisers are inviting participants to explore New York City's rich architectural heritage while casting a visionary gaze towards what lies ahead. October 1-31 2024>

The BAA’s Halloween Mixer – in partnership with St. Basils

The Birmingham Architectural Association (BAA) organises a seasonal networking event. 31 October 2024 >

BCO NextGen South West: What do ‘nextgen’ want from work and workspaces?

Join BCO NextGen South West and FFT for an interactive workshop. Have your say on what you want, need, and expect from work and workspaces, as well as how that might evolve for future generations. 29 October 2024>

RIBA International 2024: Madrid building tours and member reception

Join RIBA Europe in Madrid, Spain for engaging building tours and a networking cocktail reception, as we build on the success of RIBA Europe's events in Paris and Milan earlier in 2024. 25 - 26 October 2024 >

BCO East Anglia Seminar: Repurposing commercial space for Life Science and R&D use

A seminar discussion providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively identify and transform office spaces. 24 October 2024 >

RCI Show Roofing Cladding & Insulation

The RCI Show is the largest UK event where the entire roofing, cladding and insulation supply chain comes together. 24 October 2024 >

AJ Small Projects Launch

AJ Small Projects 2025 is launching for its 30th anniversary year, with drinks, canapés and views over the City of London to celebrate the awards. 24 October 2024 >

BCO NextGen North Talk & Tour: 11 & 12 Wellington Place

The BCO NextGen North Committee invite you to a tour of Arup’s new Leeds office in 11 & 12 Wellington Place. 23 October 2024 >

RIBA Sussex and ECE Architecture: A piECE of their mind with Adam Richards

Adam Richards of Adam Richards Architects (ARA) will give the fourth ‘A piECE of their mind’ lecture at the ECE Sussex studio located in the Bayside building, designed by Allies and Morrison. Refreshments provided. 23 October 2024 >

AIA UK/RIBA Keynote Lecture 2024 by David Lake and Ted Flato of Lake Flato Architects

Join us on 22 October 2024 for the annual AIA UK/ RIBA Keynote lecture, which will feature David Lake and Ted Flato of Lake Flato Architects, the winners of the 2024 AIA Gold Medal. 22 October 2024 >

AIA UK/RIBA Keynote Lecture 2024 by David Lake and Ted Flato of Lake Flato Architects

Join us on 22 October 2024 for the annual AIA UK/ RIBA Keynote lecture, which will feature David Lake and Ted Flato of Lake Flato Architects, the winners of the 2024 AIA Gold Medal. 22 October 2024 >

The Urbanism Hour: Urbanism After Dusk

The Urbanism Hours are virtual lunch time events that explore a given theme within the built environment, with two speakers and a Q&A discussion. 18 October 2024 >

RIBA Yorkshire Small and Emerging Practice Network – Shaping 2025

Join us in an informal online session to shape what we do as a group in 2025. This is followed by a brief overview about RIBA's range of products and services from Jack Irlam-Mowbray. 17 October 2024 >

RIBA Birmingham Architectural Association Annual General Meeting

Join the Birmingham Architectural Association (BAA) for their 2024 annual general meeting to discuss previous activities and plan for the future of the region. 17 October 2024 >

Botanical Architecture | Plants, Buildings and Us

Talk by Paul Dobraszczyk offers a provocative and original take on the relationship between ecology and architecture. 17 October 2024 >

RIBA South Conservation Group: Conservation of Vita’s writing room at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

James Kenton, Senior Architect with the National Trust, will discuss the details of the project undertaken to conserve Vita’s writing room at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. 16 October 2024>

RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 ceremony

RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 ceremony celebrates the best of UK architecture at the Roundhouse in London. 16 October 2024 >

Life with Architects – Making Culture and Commerce work

Talk with Sir John Tusa - British arts administrator, and radio and television journalist, who works closely with architects on major projects in the field. 14 October 2024 >

BCO East Anglia Lunch 2024

The BCO invites you to our sixth annual East Anglia Lunch, hosted at the University Arms in their charming Ballroom. 10 October 2024 >

AABC 25th Anniversary Conference

Join us for the AABC 25th Anniversary Conference, where we'll celebrate a quarter-century of improving Architectural Conservation. 10 October 2024 >

