VENICE
VENUES
The event allows guests to see Venice, the world-famous City of Water, from a completely fresh perspective. Weaving a path between world-famous architecture and resilient urban infrastructure in lesser-known neighborhoods, it casts an important spotlight on how a city can remain steadfast while living with the water. With travel provided by the Forum, the itinerary plots a course that will leave guests as informed as they are inspired.
Hilton
MOLINO STUCKY
Activities
Accommodation, Welcome Dinner, Workshop
The Hilton will serve as the central meeting and hospitality hub for Forum attendees, combining comfort with convenience as a base for networking and knowledge-sharing.
Heritage Tower
Marghera
Activities:
Day 1 Session 1 & 2 (Retreat, Resist, Respond)
Once the industrial heartland of Venice, Marghera has become symbolic of urban renewal and resilience—its tower providing the Forum with a meaningful, emblematic backdrop for discussions on confronting industrial legacies amid rising waters.
Giudecca
Island
Activities
Dinner venue
Giudecca, an island known for its mix of historic charm and contemporary cultural interventions—including restored shipyards and artisanal workshops—offers attendees a taste of Venetian authenticity away from the crowds.
Teatro
Piccolo
Activities
Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 Ceremony
An iconic cultural space for performing arts in Venice, Teatro Piccolo provides an intimate yet prestigious setting for the Forum’s Awards Ceremony, underscoring the event's commitment to artistic dialogue around sustainable design and innovation.
Oficine
800
Activities
Awards 2025 Celebratory Dinner
Set in a restored industrial warehouse, Oficine 800 reflects Venice’s balance of industrial heritage and contemporary creativity, providing an evocative backdrop for celebration and dialogue among leading architects and designers.
Procuratie
Vecchie
Activities:
Closing Plenary, Flying Lunch
Recently restored to blend historical heritage with contemporary interventions, the Procuratie Vecchie—famous for their landmark renovation by David Chipperfield Architects—offer an elegant setting for reflective discussions, architectural exploration, and concluding activities.
Venice
Biennale
Activities
Self-Guided Visits for participants arriving early or departing at a day date
The Venice Biennale, a pinnacle of global art, architecture, and cultural discourse, provides the perfect self-guided complementary activity to the Forum—offering inspiration, fresh perspectives, and ideas to carry forward beyond the event.