What’s On

As the global platform for architecture and design, The World Around organizes in-person programs and broadcasts globally year-round. See a selection of our upcoming and past events below.

NEXT EVENT

Aerial view of Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm.

In Focus: TransformationFebruary 21, 2026Los Angeles

Join us in Los Angeles for The World Around In Focus: Transformation, curated with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain and presented by the Hammer Museum.

COMING SOON

Summit 2026May 09, 2026MOMA, NYC

Save the Date to join us at MoMA for our keystone event of the year: an inspiring day of architecture's now, near and next

Open Call for Young Climate Prize Cycle 03April 22, 2026Worldwide

Applications for the third cycle of The World Around's Young Climate Prize open April 22 2026!

Past Programs

"On Water" panel during The World Around Annual Dinner 2025.

Annual Dinner 2025November 17, 2025New York City

An intimate fundraising dinner at the Refinery at Domino, with thought-provoking reflections "On Water" from Paola Antonelli, Alice Rawsthorn, Yves Behar, and Shohei Shigematsu.

Young Climate Stories LaunchNovember 13, 2025New York City

A private screening and panel discussion in NYC for our circle members of our new video series on our Young Climate Prize winners, followed by conversation and cocktails.

On Site: MarfaSeptember 19, 2025Texas, USA

The World Around reports from Marfa, Texas, on the profound architectural influence of artist Donald Judd on this small desert city.

On Site: VeniceMay 08, 2025Venice, Italy

An esteemed panel dissected the key themes and ideas that emerged at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale.

Summit 2025April 27, 2025MoMA, NYC

Collaborating with the Ambasz Institute at MoMA, The World Around presented Architecture’s Now, Near & Next, uniting global visionaries and the second edition of the Young Climate Prize.

Young Climate Prize Award Ceremony 2025April 27, 2025MoMA, NYC

Recipients of the Young Climate Designer, Visionary, and Voice Awards, and Jury Prize from the initiative's second cycle presented their projects and received their honors during The World Around Annual Summit at MoMA.

Member Events

The World Around's membership program includes invitations to studio visits, international tours and private programs.

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What’s On

As the global platform for architecture and design, The World Around organizes in-person programs and broadcasts globally year-round. See a selection of our upcoming and past events below.

NEXT EVENT

In Focus: TransformationFebruary 21, 2026Los Angeles

COMING SOON

Summit 2026May 09, 2026MOMA, NYC

Open Call for Young Climate Prize Cycle 03April 22, 2026Worldwide

Past Programs

Annual Dinner 2025November 17, 2025New York City

Young Climate Stories LaunchNovember 13, 2025New York City

On Site: MarfaSeptember 19, 2025Texas, USA

On Site: VeniceMay 08, 2025Venice, Italy

Summit 2025April 27, 2025MoMA, NYC

Young Climate Prize Award Ceremony 2025April 27, 2025MoMA, NYC

Member Events

Unifor Cocktail PartyOctober 21, 2025Paris, France

On Site: MarfaSeptember 19, 2025Texas, USA

SO–IL Brooklyn TourJune 12, 2025Brooklyn, USA