BCO Scotland: Launch of the BCO Scotland Awards 2025

Join the BCO in Scotland to launch its 2025 Scottish Awards programme. 10 October 2024 >

RSAW Plas Glyn Y Weddw: Tour and talk

A tour of the existing Grade II* listed art gallery and new café and hear from Mark Wray Architects, Sanderson Sculptures and Fold Engineering on the design process and creative approach. 10 October 2024 >

RIBA Stirling Stories: North 2024

Join Leeds Society of Architects to hear from the six shortlisted projects' architects, network with peers, and enjoy an inspiring evening. 10 October 2024 >

RIBA Oxfordshire: Architects in Oxford meetup

The fourth Architects in Oxford Meet Up will be taking place in October. As always, this informal drinks catch-up is open to all architects. 10 October 2024 >

Smart Buildings Show 2024

Smart Buildings Show connects visitors to the latest information and technology in the smart buildings industry. 9-10 October 2024>

NLA Retrofit Summit

This NLA Retrofit Summit sponsored by Civic Engineers and shedkm, showcases how built environment practitioners are reinvigorating, reusing and decarbonising London’s existing building stock. 9 October 2024 >

BCO National Awards 2024

This prestigious event attracts over 1,200 influential figures from the office industry sector. 8-9 October 2024 >

RIBA Cornwall: Resilience Roll Call – Our climate needs you

Take part in this one day event to share, discuss and review the theories, practices and toolkits to help make real change in the future of the built environment. 8 October 2024 >

RSAW Hay Castle tour

A tour of one of the great medieval defence structures still standing in Hay-on-Wye on the border of England and Wales. A 12th century castle recently renovated and repaired by MICA Architects, who will be leading the tour. 8 October 2024 >

Making Sense: Non-Human Centred Design

Architect Boonserm Premthada talks to anthropologist Prof Nayanika Mathur about the importance of viewing architecture from a non-human perspective. 7 October 2024 >

RIBA International: RIBA Canada Chapter strategy meeting

RIBA are pleased to announce our first meeting in Toronto to discuss formalising a future chapter of RIBA International in Canada. 4 October 2024 >

BCO Nextgen Ideas Project Finalist Showcase 2024

BCO Nextgen’s final showcase event, where finalists deliver a full 10-minute talk. 3 October 2024 >

Property Week: RESI 360 Conference

RESi360, is the ultimate strategic networking event dedicated to the resi sector. 2-4 October 2024 >

RIBAJ webinar: Reinventing the Home

Join us for this free to attend, insightful lunch and learn webinar where we will explore house extensions and reinventing homes. Online. 1 October 2024 >

Detroit Month of Design 2024

The Detroit Month of Design activates spaces all over the city with experiences ranging from exhibitions, installations, product launches, talks, tours, workshops and parties. September 1-30 2024>

France Design Week 2024

For the 2024 edition, the theme of the festival is Simplicity, where designers, artists, innovators and the general public explore the beauty and power of simplicity in an often complex and constantly evolving world. 14-30 September 2024>

Zurich Design Weeks 2024

The Zurich Design Weeks are the largest design event in Switzerland, inviting a wide audience to visit various exhibitions, installations and events. 12-29 September 2024>

Vienna Design Week 2024

Austria's largest curated design festival and has been taking place in Vienna since 2007. Recently it welcomed over 40,000 visitors to around 200 events per year. 20-29 September 2024 >

RIBA East: Cambridge Association of Architects annual reception 2024

The Cambridge Association of Architects is delighted to hold the annual reception at The Roost. 26 September 2024 >

London Design Festival 2024

London Design Festival celebrates and promotes our city as the design capital of the world. The 22nd edition will take place on 14–22 September 2024>

UK Passivhaus Conference 2024

Discover the role of Passivhaus in net zero neighbourhoods at this year's conference, sponsored by PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems.19 September 2024>

RIBA Conference: Decolonising Architecture Symposium: Reimagining spaces and histories

Architects, historians, and academics come together to share strategies for transforming architectural practices and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable future in architecture and urban planning. 19 September 2024 >

BCO – NextGen Social | NextGen London X CPA &WPA

Join us for an evening of socialising, drinks, and nibbles, offering a fantastic opportunity for cross-organisation networking and collaboration. 19 September 2024 >

