Programme
Experience the ICONIC AWARDS on 6 October 2026 at BMW Welt in Munich. Discover award-winning projects, exchange ideas with industry peers, enjoy project presentations and Expert Talks, and make new connections across architecture, interior design, industry and real estate.
Am Olympiapark 1
80809 Munich
Germany
The Whole World of Architecture
The ICONIC AWARDS bring together award winners, judges, the press and industry experts. The afternoon offers opportunities for professional exchange and fresh perspectives, while the evening’s awards take centre stage.
From 02.30 p.m. – Admission
registration, collection of personalised award documents and photos at the photo wall
03:00 p.m. – Panel discussion
with Jeanette Kunsmann (Editor-in-Chief, DETAIL)
04:00 p.m. – Coffee break
A selection of snacks – sweet and savoury
04:30–06:30 p.m. – Pitch & Pulse
project presentations and Expert Talks
07:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
Afterwards
Evening reception with Drinks & Bites
10:00 p.m. – End of event
Where Architecture Meets Business
Discover new perspectives and make personal connections at ICONIC Connect on 5 October. Visit the Ingo Maurer workshop, explore new-build projects in Munich and exchange ideas with the architects responsible for them and with experts from Drees & Sommer.
10:30–12:30
Decentralised, agile, European – how MIRROR’s collaborative architecture model challenges traditional planning practices
Breakfast session with Sebastian Schützdeller, architect and founder of MIRROR.
14:00–17:30
CITY OF LIGHTS: Following the Light with Ingo Maurer
A guided tour of the showroom, workshop and “Designerei”, followed by a curated tour of selected projects by Ingo Maurer.
Stops:
- Westfriedhof – lighting design in public transport
- Sendlinger Tor – lighting design in public transport
- Sporthaus Schuster – bespoke Blow Me Up installation in the entrance area of the long-established family business
- Marienplatz – lighting design in public transport
- Residenztheater – Silver Cloud installation, created at the request of the theatre management
- Return to Kaiserstraße
17:30–18:30
Aperitivo at Kaiserstraße
The day concludes with a shared aperitivo in the showroom. In a relaxed atmosphere, there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and network with fellow participants.