16-18 December 2025 - RAFA RIBA Architecture Festival Asia 2025 - International Awards 2025

We are heading to RAFA in Shenzhen, China!

This December, we are excited to take part in RAFA 2025, a landmark RIBA programme bringing together world-renowned architects at the heart of Shenzhen shaping the future of urban life.

Join leading architects, thinkers and visionaries from across the globe for a three-day showcase celebrating the best of architecture in the region. RAFA features the inaugural RIBA Asia Pacific Awards, keynote talks, workshops, exhibitions, networking, and building tours.

Shortlisted projects for the awards will be presented in Live Design Reviews, giving you the chance to hear directly from the architects, with winners announced at the gala dinner.

RAFA gathers the region’s most influential leading architects, developers, government representatives, and policy makers to explore cutting-edge ideas shaping the built environment. Enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities and forge new connections in the heart of Shenzhen!

Special offer for BritCham members: enjoy 10% off tickets with the promo code: [RAFA British Chambers Hong Kong]. Simply enter the code when registering.

• View shortlisted projects for the RIBA Asia Pacific Awards here.

• Overview of speakers confirmed to attend here.

• Explore the full programme here.

Date: 16-18 December 2025

Location: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre, China

Buy tickets: https://www.rafaevent.com/en/home/book-tickets/