BCO President’s Lunch

The BCO invites its members to join Peter Crowther as he begins his Presidential year. 18 September 2024>

Helsinki Design Week 2024

Of the largest Nordic design festivals, the programme includes a pop-up bar in a former bank hall, an exhibition showcasing new materials, and discussions on museum architecture. 6-15 September 2024>

AJ Retrofit 24

The AJ Retrofit Live conference is returning for the third year, uniting architects, their built environment colleagues to identify the best retrofit and circular economy practices. 11 September 2024>

Alvar Aalto Symposium 2024, Jyväskylä

The 16th Alvar Aalto Symposium is a hybrid event, onsite in Jyväskylä, Finland, and virtual for a large international audience around the world. 22-23 August 2024.>

BCO NextGen London: Norton Folgate Talk and Tour

The mix of historic buildings at Norton Folgate feels a world away from the City yet it’s only a short walk from Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations. 1 August 2024 >

BCO NextGen London Garden Party

Attendees will enjoy networking with established construction professionals from a range of backgrounds including engineers, architecture, project management and interior design. 25 July 2024>

BCO NextGen London & SE: Yoga & Breakfast, Myo New Street Square

An energising yoga session on the scenic garden terrace at Myo New Street Square, then breakfast and networking. 24 July 2024>

BCO NextGen East Anglia Summer Social

Hosted at The Graduate, the event will include complimentary food and drinks, and is open to all NextGen BCO members and non-members. 18 July 2024>

BCO North Talk and Tour: Eden, New Bailey, Manchester

Join the BCO North Committee for an exclusive tour of Eden, New Bailey: the UK’s first new building to achieve a NABERS ‘Design Reviewed’ Target Rating. 18 July 2024>

CreativeDays Stuttgart 2024: Shaping Cities, Sustainable Architecture

An international symposium and accompanying events on design, art, architecture, and urban planning. 12 - 18 July 2024>

BCO NextGen London: 76 Southbank Talk and Tour

Come and join the NextGen London & South East committee for an exclusive talk and live project tour of 76 Southbank – the former home of IBM. 16 July 2024>

BCO London Talk and Tour: The Northcliffe

Join BCO London, and James Robertson Architects for a tour and discussion of the refurbished Northcliffe building on Tudor Street. 11 July 2024>

RIBA Buckinghamshire: Architectural meet-up and House of Architecture discussion

Join the new RIBA Buckinghamshire committee for a RIBA members' event with an opportunity to chat with the project team on the future of RIBA's House of Architecture programme. 11 July 2024>

RIBA York Architectural Association summer social

York Architectural Association invites you to their annual summer social event in July at the York Medical Society rooms. Enjoy food, drinks, and conversation with fellow architects. 11 July 2024>

BCO NextGen North Talk and Tour: 11 York Street, Manchester

Join the BCO NextGen North Committee for a networking breakfast. Start your morning visiting Turner & Townsend’s exciting office space at 11 York Street and take in the Manchester views from their beautiful terrace. 10 July 2024>

Design Festival North: Manchester

Manchester’s one showcase of new design-led products for the A&D Community. 9 July 2024>

Infrastructure Planning & Sustainable Development International Conference

Join us for a dynamic international event on Infrastructure Planning and Sustainable Development at London United Kingdom. 8 – 10 July 2024 >

New Designers 2024

New Designers is an annual exhibition that brings together the best graduate design talent from across the UK. 26 June - 6 July 2024>

What Design Can Do Live 2024

This year’s festival will take place at the beautiful Muziekgebouw and features an immersive programme of talks and workshops on design and climate justice. 5 July 2024>

BCO Scotland Talk and Tour: Statkraft

BCO NextGen Scotland invites you to join a tour of Statkraft at Glasgow’s iconic Garment Factory in the Merchant City. 4 July 2024>

The Murray Lecture: London – Greatest City on the Planet?

