155 Bishopsgate, London | Wednesday 16 September 2026
CircularBuild 2026
In 2026, The Architects' Journal is delighted to launch CircularBuild – bringing together the leading international circular economy manufacturers and solutions and the UK’s most forward-thinking architects, developers, consultants, and contractors.
Previously known as AJ Retrofit Live, this one-day event is devoted to circular design in its fullest sense, offering a balanced programme that explores how upgrading and adapting existing buildings can work hand in hand with both emerging supply chains of low carbon materials and the latest technologies.
Taking place at 155 Bishopsgate, London, on Wednesday 16 September, the event will unite designers and clients, circular economy leaders and manufacturers. We’ll share insight, challenge thinking and explain the practical solutions that will drive positive, system-wide change.
Take advantage of our launch rate offer and get two delegate tickets for the price of one. Available until Friday 10 April.
Why attend?
Our one-day conference will build on the momentum of the UK’s emerging circular economy and retrofit-first agendas, exploring the latest practices and business opportunities in this rapidly evolving world.
New for 2026
It has not gone unnoticed that delegates at AJ Retrofit Live are often experts in their own right. In recognition of this, the new CircularBuild event will feature more interactive sessions and practical workshops, designed to spark vital peer-to-peer conversations, connections and learning.
Become a partner
Be associated with our CircularBuild brand and RetroFirst agenda, ensuring you’re aligning your brand and solutions with this cutting-edge area of design and construction.
This is our third year of sponsoring Retrofit Live. It’s a fantastic event; it really aligns with our goals to be more sustainable and to help architects in their journeys.
Bryony Light, Head of Marketing, Intrasystems
We’ve got to do our best to try to think about carbon sensibly. If you look at how much carbon you save reusing existing buildings, its massive.
Annalie Riches, Founding Director, Mikhail Riches
As an industry we have to learn to innovate, be creative, reuse and reimagine these buildings
Tom Venner, Chief Development Officer, Canary Wharf Group
We’ve been a sponsor for 4 years. It’s something we really believe in. You get new ideas and speak to people with different thoughts and processes.
Nicholas Dabney, Technical Advisor, Selectaglaze Ltd
It provides important interaction between architects, the market and the industry
Lars Courage, Architect, COURAGE Architecten bv
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