Join Us for FABER Forum 2025 – Forum for Active Built Environment Research
30–31 October 2025 | National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Tirana
We are delighted to announce the upcoming edition of FABER Forum 2025, the annual international gathering dedicated to architecture, urban design, and the future of our cities.
Opening Ceremony: 30 October 2025
Registration starts at 08:45
Venue: National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Tirana
Now in its 4th edition, FABER brings together architects, planners, policymakers, researchers, and civil society to explore how technology, inclusion, and innovation shape the cities of tomorrow.
What to Expect
This year’s discussions unfold across three main modules:
- Gendered Urbanism – Rethinking city spaces through gender perspectives in urban design
- The Smart City Paradox – Artificial intelligence, inclusion, and urban life
- Shaping Future Cities – Innovation, investment, and inclusion
The Forum will open with the premiere of the short documentary “Territory and Gender: Who Shapes Albanian Cities?”, reflecting on the relationship between gender, urban form, and power in the transformation of Albanian cities.
The program also includes the exhibition “(Dis)Connected”, a collaboration between LSE (London School of Economics), Abu Dhabi University, and POLIS University, exploring how architecture, technology, and policy shape sustainable urban futures.
You can view the full programme here: FABER Forum Agenda
Public Architecture Awards – Voting link
You are invited to vote for your favorite and least favorite building in Tirana — the results will be announced during the Opening Ceremony on 30 October.
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Join
We would be honored to have you join us and contribute to the discussions shaping the future of our cities.
Please confirm your participation by filling out the Registration Form below: Registration Form link