Join Peter Murray for the inaugural Murray Lecture, followed by a conversation with Beatrice Galilee, exploring London’s position on the global stage. 4 July 2024>

BCO Midlands Summer Social

The BCO NextGen Midlands & BCO Midlands committee invite all BCO members to their Summer Social at The Distillery. 3 July 2024>

BCO NextGen London – Let’s Talk About Social Value

From office to community: an expert panel discuss tools and strategies for delivering maximum social value. 3 July 2024>

BCO East Anglia Talk and Tour

A tour and discussion of the recently completed 10 Station Road project in Cambridge by Perkins + Will. 2 July 2027>

London Festival of Architecture: Reimagine 2024

A month-long celebration of architecture and city-making, taking place every June across London. 1-30 June 2024>

RIBA North West: Early Career Architects Forum Launch Event

Join RIBA North West and Manchester School of Architecture to help shape a new programme for architects in their first five years of qualifying. 27 June 2024>

Housing 2024

Housing 2024 in Manchester, enables attendees to access a breadth and depth of information and networking not available anywhere else. Join over 9,000 attendees; listen, learn, digest and discuss and takeaway solutions to your communities. 25-27 June 2024>

RIBA Somerset: Wraxall Vineyard tour with wine tasting and lunch

Celebrate Midsummer, appreciating architecture, views, and locally sourced produce with RIBA Somerset. 21 June 2024>

Istructe: Designing for Construction Productivity Conference

Conference on structural design, CDM regulations and Building Safety Act with consideration on designs and information for structural engineers to ensure their builds are safe and efficient. 18 June 2024 >

The Planning Summit 2024

Join Planning, DCP, and COMPASS Online as we bring together planning professionals, consultants, developers, and the legal sector for 2 days of content. 13 – 14 June 2024 >

RSAW Spring Conference 2024

Join the Royal Society of Architects in Wales for this year's RSAW Spring Conference in Aberystwyth. 13 June 2024>

RIBA North West Conservation, heritage, and sustainability: Castlefield Viaduct visit and social

Join the RIBA North West Conservation, heritage, and sustainability group for a tour of Manchester's first sky park. 13 June 2024>

The AI Summit London

The AI Summit London brings together the most forward-thinking technologists and business professionals in the UK, Europe, and beyond to explore the real-world applications of AI. 12-13 June 2024>

Design Festival North: Sheffield

Sheffield's one day event - unveiling new design-led products for architects and designers. 11 June 2024>

BAA built environment dinner 2024

The highly anticipated annual Birmingham Architectural Association built environment dinner at the exquisite Birmingham Town Hall. 6 June 2024>

AIA: Conference on Architecture and Design

Where AEC Industry gathers and connects in Washington D.C. to explore what it means to design a better world. 5-8 June 2024 >

RIBA North West: CSA summer social and building visit to Rose Castle

Join the Cumberland Society of Architects at former Bishop of Carlisle’s Residence, Rose Castle, for a talk, tour and architect's social. 5 June 2024>

Romanian Design Week 2024

With the theme of 'Unlock the city' the twelfth edition of Romanian Design Week, the most complex event dedicated to the creative and cultural industries in Romania, will take place in Bucharest. 24 May - 2 June 2024>

RIBA Europe: 2024 programme event in Milan

Join RIBA Europe in Milan for some engaging building tours and a cocktail reception as they build on the success of RIBA Europe's first event in Paris earlier in 2024. 31 May - 1 June 2024>

Orgatec 2024

ORGATEC TOKYO 2024 will carry forward its 2023 theme -'Shift Design' - a gathering spot for creative people, furniture and spaces. 29-31 May 2024>

Design Festival North: Newcastle upon Tyne

The latest in design innovation at Newcastle's one day showcase for the A&D community. 28 May 2024>

BCO Annual Conference 2024

The annual conference of the British Council for Offices is in Birmingham again for the first time in ten years. 22-24 May 2024>

Worktech Amsterdam 2024

WORKTECH24 Amsterdam is the conference for all those involved in the future of work and the workplace. 22 May 2024>

D&AD Festival 2024

Filter through the hype and focus on what's driving creative excellence today, at London’s Southbank Centre. 21–22 May 2024>

Clerkenwell Design Week London

Clerkenwell Design Week, the UK’s leading design festival returns for its 13th edition. 21-23 May 2024>

UKREiiF Annual Event 2024

This 3-day event will bring together the public sector – with every core UK city and region involved – alongside Government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders and more. 21 – 23 May 2024 >

