Question 1

What is TAoC — The Art of Citymaking Festival?

Accepted Answer

The Art of Citymaking Festival is a one-day, curated gathering exploring how cities are shaped through culture, creativity, and human experience. It brings together global thinkers, city leaders, and practitioners for a highly interactive and immersive day.

Question 2

When and where is it happening?

Accepted Answer

17 June 2026 at Glass Dome, Singapore.

Question 3

What time should I arrive?

Accepted Answer

The festival begins at 10:00 AM. Arriving 30 minutes early is recommended for registration and networking. Doors open as early as 9:00 AM.

Question 4

Where exactly is the venue?

Accepted Answer

The festival takes place at Glass Dome, a unique glasshouse-style venue located in Singapore.

Question 5

How do I get to the venue?

Accepted Answer

By taxi or ride-hailing (recommended) via China Street/Pickering Road, by MRT (Telok Ayer Exit D plus a short walk), or by private car with parking at Far East Square or Clan Hotel subject to availability. See the official venue guide at https://www.glassdome.sg/glassdome-direction.

Question 6

What makes this event different?

Accepted Answer

This is not a typical conference. Expect a curated audience of around 250 people, a mix of talks, films, and immersive experiences, space for meaningful conversations and connections, and a strong focus on culture, identity, and the human side of cities.

Question 7

What does the day look like?

Accepted Answer

A dynamic programme of keynote conversations and panels, film screenings, interactive sessions, culminating in an Oxford-style debate presented by The New York Times, followed by a relaxed closing reception.

Question 8

What is The New York Times Debate?

Accepted Answer

A 60-minute, high-powered climax to the day — an Oxford-style debate presented by The New York Times, designed to spark bold ideas on how we measure, live in, and shape the cities we share.

Question 9

What topics will be covered?

Accepted Answer

The festival's content is curated around three themes: Adaptive Neighbourhoods, Urban Software, and Placemaking & Legacy — covering regenerative urbanism, radical ruralism, cities at scale, circularity, culture, philanthropy, legacy and longevity.

Question 10

Who will I meet there?

Accepted Answer

City leaders and policymakers, urban developers and architects, investors and developers, cultural and creative practitioners, and innovation and sustainability champions. About 70% of attendees are senior leaders.

Question 11

Is there time to network?

Accepted Answer

Yes — networking is a big part of the experience. You'll have opportunities to connect between sessions, during lunch, and at the closing reception.

Question 12

Will food and drinks be provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your ticket includes lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and access to the closing reception (pending your ticket type).

Question 13

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Smart casual or business attire is recommended.

Question 14

Why should I be part of this?

Accepted Answer

You'll be joining a rare, curated gathering during the same week as the World Cities Summit — when thousands of global city leaders are in Singapore. The festival offers a creative lens on citymaking, a more intimate setting, and access to conversations you won't find elsewhere.

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