IAAC is pleased to open the Call for Speakers for the 5th Global Alumni Meeting, taking place on 8 and 9 May 2026 in Barcelona.

This annual gathering brings together our international alumni community to reconnect, share knowledge and reflect on the global impact of IAAC graduates. Taking place in the context of Barcelona being named the UIA World Capital of Architecture 2026, this year’s meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate the city’s architectural culture and its role as a global hub for innovation and sustainable design.

As part of this year’s edition, we invite alumni to submit proposals to participate as speakers in the Alumni Talks Programme, a curated series of short presentations showcasing professional journeys, research contributions and innovative practices emerging from the IAAC network.

The Alumni Meeting offers an opportunity to present your work to a global audience, revisit Barcelona and reconnect with peers, faculty and industry partners. IAAC will select six alumni speakers for the 2026 edition.

For selected participants living outside Barcelona, IAAC will offer up to €250 in travel reimbursement.

To apply as a speaker for the Alumni Talks Programme, please prepare a single PDF including the following:

• Full name and a short introduction (who you are and what you do)

• Email address

• IAAC programme and year of graduation

• Title of your proposed talk

• Abstract of the proposed talk (maximum 250 words)

• Up to five relevant images

• Curriculum Vitae (may be included in the same PDF or attached separately)

• Submitted work must have been completed after your studies at IAAC.

• All materials must be in English.

• Applicants must hold the rights to all content included in the proposal.

• Submissions must be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line:
  “IAAC 5th Alumni Meeting – Submission”

• Deadline for submissions: 30 January 2026