Dezeen · Creativity & design

Norman Foster to Keynote Dezeen Awards 2026 Party

Renowned architect Norman Foster will deliver the keynote speech at the Dezeen Awards 2026 party on November 16th at London's Royal Opera House. He will discuss the future of architecture, drawing on his extensive career.

Foster, a leading figure in global architecture for over 60 years and head of Foster + Partners, has influenced the field with projects like the HSBC Building and London Stansted Airport. His foundation promotes interdisciplinary research for future architects and urbanists.

His practice has received numerous accolades, including three Stirling Prizes, and Foster himself has been awarded the RIBA Gold Medal, AIA Gold Medal, Pritzker Architecture Prize, and Praemium Imperiale.

Foster is also part of the Dezeen Awards 2026 architecture judging panel, alongside other industry leaders. This year's awards received submissions from over 90 countries.

Dezeen recently announced the 392 shortlisted projects across architecture, interiors, and design categories. A public vote is open for attendees to select their favorite shortlisted projects.

Winners of the public vote will be announced on social media before the November 16th party. Tickets for the event, which celebrates nominees and industry professionals, are currently on sale.

The Dezeen Awards 2026 are presented in partnership with Trimble, a technology company focused on hardware and software solutions for design and construction.

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