Industrial & Logistics Conference

With a lineup of esteemed speakers, expect market updates, informative keynotes, engaging panel discussions, intimate round tables, and unparalleled networking opportunities. 16 May 2024>

Architecture Matters 2024

With the them of 'Crisis vs Crisis' - this year's conference in Munich focuses on the array of social and ecological challenges that face architects today. 15-16 May 2024>

RIBA Surrey: Spring social – Inclusivity

Join RIBA Surrey for a conversation on inclusivity at their spring social in Epsom; kick starting a series of themed socials to follow. 9 May 2024>

Concrete Expo 2024

Supported by the Concrete Society and Structural Concrete Alliance, Concrete Expo is the UK’s innovative show for the concrete industry, bringing together over 4,000 trade professionals working with concrete, or in the concrete supply chain. 8-9 May 2024>

CRETech London 2024

Global technology and Sustainability Conference devoted to Reimagining the Built World. 8-9 May 2024>

RIBA: Make it Happen Conference

This RIBA led conference is designed to showcase commendable design delivery and best practices amidst challenging times. 27 April 2024>

Fourteenth International Conference on The Constructed Environment

Constructed Environment Research Network is brought together by a common shared interest in human configurations of the environment and the interactions among the constructed, social and natural environments. 5-6 April 2024>

Fabricate 2024

FABRICATE is an international peer-reviewed conference with supporting publication on the theme of Digital Fabrication. 4-6 April 2024>

Property Week: Later Living Conference

This insightful event focuses on the rapidly evolving retirement market, providing innovative trends, developments and insights, as well as an excellent opportunity to network with leaders within the later living sector. 21 March 2024 >

ARCHITECT@ WORK

Trade event for architects and interior designers with over 200 product innovations, selected by a judging panel of architects and interior designers. 20 – 21 March 2024>

BFA Project Launch

Join us for an evening celebrating BFA’s journey so far and hearing more about where we are headed next. 20 March 2024 >

Get untangled: building a successful mar/comms and bids team in a shifting world

Join three people who’ve seen it all: Ayo, Rachel, and Renee from the Build Up Steering Group will lead a workshop exploring different ways to build an effective mar/comms function. 19 March 2024 >

The Birmingham Architects Forum

The Birmingham Architects Forum brings together Architecture professionals at a Forum that proudly mixes Education & Specification. 14 March 2024 >

MIPIM 2024

The Global Urban Festival - Real estate event gathering the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry. 12 – 15 March 2024 >

FutureBuild 2024

The exhibition brings together the entire supply chain to showcase, debate and understand the advancements in sustainable construction and the emerging technologies that will make net zero possible. 5-7 March 2024>

London Built Environment’s March 2024 Mayfair Property Sector Networking

London Built Environment is the Capital's only business network for professionals working within London’s property and related sectors. 5 March 2024 >

Where are the women architects?

How can the built environment be designed without the input of half the population? 4 March 2024>

ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo 2024

The ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo returns as an in-person event for the first time since 2020. 29 February 2024>

RSAW: Wales Week London 2024 Breakfast Talk

Wales Week London presents a breakfast talk which will explore the work of Welsh architects and artists, and how they work together. 29 February 2024 >

London PropTech Show #PTS24

Unrivalled content from world-class speakers and ample networking opportunities with influential ministries and leading professionals. 27-28 February 2024>

Workspace Design Show: Bringing together the UK workplace design community

Workspace Design Show brings together the UK’s workplace interiors community to explore the experience of tomorrow’s workspaces. 27-28 February 2024 >

IEREK Sustainable Cities Summit (SCS)

The Sustainable Cities Summit is a gathering of visionary leaders, experts, and stakeholders committed to building resilient urban landscapes for energy efficiency and climate change mitigation. 27-28 February 2024>

NHBC Building for Tomorrow London 2024

Building for Tomorrow is the event where innovation and pragmatic solutions meet, split into two halls – one for lower-rise, standard build and the other for those who specialise in high-rise construction. 27 February 2024>

IEREK Sustainable Agriculture and innovative Food Systems (SAIF)

This first international Conference aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation in the realm of sustainable agriculture and food systems. 21-22 February 2024 >

IEREK Sustainable Landscape and Green Infrastructure (SLGI)

This conference aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure and their role in promoting environmental, social, and economic well-being. 19 – 20 February 2024>

