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SUMMARY:Auckland Design Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Design Week\, now in its second edition\, is an exciting annual event celebrating the vibrant design scene in Tāmaki Makaurau (Maori name for Auckland). Founded by Jen Jones\, it provides a collaborative platform where creative thinkers\, design practitioners\, showrooms\, and retailers come together to explore and celebrate design in all its forms and its influence on the way we live. The 2025 edition is March 3-9.  \nDiscover Perth Design Week  \nAuckland Design Week 2024 \nAuckland Design Week 2025: a vibrant design scene \nIn 2025\, Auckland Design Week explores the transformative impact of emerging technologies across design disciplines\, challenging attendees to move beyond apprehension and embrace innovation. With AI\, VR\, AR\, robotics\, 3D printing\, and prefabrication revolutionizing industries\, this theme examines how designers can integrate technological advancements while preserving traditional craftsmanship. \nWe invite designers from all fields to consider how these tools can enhance their work. Through collaboration\, discussions\, and installations\, participants will interrogate ethical implications\, push creative boundaries\, and explore the potential of technology within their design practices. \n \nThe leading theme: Chance + Change\nChance + Change fosters a mindset of curiosity—encouraging thoughtful adaptation to new developments while respecting the core principles of design. This theme reframes technology not as a threat but as a powerful ally in the creative process\, inspiring designers to forge innovative pathways without losing sight of artistry and intent. \nLet’s approach this with open minds. Let’s question\, engage with experts and future generations\, explore new possibilities\, challenge conventions\, and draw inspiration from other industries. \nChance + Change delves into the transformative potential and ethical considerations of emerging technologies within multidisciplinary design. From AI and VR to prefabrication\, 3D printing\, and software-generated design\, this event challenges traditional paradigms and sparks conversations on balancing innovation with craftsmanship. Designers across UX\, graphic and animation\, product and industrial design\, architecture and interiors\, the arts\, and fashion are invited to reflect on how these tools can elevate their work while addressing ethical concerns. \nDiscover the Design Biennale Rotterdam \n \nThrough installations and collaborations\, Chance + Change highlights the intersection of tradition and technology. Attendees will engage with cutting-edge projects that demonstrate how these tools enhance productivity and creativity without compromising craft. By embracing innovation\, we open new avenues for design excellence\, fostering a dialogue on responsible technological integration in creative practices. This theme underscores the importance of adapting to change while staying true to design fundamentals\, positioning technology as an invaluable partner in achieving artistic and functional brilliance. \nThe Design Conference\nTaking place at 25 Normanby Road in Mt Eden\, the Design Conference at Auckland Design Week 2025 will delve into the impact of emerging technologies across design disciplines. The Design Conference requests to pay and entry ticket. Attendees will be encouraged to move beyond fear and embrace innovation\, exploring how technological advancements can be balanced with traditional craftsmanship through our Chance + Change theme. \nKarim Rashid: the future of design\nPresented by Lexus\, The Future of Design features renowned designer Karim Rashid\, who explores how our material world must evolve in response to the rapid digital transformation. Humanity has lived in an analog world for over 100\,000 years\, yet we are only 30 years into the digital era. Rashid asks: How will design bridge this gap between the material and immaterial\, and how will it reshape social behavior? \nDiscover the World Design Congress 2025\, in London \nKarim Rashid (photo from karimrashid.com website) \nAs consumers increasingly seek inspiration from both physical and digital environments\, Rashid emphasizes the need for future design to create seamless\, engaging experiences across disciplines—blurring the lines between design\, art\, architecture\, and fashion. This fusion will shape a future where technology and creativity coexist to enrich everyday life. \nHowever\, Rashid stresses that great design must remain grounded in human needs\, emphasizing innovation\, individuality\, and meaningful differentiation. It’s not enough to simply adopt technology; designers must craft products\, spaces\, and experiences that truly inspire. His lecture challenges attendees to imagine a future where the boundaries between material and digital dissolve\, fostering a more connected and fulfilling experience. This