World Architecture Festival is an event like no other. It is the only global architecture festival that combines a unique live-judged awards programme, seminars and networking. By attending WAF, you will gain inspiration for your own work from the leading architects of the most innovative projects.
What's on
What's On Panel
Keynotes and Talks on this year's theme 'TOMORROW'
Gain knowledge from expert speakers & presenters from around the world across two stages as they reflect on the changes they see coming. View the programme.
Gala Dinner
On the final evening of the festival, celebrate the WAF and Inside winners at the Gala Dinner.Special Prizes Judging
The 2024 special prizes including Best use of Natural Light, supported by VELUX; Best use of Stone, supported by Turkish Stones; The Sustainability Prize, supported by ROCKWOOL; Best use of Colour and Small Project of the Year will all be judged LIVE on the final day of the festival. You can also watch the GROHE Water Prize and WAFX sessions on the Festival Hall Stage.Architecture Tours
WAF attendees have the opportunity to take part in architectural tours of local landmarks and previous WAF award winning projects. All tours will be led by qualified architects and in some cases, the lead architect on the project itself.Welcome Reception
All WAF delegates are invited to join us for welcome drinks on the evening of Tuesday 5 November to kick off the festival in style.Product Exhibition
Visit the Festival Hall to see the latest designs from our world-class exhibitors and network with your peers. View our partners here.Book Signings at the ORO Bookstore
Meet the writers behind some of the bestselling architecture and design publications and browse the ORO BookstoreStudent Charrette, supported by Broadway Malyan
An integral part of the Festival, this year’s charrette will focus on some aspect of built environment futures, in line with the WAF conference theme, ‘Tomorrow’.Book now
The All Access Pass ticket will give you access to:
- 3 Night Hotel Stay 6-8 November 2024 at M Hotel (the WAF Hub Hotel)
- WAF Gala Dinner Pass
- 1 x WAF Architecture Tour (selection to be from early July)
- Main Stage
- Festival Hall Stage
- All live-judged crit sessions
- Exhibition
- A display of WAF and Inside finalists
- WAF Welcome Reception
- Partner Fringe Events
- Lunchtime Lectures
- WAF App for networking
Please note all transactions are charged with 9% Singapore GST.
The Premium Ticket will give you access to:
- WAF Gala Dinner Pass
- 1 x WAF Architecture Tour (selection to be from early July)
- Main Stage
- Festival Hall Stage
- All live-judged crit sessions
- Exhibition
- A display of WAF and Inside finalists
- WAF Welcome Reception
- Partner Fringe Events
- Lunchtime Lectures
- WAF App for networking
Please note all transactions are charged with 9% Singapore GST.
The Standard ticket will give you access to:
- Main Stage access
- Festival Hall Stage access
- Access to all finalist live judging sessions
- Product exhibition
- Display of WAF and Inside finalists
- Welcome drinks reception
- Partner fringe events
Please note all transactions are charged with 9% Singapore GST
WAF 2023 Highlights
Planning your trip to Singapore
Accommodation options
We have the All Access Ticket option which provides you with 3 nights accommodation at WAF's hub hotel (M Hotel). Alternatively we have partnered with Mice Concierge to offer our delegates discounted hotel rates across Singapore. Learn more here.
Creating a more sustainable event
WAF is a global event that realises the industry needs to do better and therefore we are making choices that will lead to a more sustainable event. Learn what we are doing.
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