AIA UK Sustainability Series – Integrating Deep Sustainability Analysis Into Your Design Process

AIA UK is excited to host a lunchtime session led by Caoimhe Loftus on making deep sustainability analysis part of our design process. 8 February 2024>

Instagram: How To Create an Algorithm Proof Content Strategy (BIID event)

Join Instagram strategist Bella Foxwell in this workshop - part 1 of 3 - as she walks you through your new content strategy step-by-step. 7 February 2024 >

Istructe Course: Design and Analysis of Tall Buildings

This one-day, online course offers guidance on the design, stability, safety and performance of tall buildings. 5 February 2024>

The Listed Property Show 2024

Meet the biggest collection of listed building suppliers and experts under one roof. 2-3 February 2024>

BCO North Seminar: Commercial Office Outlook

The session will provide a forward look for the office market and will feature insights from a prominent occupier, developer, agent & consultant, all of whom are active in the market. 30 January 2024>

Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments Conference

This first international conference will highlight advancements and innovations in geography and climatology. 29-31 January 2024>

Insider Northwest Residential Property Awards 2024

These awards showcase the achievements of the people, businesses and organisations which have designed, developed, funded, built, and managed homes and communities across the Northwest. 25 January 2024 >

New Insights Conference into C16th and C17th British Architecture

The annual event where scholars and students of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century British architecture can present their current research, discuss ideas, and meet one another. 20 January 2024>

Planning for Solar Infrastructure 2024

This conference will provide practical advice on effectively planning for solar projects, including insight on conducting a successful community engagement strategy, co-locating projects and managing biodiversity net gain. 11 January 2024>

Hotels Check In, Powered by Pechakucha

Join our annual Hotels check in, which this year takes the form of a PechaKucha showcasing the latest hotels research and projects. 12 December 2023>

Green Urbanism (GU) – 7th Edition

The 7th “Green Urbanism (GU)” conference brings about a healthy discourse on topics pertaining to the concept of green urbanism, environmental resilience, and the implementation of sustainable urban planning techniques. 11-13 December 2023>

Urban Regeneration and Sustainability (URS) – 4th Edition

URS covers a vast array of topics that concern urban regeneration, prioritizing sustainable design methods in urban planning, incorporation of greenery and lush forestry, and human liveability and well-being. 11-13 December 2023>

ASBP Webinar: Climate Policy action and product standards: Supporting the transition to a circular construction industry

Join ASBP for an online event with keynote speaker Philippe Moseley, Policy Officer, Sustainable Industrial Policy and Construction at the European Commission. 11 December 2023>

Reusing Existing Buildings Conference

A hybrid conference dedicated to best practice in the early stages of adaptive reuse projects through assessment, appraisal, and design decisions. 7 December 2023>

World Architecture Festival Singapore

Experience the live crit presentations of hundreds of renowned architects and up-and coming designers. 29 November – 1 December 2023>

Sustainable Design Summit 2023

The summit invites more than 270 brands, designers and suppliers to experience a series of keynotes, a product showcase of 40 materials and solutions, and networking opportunities. 28 November 2023>

Venice Biennale Architettura 2023

The 18th International Architecture Exhibition, titled The Laboratory of the Future, will be open to the public from Saturday May 20 to Sunday November 26, 2023>

SPACE International Conference 2023 on Architectural History and Theory

The 5th International Conference on “Architectural History and Theory” addresses all the aspects of history and theory studies aiming to discuss the related subjects from different perspectives and research areas. 23-24 November 2023>

SPACE International Conference on Architectural Conservation and Restoration 2023

SPACE Studies of Planning and Architecture invites academics, researchers, and social partners to share knowledge from their fields of expertise according to the themes of the Conference. 23-24 November 2023>

Utopian and Sacred Architecture Studies (USAS)

IEREK is organizing the 3rd international conference on “Utopian and Sacred Architecture Studies” in collaboration with the University of Pisa, a city that is well-known for its historically impressive architectural identity. 22-24 November 2023>

Net Zero Live

Two day event covering carbon-based decision making around building, pioneering design and tackling carbon emissions across the built environment supply chain. 22-23 November 2023>

