World Architecture Festival 2026 will once again take place in the USA. Since its launch in 2008, WAF has become the annual meeting place for 2000 global architects and designers.
Become a partner
World Architecture Festival 2026 will once again take place in the USA. Since its launch in 2008, WAF has taken place in various locations across Europe and Asia and attracts an audience of nearly 2000 senior architects and designers each year, including delegates from North and South America.
Why WAF?
WAF is not a typical trade show. Due to the unique live-judged awards programme WAF attracts the most active and inspirational architects from across the globe. Senior architects present their projects live during the Festival and are critiqued by their peers. We complement the awards with a talks programme, a product exhibition and a fringe programme of building tours, networking dinners and celebration receptions to create a truly unique three days.
WAF offers unparalleled access to practice owners, partners and principals of the worlds most influential practices in an exceptional setting.
Watch the video below to hear from some of current partners.
Download the partnership brochure
We have a host of opportunities including awards category sponsorship, networking events and exhibition space. If you would like to learn more view our partnership brochure below.
Founder Partner
Global Communications Partner
Charity Partner
Media Partners
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Enquiries
Frazer Stokes
Commercial Director
frazer.stokes@emap.com
+44 (0)20 39532924
Damien St George
Business Development Director
damien.stgeorge@emap.com
+44 (0)203 953 2789
Jen Pitt
Business Development Director
jennifer.pitt@emap.com
+44 (0)203 953 22 25
Founder Partner