is the future of design: a world where creativity\, technology\, and human essence merge seamlessly to elevate our collective experience. \nDesign Days \nThere’s a paid admission to the Design Days\, at the Design Depot in Mt Eden\, Auckland\, on Friday\, March 7\, and Saturday\, March 8. \nThe ticket includes the access to a collaborative\, interactive exhibition space showcasing innovative designs and installations. Also in the ticket is included a selection of delicious food and beverages from Flight Coffee & Daily Bread. \nThe two days offer over 15 keynote and panel discussions featuring thought leaders and engaging topics for design professionals and enthusiasts alike. Finally\, it also includes then screening of the documentary We Need to Talk About AI\, examining technology’s impact on our world.  \nAuckland Design Week\nFor professionals and general public\, exhibitions free admission\nDesign Conference March 6 paid admission\nDesign Days March 7-8 paid admission\nSize: 30 activities\, 50 brands (2024) \nVisit Aucklandesignweek.com website for more info \nSome images from Auckland Design Week 2024
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/auckland-design-week-2025/
LOCATION:Auckland\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences,Design Weeks & Weekends
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SUMMARY:World Design Summit 2025: Crossing borders with design
DESCRIPTION:China International Furniture Fair 2025 hosts the World Design Summit for the first time.  Following the success of the Asia Pacific Design Summit at CIFF 2024\, the highly anticipated event returns in 2025 with a new identity and an expanded vision. Now rebranded as the World Design Summit\, this year’s edition aims to be more ambitious than ever\, fostering global collaboration in the design industry. \nAs always\, the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) will take place in two phases. The first phase\, from March 18-21\, will showcase home furniture\, textiles\, and accessories\, while the second phase\, from March 28-31\, will focus on office and commercial furniture. \nDiscover CIFF 2025 \n \nA key highlight of CIFF 2025 will be the 55th edition of CIFF Guangzhou\, which will host the World Design Summit on March 20\, 2025\, under the theme “Design Businesses Crossing Borders.” \nWe spoke with Tung Ching Yew\, Curator of the World Design Summit\, Founder and Managing Director of SODA (Spirit of Design Analogy Pte Ltd)\, and President of the Society of Interior Designers Singapore\, to learn more about the summit’s evolution and his expectations for this year’s event. \nClick here to register at CIFF 2025 \nTung Ching Yew\, the World Design Summit Curator \nThe origins of the World Design Summit\nHow did the World Design Summit begin? \nThe summit was first introduced in 2024 at CIFF Guangzhou under the name “Asia Pacific Design Summit.” Since then\, it has been rebranded as the World Design Summit to reflect a growing international presence\, attracting participants beyond the Asia-Pacific region.\nIn 2025\, the summit will welcome esteemed organizations such as the Association of Interior Designers from Italy and prominent business networks\, including the Abu Dhabi Business Chambers. With this expansion\, the focus has shifted from a regional to a truly global perspective. “At its core\, design is universal – whether in architecture or interior design\, it connects people beyond borders. It is a common language that transcends geography and disciplines\,” says Tung Ching Yew. \nRead more about CIFF history \nA holistic approach to design\nDoes the summit focus more on interior design\, product design\, or the design process as a whole? \n“My primary expertise is in spatial and interior design\, but I strongly believe that design is inherently interdisciplinary\,” Tung explains.\nHis own practice embraces a collaborative approach\, working with artists\, textile designers\, landscape architects\, and lighting designers to create unique and innovative projects.\n“This cross-disciplinary approach is essential—while interior designers are specialists in their field\, the best results come from understanding that design is a collaborative process. By working across disciplines\, we can push boundaries and achieve innovation that wouldn’t be possible in isolation.” \nClick here to register at CIFF 2025 \n \nThe collaboration between CIFF and the World Design Summit\nHow did the partnership with CIFF come about? \n“CIFF has a well-established audience and reputation in the furniture and design industry\, so we reached out to them last year. They generously provided the venue and all necessary stage equipment for a one-day summit\,” Tung explains. Hosting the summit at CIFF allowed organizers to engage an extensive network of professionals\, facilitating meaningful discussions within an already established industry platform. \nWhat does the future hold for the summit? \nIn 2024\, the Asia