Tomorrow’s Healthcare Property

Join hundreds of property, real estate and infrastructure leaders within the healthcare sectors – from NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, healthcare investors and more. 21 November 2023>

RIBA: Smart Practice Conference 2023: Creating Sustainable Outcomes

Smart Practice is the RIBA’s annual conference for project architects. With forward-looking, strategic focus, Smart Practice is designed to appeal to architects working in practices of different scales across all sectors. 21-22 November 2023>

Housing Summit: Delivering Homes At Pace and Price

The 2023 Housing Summit provides a high-level overview on the current state of housing delivery in London, through the lenses of affordability and sustainability. 20 November 2023 >

AU 2023: The Design & Make Conference

AU is the conference where you can learn how to put the possibilities of Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform to work. 13-15 November 2023>

Architecture 101 Conference: School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

101 years of architecture at Newcastle University is holding an international conference to ask fundamental questions of our discipline. What are the fundamental questions of architecture? What were they 101 years ago, and what will they be in another 101 years? 9-11 November 2023 >

RIBA: AI in the built environment: how should the sector respond?

Bringing together experts from across the built environment to discuss the risks and opportunities of AI and how the sector should respond. 8 November 2023>

Open23 Architecture Day

The annual festival OPEN continues the critical and investigative approach to Architecture, encouraging the important dialogue between Practice, Business and Academia. This year under the theme Solidarity. 7 September 2023>

Tomorrow. Building – World Congress 2023

The new global event empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures. 7-9 November 2023>

Guerrilla Tactics 2023: Agile Practice

Guerrilla Tactics is RIBA’s annual flagship conference for small and medium sized architectural practices. This event provides a wealth of insightful information with a focus on essential business skills for architects, and how they can develop their practices through innovation. 7 November 2023>

Sustainability in Creative Industries 2nd Edition

The 2nd edition of SCI aims to interconnect creatives, scholars, and researchers in the field to further deliberate upon various techniques of sustainability across different fields of creative industry. 7-9 November 2023>

London Property Lunch; Sponsored by MRI Software

The London Property Lunch is a series of exclusive lunches focused on our capital’s built environment sector. 3 November 2023>

Greater Manchester Development Conference

The Greater Manchester Development Conference will showcase £20bn+ worth of projects from across the 10 boroughs- with ambitious targets in housing, commercial property and transport set to be boosted by the recent devolution deal announced in the budget. 31 October 2023>

Seoul Biennale Of Architecture and Urbanism

The fourth biennale, SBAU 2023, will continue the discussion from the past biennales — City of Commons, Collective City, and Resilient City — with its focus on Land Urbanism and Seoul. 1 September - 29 October 2023>

We Design Beirut

We Design Beirut is a four-day design experience in Beirut, Lebanon from October 27-30, 2023. The multidisciplinary annual event aims to celebrate and promote design and creativity through a rich program. 27-30 October 2023>

SPACE International Conference 2023 on Cities, Architecture and Cinema

The 4th International Conference on Cities, Architecture and Cinema, an ideal platform to discuss the recent advances and research results in the intersection of architecture, cities and cinema. 26 - 27 October 2023>

SPACE International Conference on Architectural Design and Theory 2023

SPACE Conferences always attract a substantial number of participants from all over the world. Thus, the Conference establishes an ideal platform for recent advances and research results in the fields of Architectural Design and Theory. 26-27 October 2023>

Urban Planning & Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD)

IEREK invited all interested architects, environmentalists, engineers, and university students to increase awareness about the importance of sustainable development in urban cities. 24-26 October 2023>

RIBA Stirling Prize 2023 ceremony

The ceremony for the renowned Stirling Prize is attended by some of the biggest names in the architecture industry. 19 October 2023>

RIBA South Conservation: water staining and efflorescence in historic masonry

Jamie Fairchild, Director of Restorative Techniques Limited, is our guest speaker for the October RIBA South Conservation Group talk. 18 October 2023 >

Reuse Summit 2023

This event forms part of ReLondon’s Circular Economy (CE) Week 2023. Now in its sixth year CE Week has grown in strength and reputation, becoming the event for circular economy professionals, advocates and activists to share knowledge, insights, innovations and success stories.>

Creative Futures Conference

As a part of Atlanta Design Festival, this pioneering discussion on equitable design and advancements in key creative disciplines will be graced by an array of luminaries from globally renowned architectural firms and the creative industries. 14-15 October 2023>

