UTOPIA : NOW ! – Successful Launch of the Third Edition

On February 26, we officially launched the third edition of UTOPIA. Colleagues, students, and guests from the worlds of architecture and culture came together for an evening of lively conversation about vision, responsibility, and the urgency of acting now.

After welcoming remarks by Daniel Blum, artist and architect Florian Graf opened the evening with a compelling talk. He traced the connections between art, utopia, and the present—fully in tune with this year’s motto, UTOPIA : NOW !, which isn’t about imagining some far-off future, but about finding the courage to imagine—and realize—possibilities today.

The reception that followed kept the conversation going in a lively, informal atmosphere. The strong interest and active engagement made one thing clear: a desire not only to develop visions, but to bring them to life today.

Registration is open now through March 30, 2026.

We look forward to seeing diverse, bold, and surprising submissions for the third edition of UTOPIA.