This September, Monocle is heading to Lisbon for our annual Quality of Life Conference. Join us for three days of thoughtful discussions at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation with industry leaders from all over the globe.

At the core of every Monocle issue is our belief that the world’s cities can be better designed, businesses better run and life better lived – and once a year, we bring these conversations to the stage.

From Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 September, Monocle’s editors will be joined by architects, designers, policymakers and entrepreneurs at the Gulbenkian (Centro de Arte Moderna building pictured below) for a programme of in-depth interviews, panel discussions and live broadcasts. The conference is also defined by what happens off-stage: chats over coffee, introductions made at dinner and discovering the city through our lens are just as important as the debates. 

To our newsletter readers, we would like to extend an early-access rate. Use code QOL26EARLY at checkout.

The Monocle Quality of Life Conference
Lisbon | 3 – 5 September 2026

Secure your spot today – visit monocle.com/conference for more details.

We hope to see you there.