Social & Networking Events

Networking and social events are highlights of CTBUH conferences, excellent for making business connections, as well as catching up with colleagues and friends. Hosted on the upper floors of a seminal skyscraper, these events showcase incredible views of the city’s expansive urban context. There will be two major receptions during the conference, a night for sponsors to host their own social events, and a closing reception in Paris.

Opening Networking Reception

On the first evening of the conference, join us for an exclusive VIP reception at the recently completed 8 Bishopsgate. Mingle with fellow attendees and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while taking in incredible views from “The Lookout,” on the highest level (floor 50) of the tower. Witness uninterrupted panoramas with iconic landmarks, impressive skyscrapers, and historic architecture—​including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Barbican, among many others—at a memorable event in the heart of London’s financial district.

Due to high demand, we have expanded the timing of the reception to allow more attendees to participate. We ask you to choose between arriving immediately following the Conference Workshops, or join later for your post-dinner drinks and dessert bites. Entry will depend on your selected time.

Date: Monday, 23 September
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM or 8:30–10:30 PM
Location: 8 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, UK
Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to/from the reception. The nearest underground stations are Bank and Liverpool Street. For those attending the afternoon workshops, 8 Bishopsgate is located approx. 20 minutes away by foot.

Image Credits: Dirk Lindner

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Sponsor-Organized Social Events

Sponsor-organized social events are coordinated and hosted by the many partner companies supporting this year’s international conference. Events range from intimate dinners at local restaurants to parties in unique locations with hundreds of attendees. 

Date: Tuesday, 24 September
Time: Varies
Location: Varies
Transportation: Varies

Image Credits: Dirk Lindner

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5K Walk/Run

Before day two of the conference begins, join a refreshing morning walk/run along the River Thames to explore some of London’s landmarks and set the tone for your day ahead. Rundall, Cundall’s running initiative, is available to everyone, so please submit your average 5km running time when registering and we’ll ensure that you will be walking/running at a pace that’s comfortable for you.

Following the run, Cundall invites you to have breakfast and networking at their office with a great view of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Date: Wednesday, 25 September
Time: 6:45AM–8:30AM
Location: Cundall office, One Carter Ln, London EC4V 5EY, United Kingdom
Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to/from the run. Cundall’s office is between 5 and 20 minutes by train from our recommended hotels, and the nearest underground stations are St. Paul’s and Mansion House.

Image Credits: (Left) ©Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels; (Right) ©Andrea De Santis / Pexels

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Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Our highly anticipated Awards Ceremony & Dinner is the culminating event of the conference, when trophies and titles are conferred on the year’s winning projects. See which Award of Excellence projects advance to category winners and which overall project wins the coveted title of “2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide.” Join us for a sparkling wine reception before finding your seat for a 3-course meal and the ceremony proceedings get under way.

Date: Wednesday, 25 September
Time: 6:30–10:00 PM
Location: The Brewery, 52 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SA, UK
Dress Code: Business formal
Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to/from the reception. The Brewery is a few minutes’ walk from the preceding closing plenary session at the Barbican Centre. The nearest underground stations are Barbican and Moorgate.

Image Credits: (Left) tpp 2013-799

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2024 will see the launch of the first post-conference Cycle Challenge, set to depart from Paris on Friday, 27 September. Riders will be waved off during the lunch break of the CTBUH Paris Regional Program in La Défense and will return to the UK on Monday, 30 September. The ride, fully supported by Club Peloton, will cover approximately 355 kilometers and an elevation gain of 3,196 meters over 3 days. For those seeking an extra challenge, there is an option to continue from Folkestone to London, adding an additional 163 kilometers and 1,775 meters of elevation gain, providing a challenging yet rewarding route. The ride will raise funds in support of Bayley House.

Registration includes complimentary access to the morning plenary session of the Paris Regional Program, after which riders will have time to check out of their hotels and prepare for the ride before joining the lunch in La Défense where conference attendees will wave off the riders at 1:45 PM.  
 
Please note for those arriving in Paris on Thursday evening, hotel accommodation in Paris is not included in the package. Riders will need to book on their own, please see our recommended hotels here.  

Please see full details of the Cycle Challenge in the brochure here.

Date: Friday, 27 September to Monday, 30 September
Registration: For additional details and to register, visit here.

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Closing Networking Reception

Attendees of our Paris program will conclude a busy day of programming throughout the city by reconvening for a special closing plenary session and networking reception set at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Through walls of picture windows, attendees can admire the City of Light from the Trocadéro to the Tour Montparnasse. Enjoy drinks and canapes while the domes of the Sacré-Cœur and Les Invalides rise up on the horizon, and the tower’s full height can be thoroughly appreciated through an exceptional glazed ceiling. 

Please note that attendance at the closing reception is included with the Paris program ticket, and this reception is only open to those participating in the full day’s Paris program.

Date: Friday, 27 September
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 18 Avenue De Suffren, 22 Rue Jean Rey Entrée Au, 75015 Paris, France
Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to/from the reception. If participating in the preceding off-site tours, you will travel with your group via public transportation. The nearest Metro station is Bir-Hakeim.