The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Karnataka Chapter, is set to host Latitude × Young Architects’ Festival (YAF) 2026 on November 20–21, 2026, at Anantya, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. The two-day event aims to bring together architects, young professionals and the wider design community for an exchange of ideas, perspectives and experiences on contemporary architecture and the built environment.
The festival will feature an international lineup of architects and design professionals representing diverse geographical and professional backgrounds. The announced speakers include Sergei Jermolieff of Minimo Comun, Paraguay; Angelo Bucci of SPBR, Brazil; Selina Anttinen of Anttinen Oiva Architects, Finland; Saiqa Iqbal Meghna of Studio Morphogenesis, Bangladesh; Keith and Marie Zawistowski of onSITE architecture, France; Peter Stutchbury of Peter Stutchbury Architecture, Australia; Samira Rathod of SRDS, Mumbai; and architectural photographer Fabien Charuau.
The programme is expected to provide a platform for discussions on architectural practice, design thinking and the evolving relationship between architecture, culture and society. The organisers have indicated that additional speakers may be announced, while the detailed event schedule is yet to be released.
Latitude 2026 will also feature the UltraTech Latitude Design Awards 2026, organised by the IIA Karnataka Chapter to recognise excellence in architectural and interior design. The awards cover categories including residential architecture, public buildings, educational facilities, healthcare, interiors and design beyond architecture. A dedicated category for young architects also provides emerging practitioners with an opportunity to present their work.
The event is open to IIA members, practising architects, young architects, designers and eligible students. According to the official registration information, delegate fees start at ₹2,500 plus applicable taxes for students, while IIA members and young architects have a registration fee of ₹4,000 plus taxes. Non-IIA members and designers can register for ₹4,500 plus taxes. Student registrations are limited to 100 places and require a valid student ID.
With its combination of professional exchange, international participation and design recognition, Latitude × Young Architects’ Festival 2026 is positioned as a platform for engaging with emerging ideas and practices shaping the future of architecture.
Event Details
- Event: Latitude × Young Architects’ Festival 2026
- Dates: November 20–21, 2026
- Venue: Anantya, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Organiser: Indian Institute of Architects, Karnataka Chapter
- Official website and registration: https://iiakarnataka.com/latitude/index.html
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