Pacific Design Summit hosted 10 design associations. This year\, as the World Design Summit\, participation has expanded to 14 associations\, reflecting growing global interest. Looking forward\, Tung hopes to broaden participation even further\, bringing together interior designers\, architects\, product designers\, and even fashion designers under one platform. “The summit is evolving. While we currently host it annually at CIFF\, we are open to the idea of rotating locations or adjusting the format based on demand. For now\, the focus remains on fostering a space for collaboration\, knowledge-sharing\, and inspiration across disciplines.” \nClick here to register at CIFF 2025 \n \nThe global impact of CIFF World Design Summit 2025\nThe World Design Summit at CIFF 2025 will feature the most influential interior design associations worldwide\, with confirmed participation from: \n\nItaly\nUAE\nSaudi Arabia\nNew Zealand\nSingapore\nMalaysia\nVietnam\nPhilippines\nTaiwan (China)\nThailand\nIndonesia\nJapan\n\nUnder the theme “Design Businesses Crossing Borders\,” the summit will examine how design businesses are expanding globally and navigating opportunities and challenges in the international market. In an increasingly interconnected world\, demand for innovative design solutions is growing beyond local markets. The summit aims to equip designers with strategies to succeed on a global scale by discussing: \n\nIdentifying and seizing opportunities in overseas markets\nUnderstanding cultural nuances and regional design preferences\nAdapting design solutions to diverse international clientele\nSecuring global projects and building strong international networks\nMastering global business etiquette\n\nThrough engaging panel discussions\, real-world case studies\, and expert insights\, participants will gain practical knowledge on expanding their design businesses internationally. Additionally\, the event will explore the role of technology and digital platforms in connecting global design communities\, enabling cross-border collaboration and expanding market reach. By fostering innovation and adaptability\, the CIFF World Design Summit 2025 aims to empower designers and businesses to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth\, shaping the future of design in an interconnected world. \nWorld Design Summit 2025 – March 20\, 2025  \n 
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/world-design-summit-2025-crossing-borders-with-design/
LOCATION:Canton Fair Complex\, 382 Yuejiangzhong Road\, Guangzhou\, Guangdong\, 510335\, China
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Design Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality Design Conference is a one-day event dedicated to hotel design\, contracting and redevelopment. The organizer is Teamwork Hospitality\, a consulting and training company based in Rimini. \nThe Hospitality Design Conference returns to Milan on Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\, at the Hotel Melià in Milan\, for the second edition. The first edition\, in 2024\, hosted over 700 participants. \nDiscover the CIFF World Design Summit 2025 \nHospitality Design Conference 2024 \nThe Hospitality Design Conference: a day of study and networking\nIt’s a day of in-depth study\, updating and networking\, designed for professionals and operators in the sector. It’s the perfect spot to stay abreast of the latest design trends\, discover ideas and solutions for hotel design\, and learn what will happen in the hospitality sector in the near future. \nThe focus of the 2025 edition will be the esthetics and visual innovation\, the efficiency and functionality of spaces\, the project management. Another interesting theme will be the renovation of old buildings transformed into luxury residences\, with respect for the environment\, materials and costs. \nInvestors\, hoteliers\, hotel managers\, entrepreneurs\, builders and designers will have the opportunity to exchange views\, and to discover the key for success in the hotel industry\, in the coming years. \nA rich program of seminars\nThe 2025 edition of the Hospitality Design Conference offers an intense program of seminars\, distributed in 3 halls. The speakers are over 60\, covering the entire hospitality supply chain\, from design to construction and then to the management of hotel and extra-hotel facilities. \nHospitality Design Conference also offers a great opportunity to network and have direct contact with leading suppliers\, in a large exhibition area\, with over 40 partner companies\, specializing in the furniture and contract sector. \nDiscover the World Design Congress 2025 \nHospitality Design Conference 2024 \nMany different topics\nTopics will include:\n– What trends will have the greatest impact in the hotel industry? Starting with current market demands\, there will be a data analysis to offer insights for successful and sustainability-conscious design and management.