Festival of the Future 2026 — Friday Evening: Accelerate Debate
6.00 – 8.00pm
Royal College of Art, Battersea — Dyson Building, Hester Road (map)

As the schools day winds down, the festival steps up. Run with Open City as part of its Accelerate programme, the Accelerate Debate is a free evening of live, honest conversation about the future of the built environment — and who gets to shape it.

Expect architects, engineers, planners and community voices in the room, and a debate that doesn't dodge the hard questions. Motion and speakers to be announced.

Open to everyone — students, early-career, seasoned practitioners and the simply curious. Come and be part of it.

Free.