A timely public forum on cultural-heritage preservation, mural stewardship, climate resilience, and the role of philanthropy, featuring voices from architecture, preservation, museums, and heritage organizations. The summit is scheduled for October 27 in New York, and registration is required.
The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street), New York, NY 10024
About this story
World Monuments Fund’s annual summit will convene a public program about what cultural heritage is irreplaceable and how preservation can support adaptation and renewal. Sessions address the preservation and interpretation of American landmarks, neighborhoods, and collections; contested histories and the future stewardship of murals and public art; and how philanthropy, business, and public-sector partnerships can help heritage places adapt to climate change, conflict, and natural disasters. Listed speakers include Paul Goldberger, Rosie Lee Hooks, Brent Leggs, Simon Castets, Renato González Mello, Barbara Haskell, Ben Wiedel-Kaufmann, Coline Pont, William Raynolds, Clément Rouxel, and Debora Trein. Moderators include Jon Buono, Jonathan S. Bell, and WMF president and CEO Bénédicte de Montlaur. The event is held in conjunction with WMF’s 2026 Hadrian Gala. ArchDaily’s October 7 event listing supplied the selected lead; WMF’s event page independently confirms the event, venue, date, registration requirement, and program. The official page identifies Now Voyager as the event’s media partner.
Status and timeline
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The published program lists sessions at 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Additional program highlights may be announced. Free and open to the public; registration is required.
Design highlights
Heritage conservation as a foundation for climate adaptation, resilience, renewal, and civic life; public art and murals as contested cultural memory; shared stewardship and long-term investment in preservation.
