Discover transformative ideas for tall buildings and urban habitats
The annual CTBUH International Conference is the definitive event for creative exchange and meaningful impact in the development of tall buildings and urban spaces, convening in two of the world’s premier capital cities during one exhilarating week, with AEC innovators from across the globe.
Here, in-person discussions, workshops, presentations, and panels offer insights and thought leadership, while providing inspiration and opportunities for professional growth and the exchange of best practices.
As the recognized international authority on tall buildings, CTBUH conferences help elevate the standards in sustainable vertical urbanism and develop leaders working in all building industry sectors.
Last year’s theme, New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma, sought to identify strategies for transformation and growth that bring new blood to urban life, providing new opportunities for flexibility, energy savings, and a substantial reduction of impact on the environment.
Join the global, multi-disciplinary network of CTBUH at this year’s international conference and learn from distinguished experts on the latest in tall buildings, infrastructure, and urban development!
Event Highlights from 2024
With an international roster of more than 1,300 experts in sustainable vertical urbanism, the conference took place in London on 23-26 September 2024 and in Paris on 27 September 2024. People from around the world participated in 13 half-day workshops, nearly 250 presentations, opening and closing keynote plenaries, networking receptions, exhibitors, off-site tours, and the celebratory awards ceremony and dinner.
Networking
Attendees enjoyed two incredible networking receptions with the opening at 8 Bishopsgate in London and the closing at Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel in Paris, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Presentations
People discussed vital topics during the workshops, experienced several exciting sessions, and explored the venues of Barbican Centre in London and La Défense projects in Paris.
Awards
Attendees celebrated at the highly anticipated Awards Ceremony & Dinner held in The Brewery, where Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore won Best Tall Building Worldwide.
Off-Sites
People visited numerous sites throughout the cities, including The Shard, The Leadenhall Building and Lloyds of London, Tour Saint-Gobain, and Notre Dame Surroundings.
Geographic Representation
Total Countries Represented at the 2024 Event: 49
| Top 10 Countries | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (345) | United States (204) | Israel (118) | China (71) | Australia (63) |
| Canada (60) | United Arab Emirates (55) | India (53) | France (39) | Singapore (36) |
| Top 10 Cities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (327) | Tel Aviv (94) | New York City (64) | Dubai (55) | Chicago (54) |
| Mumbai (46) | Toronto (46) | Paris (38) | Sydney (38) | Singapore (36) |
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Join Industry-Leading Companies
Total Companies in Attendance at the 2024 Event: 496
2024 Top 10 Owner / Developer / Occupier / Property Managers
2024 Top 10 Architects / Urban Planners / Interior Designers
2024 Top 10 Engineers
2024 Top 10 Contractors / Project Managers / Cost Consultants / Material & System Suppliers
…and many more!
Ready to attend this year?
Urbanization, growth, and market volatility present both challenges and opportunities for city-making. The tall buildings we construct must exhibit quality and porosity on the ground and first few floors, in order to enrich and sustain those networks. The core to our success is in how these buildings, particularly the first few floors, work together to create and frame great streets and the public realm.
Join us from 6–9 October 2025, in Toronto, for From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making.
