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The Future City is Layered — Chicago Leads the Way
Chicago: Built on Reinvention
Chicago is more than a city.
It is one of the world’s most advanced real-world prototypes of layered urban design—where legacy, infrastructure, security, and human experience converge as a continuous system of trust.
Shaped by reinvention and post-fire reconstruction, Chicago demonstrates how cities evolve not by erasing the past, but by building upon it. From historic façades to elevated systems of connectivity and intelligent building infrastructure, the city operates as a living framework of layered architecture—where every layer carries meaning, function, and memory.
In this context, architecture becomes more than form. It becomes a system of trust—integrating access, movement, safety, and experience into one seamless urban logic.
architects connect 26 — Chicago brings together a curated group of international architects to explore how layered thinking reshapes the way we design, secure, and experience cities—within one of the most architecturally expressive urban environments in the world.
Where Visionaries Meet Amid Iconic Architecture
A Unique Summit for Architects and Visionaries in Chicago
A gathering of the world’s leading architects, designers, and innovators, the summit offers a platform for bold ideas, meaningful dialogue, and forward-thinking collaboration. Over the course of the event, participants will explore the future of architecture, design, and urban innovation—connecting vision with practice in a dynamic, international setting.
Inside the Summit
Fireside Chat: Explore the architectural vision behind landmark projects, delving into context, scale, and design thinking.
Secret Sessions in Hidden Rooms: Intimate, off-agenda discussions designed to foster candid exchange, experimental thinking, and unfiltered dialogue among a select group of international architects.
Private Dinner at The Clubhouse: A curated culinary experience fostering reflection and exchange among a select group of international architects.
Overnight Stay at Viceroy Chicago: Experience one of Chicago’s most distinctive architectural landmarks firsthand.
Networking & Keynotes: Engage with leading architects, designers, and innovators shaping the future of the built environment.
Inside architects connect Chicago 2026
The future of the built environment.
Two days of conversations, encounters and perspectives — brought together in one programme.
Take a closer look at what awaits at architects connect Chicago 2026. Our event brochure provides the complete agenda, including keynote conversations, fireside talks, guided tours, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions.
It also introduces the architects, speakers and experts joining us in Chicago, giving you an overview of the people and perspectives shaping this year’s edition.
Discover the full programme and meet the participants in our event brochure.
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architects connect 26 — Chicago
By Invitation Only: Be Our Guest
October 15–16, 2026, Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
See you in Chicago – let’s shape the future together!
„Ich schätze unsere Partnerschaft mit der Kreuzfahrt-Community sehr. Bei dormakaba entwickeln wir Zugangslösungen, bei denen Sicherheit, Komfort und Design an erster Stelle stehen. “
"architects connect provides a platform for architects to share insights, build relationships and shape the future together.”
„Ich kann zukunftssichere Lösungen liefern und an Innovationen mitarbeiten - ohne Kompromisse bei der Nachhaltigkeit. Das macht den Job besonders."
„Mich reizt besonders, zusammen mit unseren Partnern komplexe Anforderungen in nahtlose Zugangslösungen zu übersetzen. Jedes Projekt birgt die Chance, auf See einen Unterscheid zu machen.“
„In der Schifffahrtsbranche zu arbeiten bedeutet, mit einer aufregenden Community in Kontakt zu treten und jeden Tag einzigartige Beziehungen aufzubauen.“
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