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.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Annual Dinner 2026November 09, 2026New York

Join The World Around in NYC for our annual fundraising dinner at The Wang Contemporary in honor of curator, critic and cultural connector Hans Ulrich Obrist

Young Climate Prize Cycle 03September 15, 2026ONLINE

Announcing and celebrating our next cohort of amazing young designers, innovators, and voices.

Climate Week NYCSeptember 21, 2026New York City

Join us in New York for a week of events gathering young climate leaders and pioneers.

Young Climate Stories PremiereSeptember 22, 2026NYC

Join us for the anticipated premiere of Young Climate Stories Season 02, an original documentary series about young changemakers working on the frontlines of the climate emergency.

Studio Visit: PAUOctober 20, 2026New York

An intimate behind-the-scenes visit to the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) studio, hosted by Vishaan Chakrabarti for The World Around Circles members.

Past Programs

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Summit 2026May 09, 2026MOMA, NYC

Presented with The Museum of Modern Art, The World Around Summit convened the most dynamic voices in contemporary architecture and design for a celebration of Architecture’s Now, Near & Next.

In Focus: TransformationFebruary 21, 2026Los Angeles

The World Around In Focus: Transformation was curated with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain and presented by the Hammer Museum.

"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.

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In Focus: LandscapesDecember 07, 2024Shanghai

A series of live talks focused on the future of landscape architecture and design, conceived and co-curated by The World Around and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain.