PULSE Ostrava 2026

PULSE Ostrava 2026 is an international architecture and design festival taking place on 14–15 May 2026 in the Multifunkční aula Gong venue within the Dolní Vítkovice industrial complex in Ostrava. This year's edition is themed "Critical Cooperation" — exploring collaboration across architecture, design, business, manufacturing, cities, and research. The programme unfolds across two stages: the main stage features presentations by key figures in architecture and design, while the Forbes Stage hosts discussions between architects, developers, investors, and public-sector representatives. Headline guests include Cypriot product designer Michael Anastassiades, world-renowned architect Eva Jiřičná, Eva Eisler, interior architect Massimo Adario, and Piero Gandini. Central European studios such as Kilo-Honč, ZeroZero, CMC Architects, Eva Le Peutrec, Neuhausel & Hunal, and Polish studios Projekt Praga and CUDO will also participate. The festival includes the traditional PULSE Awards competition. The venue itself — the Dolní Vítkovice industrial complex transformed into a cultural centre — symbolizes the theme of transformation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.