Natural Fibre Insulation Summit 2023

Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and members of the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group for the 2nd annual Natural Fibre Insulation Summit. 12 October 2023 >

BCO ESG Conference 2023

This one day conference aims to provide an opportunity for BCO members to come together to discuss and debate what the future of sustainability and ESG will look like and shape the way forward. 12 October 2023 >

Insuring the future: Modern methods of construction, the underwriting of modular buildings, and impacts on claims

Join us for our annual in-person conference, organised by the insurance institutes of the North-East. Industry experts come together to explore our theme of 'Insuring the Future' in an interactive case-study based format. 12 October 2023>

Garden Communities and New Towns Development Conference

A key event for the housebuilding sector, discussing and exploring opportunities to meet regional needs through garden communities and new towns. 11 October 2023>

Critic|all V International Conference on Architectural Design & Criticism

An academic meeting point for researchers, teachers and architects interested in architectural culture and criticism, where the intellectual and scientific impulse is higher than the sum of the valuable individual contributions. 10-11 October 2023>

London Property Lunch

The London Property Lunch is a series of exclusive lunches focused on our capital’s built environment sector. 6 October 2023>

Built Environment Leaders Group – October

Built Environment Leaders Group is the place where leaders in the property and construction sector meet. A place to network with peers, clients, business leaders and national and local government representatives. 5 October 2023>

The British Home Awards

British Homes Awards are excited to be welcoming you to a live event celebrating the winners of 2023>

Timber Expo | UK Construction Week

Timber Expo 2023 will be the 11th edition of the event, which has been co-located with UK Construction Week since 2015>

Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters

Industry leading event discussion on how the built environment sector is delivering major regeneration schemes allied to the science and technology industries. 3-4 October 2023>

RAIC Congress 2023

Join colleagues from the architectural community and expert guest speakers at the 2023 Congress on Architecture in Whistler for engagement, education and collaboration on a key issue in the profession: how architects and architecture can play a role in addressing the challenges of the climate crisis. 2 October 2023>

London Design Fair 2023

The UK’s largest and most influential design fair will make its much-anticipated return on 21 – 24 September 2023>

SPACE International Conference on Architectural Culture and Society 2023

Conference on “Architectural Culture and Society” addresses all the aspects of cultural studies aiming to discuss cultural issues, especially in terms of architecture, from different perspectives and research areas. 21-22 September 2023>

SPACE International Conference 2023 on Architecture and Literature

The conference will be an ideal platform to discuss the recent advances and research results in the intersection of architecture and literature. 21-22 September 2023>

Material Matters Conference 2023

After a hugely successful inaugural edition, Material Matters returns on 20-23 September 2023>

Birmingham Property Lunch

The Birmingham Property Lunch is a is an exclusive, intimate networking event focused on the region’s built environment sector. 19 September 2023>

International Theatre Engineering & Architecture Conference 2023

In-person seminars, discussions and networking events where you can meet architects, consultants, engineers and industry specialists. 19-20 September 2023>

The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference

A group of leaders from local government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Arc Universities Group and England’s Economic Heartland are forming a new partnership for the Oxford to Cambridge area. 18 September 2023>

Focus/23

International Design and Decoration Show>

3rd International Virtual Conference on: Climate Change & Environment Sustainability (CCES) 3rd Edition

CCES comprehensively covers the phenomenon of Climate Change by addressing topics such as sustainable construction, transit systems, and urban planning. 17-18 September 2023 >

Scottish Self-Build and Renovation (Highlands) 2023

A series of free to attend seminars throughout the day, with topics ranging from converting heritage projects, investigating energy efficient heating and cooling systems and exploring integrating smart technology into your home. 16 September 2023>

Tomorrow’s Net Zero

Tomorrow’s Net Zero is the ultimate industry leading destination event that seeks to accelerate and go beyond net zero. 12-13 September 2023>

London Property Lunch

The London Property Lunch is a series of exclusive lunches focused on our capital’s built environment sector. 8 September 2023>

SOCIAL MEDIA ZEITGEIST

Our refreshed Social Media Zeitgeist table for September is now published – subscribe to check your practice’s growth stats in the updated list