Described as the “Olympics of Architecture,” the UIA World Congress is a major international architectural event that attracts around 10,000 architects, engineers, researchers and students.

Since the inaugural World Congress in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1948, it has taken place triennially in 23 different cities around the world.
On the theme of “DESIGN 2050,” UIA 2011 TOKYO, the first UIA World Congress in Japan, will provide all the participants with opportunities to discuss the future architecture and cities through the various programs including keynote speeches, technical sessions, international competition, workshops, exhibitions and tours.
UIA2011 TOKYO will be a touchstone for divining the architecture towards 2050 and beyond.

Main Venue: Tokyo International Forum / Marunouchi District
Sub Venues: Yoyogi National Gymnasium, National Olympic Memorial Youth Center
Host: The International Union of Architects (UIA)

Speakers
Fumihiko Maki
David Adjaye
Christoph Ingenhoven
Christo
Vladimir Šlapeta
SANAA: Kazuyo Sejima & Ryui Nishizawa
Kengo Kuma
Tadao Ando