From 27 to 30 October 2026, the Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival will once again bring together decision-makers and visionaries from around the world at ORGATEC, the leading international trade fair for workspace and contract solutions in Cologne.
Together with our IBA members, industry pioneers, innovative companies and leading minds from the fields of architecture, design, human resources, technology and real estate, we are shaping the working world of tomorrow.
In a mix of lectures, panel discussions, workshops, experiences and exhibitions, experts from around the world explored what will be possible in the office of the future and in tomorrow’s working world.
News and insights about the festival
Strong partners: Designboom, Architonic, ArchDaily & IBA
2025-08-12
A strong match: WW26 welcomes Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily as partners.
With Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily at our side, we are bringing the voices of leading architects and designers directly to the festival and giving our visitors the opportunity to take away inspiration and new perspectives for their own working and living environments. These three leading platforms for architecture and design are united under the umbrella of DAAily platforms.
Three themes, one vision
2025-07-23
The focus is on three key areas that redefine work:
Empowered Experience – New working environments that boost motivation and satisfaction.
Connected Cultures – Hybrid collaboration and corporate cultures that connect.
Radical Impact – Sustainability, disruptive innovations and AI as drivers of the future.
