Program areas at World Around
General programs - the World Around's general programs are designed to extend the organization's mission year-round, beyond its flagship events like the summit and in focus series. These programs include the maintenance of a comprehensive newsletter that keeps a global audience engaged with the latest in architecture, design, and environmental discourse, as well as the creation of multimedia content that amplifies key messages and projects. A cornerstone of the general programs is the young climate prize, which impacts 25 exceptional individuals under the age of 25 by pairing them with mentors from the design industry. This initiative not only nurtures young talent but also provides grants to three winners and fully funds their trip to new york city, where they present their work at the annual summit. Additionally, general programs support vital organizational infrastructure, including staff development and fundraising activities, ensuring the World Around continues to be a sustainable and dynamic force for promoting dialogue and innovation in the built environment.
In focus - the in focus series represents the World Around's traveling programs, designed to bring targeted and thematic discussions to new audiences across the globe. In 2023, we organized an impactful in focus event in milan centered on the theme of "radical repair," exploring innovative approaches to sustainable design and environmental restoration. This program convened leading experts and creative thinkers to share insights on addressing ecological challenges through bold, regenerative practices. The event was broadcast worldwide and archived on our website and online channels, making it accessible to a broad audience and extending its reach beyond physical attendees. The in focus series underscores the World Around's commitment to fostering in-depth, global conversations on critical topics in architecture and design, ensuring that these dialogues contribute to a collective understanding and action toward a more sustainable future.
Summit - the World Around summit is our flagship annual event, dedicated to sharing the most visionary and impactful ideas in contemporary architecture and design. This program brings together a distinguished lineup of international speakers-from leading architects and designers to emerging talents and winners of our young climate prize-to present their work and insights. Focused on ecological and social justice, the summit serves as a global platform for showcasing projects that address critical environmental and societal challenges. Livestreamed and broadcast free of charge to a worldwide audience, the summit embodies the World Around's mission to make cutting-edge architectural and design discourse accessible to all. By reaching thousands of viewers across continents, we aim to democratize knowledge, inspire actionable change, and foster a global network committed to sustainable and equitable practices in the built environment.
Other: young climate prize