Festival of the Future

We are delighted to share with you information about the Festival of the Future, a groundbreaking two-day event designed to inspire and empower the next generation of architects, designers, and built environment professionals.

It's a free festival for young people, and we thought you might wish to share with your residents, schools and colleges. We have attached a poster also.
Author: Euston Skills Centre
Date: 14/03/2025
Location: Camden
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Event Details:
Dates: Friday, 14th March & Saturday, 15th March 2025
Location: Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD
What is the Festival of the Future?
This exciting event will showcase the diverse pathways into careers within the built environment, offering students aged 0–25 an opportunity to:
  • Explore Key Milestones in Education: From sparking early inspiration in primary school to GCSE and A-level guidance, apprenticeships, and university preparation.
  • Participate in Creative Workshops and Talks: Hands-on activities, debates, and interactive sessions led by leading professionals in architecture and design.
  • Gain Valuable Insights: Learn about internships, work placements, and career opportunities from renowned organisations such as Black Females in Architecture, Matt + Fiona, Open City’s Accelerate programme, and more.


Why Attend?
The Festival of the Future is a unique opportunity for students to imagine themselves shaping the cities of tomorrow. With input from industry leaders such as Heatherwick Studio, AHMM, and Woods Bagot, Museum of London & The Barbican Centre, students will be equipped to consider their potential impact on the built environment.
Key Benefits for Your Young People:
  • Access to industry experts, workshops, and career guidance.
  • Opportunities to engage with like-minded peers and explore future study and career paths.A digital zine featuring resources, advice, and opportunities will be available after the event to further support their aspirations.
We anticipate welcoming over 2,000 attendees from schools and colleges across London and beyond, and we would love for your students to be part of this inspiring event.
How to Get Involved:
If your students/young people would like to attend the festival independently they can sign up via the RIBA Festival Page here.  Places are limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your students’ participation, particularly for Friday.
If you would like to book a whole class or group onto a workshop or to attend the festival please email sophie.draper@riba.org and neil@beyondtheboxconsultants.com