World Architecture Festival 2026 in Fort Lauderdale

World Architecture Festival (WAF) brings the global architecture community together for three days of live judging, talks and networking. Returning to the USA for a second consecutive year, the 2026 edition takes place 18–20 November at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The festival combines the world's largest live-judged architecture awards with a full conference programme featuring speakers from leading practices, plus fringe events and exhibitions. WAF Interiors runs alongside, celebrating the finest examples of global interior design. With more than 1,800 architects and designers expected to attend, WAF is a key date for practices looking to showcase projects, meet peers and engage with the international design community.