Hunter International Forum 2026

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Architecture Hunter announces the second edition of the Hunter International Forum(HIF), to be held on September 29 and 30, 2026, at the Auditório Simon Bolivar within the Memorial da América Latina — the iconic complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer in São Paulo, Brazil.

Building on the momentum of its inaugural edition, HIF 2026 marks a significant leap forward — moving to a larger venue, bringing together a diverse roster of internationally acclaimed architects, and deepening its commitment to placing Latin America at the center of global architectural discourse.

About the Event
HIF is a two-day international forum dedicated to architecture, design, urbanism, and culture. Conceived by Architecture Hunter — the global media platform founded in Brazil in 2013 — the forum was created to foster meaningful conversations that transcend borders, and to affirm Latin America's place on the world map of architecture.

The 2026 edition will be held at the Auditório Simon Bolivar, part of the Memorial da América Latina — one of Oscar Niemeyer's most expressive works, and a fitting stage for a forum that celebrates the richness and diversity of the continent's architectural culture.

Confirmed Speakers
HIF 2026 brings together a remarkable lineup of voices from across the globe, spanning different backgrounds, geographies, and practices.

Confirmed international speakers include:
Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico) — One of the most influential architects in Latin America, known for her socially engaged and deeply humanistic approach to design.
Kai-Uwe Bergmann (Denmark/Germany) — Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), one of the most celebrated and innovative architecture firms in the world.
Kofi Bio (Ghana) — CEO of Adjaye Associates Accra

Confirmed national speakers include:
Arthur Casas — One of Brazil's most celebrated architects and designers
FGMF Arquitetos — The São Paulo-based firm behind some of Brazil's most celebrated contemporary architectural projects.
Many more names — both national and international — are yet to be announced.
The full program will be revealed in the coming months.

Exclusive Experiences
Surrounding the main forum days, HIF will once again offer a series of Exclusive Experiences — a program of curated studio visits and project tours that extend the conversations of the forum into real spaces and real practices.

Taking place on September 28 (Monday), October 1 (Thursday), and October 2 (Friday), these experiences offer an intimate and privileged look into the work of some of the world's most respected studios.
Confirmed offices include:
Studio MK27
Kengo Kuma and Associates
FGMF Arquitetos
SPOL Architects
Jacobsen Arquitetura.

Priority access to purchase Exclusive Experience tickets is reserved for registered HIF 2026 forum attendees. Specific dates and availability per experience will be announced separately.

Global Broadcast & Accessibility
Expanding beyond its physical venue, HIF 2026 will be broadcast live, reinforcing its commitment to accessibility and global reach. By making the forum available online, Architecture Hunter aims to extend these conversations to the widest possible audience — connecting architects, students, and enthusiasts from around the world in real time.

All talks will feature simultaneous translation to ensure an inclusive experience: sessions presented in Brazilian Portuguese will be translated into English, and those in English will be translated into Brazilian Portuguese.

Access to the live broadcast will be available for purchase, with further details on tickets and streaming access to be announced in the coming months.