The Architecture Symposium, Sydney
A one-day Design Speaks symposium at the State Library of NSW on 20 November, curated by Neil Durbach and Katelin Butler on the theme Influences, Not Influencers
Location: State Library of New South Wales, Sydney
Date: 20 November 2026
The Architecture Symposium, Sydney is a Design Speaks programme held at the State Library of New South Wales on Friday 20 November 2026, from 9.30am to 5pm. The annual Sydney edition gathers architects for a full day of talks, run by Architecture Media.
The 2026 theme is Influences, Not Influencers, curated by Neil Durbach and Katelin Butler. Twelve speakers from across the creative disciplines, including Mary Featherston and Glenn Murcutt, talk about the books, music, art, films, places and people that have shaped how they think and work.
Architects earn 4.5 formal CPD points for full-day attendance, and DIA members earn 6 points. The event is supported by Kingspan, Bondor Metecno and Voltex. Tickets are sold through Design Speaks, where a waitlist is currently open.
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