We are excited to announce The City and The World Athens Symposium, scheduled to take place in September in Athens, Greece. The symposium will take place from Thursday, September 17, through Saturday, September 19, 2026, bringing together award-winning architects and distinguished professionals from the international architecture and design community.
The program includes:
- IAA Winners’ Meet & Greet
Meet the winners of the 2026 International Architecture Awards,
presented and promoted by Global Design News.
DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00–18:00.
VENUE: The European Centre – Contemporary Space Athens.
ADDRESS: Mitropoleos 74 str., Athens, Greece.
- Exhibitions opening: The City and the World
The exhibition will feature the winning projects and Honourable Mentions of the 2026 International Architecture Awards, together with an exhibition honouring the laureate of the 2026 European Prize for Architecture. Join and take part in the combined expositions that exhibit the best examples of international architecture and the most outstanding designs. The duration of exhibitions will be from September 18 to October 18 with free entrance for the public.
DATE: Friday, September 18, 2026, 17:30–19:00.
VENUE: The European Centre – Contemporary Space Athens.
ADDRESS: Mitropoleos 74 str., Athens, Greece.
- Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
The Ceremony will honour the recipients of the 2026 International Architecture Awards and the 2026 European Prize for Architecture and will include speeches by special guests.
DATE: Friday, September 18, 2026, from 19:30
VENUE: Divani Palace Acropolis, Secret Roof Garden.
ADDRESS: 19–25 Parthenonos Street, Athens.
TICKET: Order your ticket at konstadina@europeanarch.eu.
- Presentations and Talks
Award-winning architects will present their projects and participate in discussions with the audience.
Book your seat by email at konstadina@europeanarch.eu
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 17:00–20:00
VENUE: The European Centre – Contemporary Space Athens
ADDRESS: Mitropoleos 74 str., Athens, Greece
Information: +30 210 342 8511, +30 210 3255277, email: konstadina@europeanarch.eu
Organized by:
Chicago Athenaeum: Museum Architecture and Design
European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies
Global Design News
