The RIBA’s annual conference is the highlight of the architectural calendar and has proven to be increasingly popular over recent years.

Many of the world’s top architects have recognised the benefits of working closely with others. But how do they do it? And what are the key ingredients of a successful relationship?

For decades now, leading practices have joined forces with fellow architects on major projects at home or overseas. They’ve realised that, by collaborating, the whole can be greater than the sum of the parts.

Other firms have built very strong bonds with fellow professionals – engineers, surveyors, artists and landscapers. And when the chemistry is right they’ve delivered brilliant buildings. The same is true of architects who have developed close working relationships with clients, contractors or specialist product suppliers.

But how do you assemble a world beating team? What are the essential key ingredients for success? And what are the things to avoid? This conference will reveal all.  

• Discover the benefits of closer collaboration – with fellow professionals, clients and others
• Visit Europe’s biggest new Architecture Centre
• Enjoy spectacular buildings by Corbusier, Niemeyer, Piano, Nouvel and many others.

 

If you’re looking to expand your horizons and want to learn how to build successful relationships with other architectural firms you’ll find the programme perfect. If you want to understand how to maximise the benefits of working with other professionals, clients or suppliers there will be debates that will fascinate and inspire you.

And there’ll be lots of opportunities to meet with others who are keen to build their collaborate networks.

The speakers include many leading international architects, top engineers, senior clients and internationally acclaimed artists.

The whole programme has been designed to encourage lots of opportunities for delegates and speakers to meet, and there will be plenty of times when delegates can participate in the debates or ask questions.

Location

Paris has always championed fantastic architecture. Over the last year or so there's been a real surge of wonderful new developments, which is why the RIBA's International Conference will be based in the French capital this year.  

The Musee du Quai Branly, The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art, a string of new towers at Tete Defense and the colossal Cite de l'Architecture and Patrimone (which opens in September) have once again propelled Paris onto architecture's centre stage.

Getting there

Paris is also very easy and relatively inexpensive to get to – by Eurostar (the green way), or via various other transport options. It is just over two hours from London on Eurostar|.

Paris is also well served by a number of budget airlines, with direct flights from most
regional airports. Typical fares are under £100 return.

We have reserved accommodation in a number of nearby hotels at specially discounted rates. For details of these contact Createvents on 0870 241 9902.

We strongly advise you to book your travel and accommodation as early as possible as October is a busy time in Paris.