\n– How will the expectations of guests and new generations change? Hotel industry news from around the world\, the most innovative concepts\, and the characteristics of new generation hotels\, told by brand managers of the most important hotel groups.\n– How to oversee a hotel project? Which professionals should be involved? How to define the budget? What are the most effective solutions to upgrade the hotel?\n– Which brands are the most inspiring? How to make boutique hotels\, historic residences\, floating hotels successful? What strategies to consider?\n– Professionals tell their stories. Architects and hoteliers will explain their views on design and space planning\, presenting the latest case studies. \nA full day dedicated to education and networking for hoteliers\, architects\, hospitality operators\, architecture students\, suppliers. \nMay\, 8\, 2025\, h. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m\, Hotel Melià\, Milan \nFor complete speakers list: https://www.hospitalitydesignconference.com/it/speaker-2025/\nFor complete partners list: https://www.hospitalitydesignconference.com/it/partner/\nInfo and update:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/hospitality-design-conference/
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/hospitality-design-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Melià\, Via Masaccio 19\, Milan\, Milano\, 20149\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Munich Creative Business Week 2025: how to design a vibrant community
DESCRIPTION:Organized by bayern design\, Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW) is Germany’s largest design event and a key international platform for Bavaria’s creative and design industries. From May 10 to 18\, 2025\, Munich Creative Business Week returns with the 14th edition\, evolving around the “design community” concept. MCBW once again transforms Munich into a city-wide stage for design innovation and interdisciplinary exchange.  \nDiscover Clerkenwell Design Week  \n \nMunich Creative Business Week 2025: how to design a vibrant community\nThe MCBW 2025 edition evolves around this motto: How to design a vibrant community? How can design help us build stronger\, more connected communities? In a world marked by increasing polarization\, the desire for togetherness has never been greater. This year’s motto invites participants to explore how design can serve as a powerful tool for fostering connection\, empathy\, and collective problem-solving. \nMCBW 2025’s theme is structured around three key focus areas: \nOpening minds: design awakens curiosity\nHow do we shift mindsets and inspire sustainable behavior in a world full of complexity and contradiction? Design drives learning and transformation — from office spaces that foster creativity to apps that reshape daily habits. Through design\, we spark curiosity and catalyze change. \nShaping togetherness: design Enables cooperation\nAs people grow more detached from traditional systems — in mobility\, housing\, and communication — the role of design becomes more vital. Design helps bridge divides\, invite participation\, and foster a sense of shared ownership. It speaks across languages and disciplines\, enabling collaboration and cultural expression. \nInspiring empathy: design elevates the human factor\nTechnology offers great promise\, but also challenges our humanity. Through thoughtful application of design and design thinking\, we can humanize emerging technologies like AI\, making them understandable\, accessible\, and ethical. Design keeps empathy at the core of progress. \nMCBW 2025 also features a rich mix of formats\, talks\, and showcases\, all centered on the power of design to build community. With fresh perspectives from new and returning partners\, the event offers inspiring responses to the question of how we can shape a design community. \nDiscover Design Month Graz 2025 \n \nMCBW Design Summit\nOn May 12\, 2025\, MCBW hosts its flagship event\, the Design Summit\, at Munich Urban Colab. The summit runs all day. Internationally renowned speakers pair up to explore key themes as MCBW Creative Explorers. Together\, they will examine how design can fuel a dynamic\, democratic\, and vibrant society. \n \nShaping togetherness: design sparks cooperation\nEzio Manzini\nEzio Manzini leads DESIS\, a global network of design labs. As president\, he champions sustainable and social innovation. His work shows how design enables people to collaborate and build solutions together. \nCarsten Waldeck\nCarsten Waldeck – designer\, inventor\, and founder of SHIFT – will receive the 2025 German Sustainability Award in two categories: Companies (for consumer electronics) and Products (for the SHIFTphone8). He also supports local initiatives in Hesse\, showing how design and entrepreneurship can strengthen communities. \nInspiring empathy: design highlights the human side\nKim Dabbs\nKim Dabbs\, author of You Belong Here\, speaks globally about empathy and belonging. Born in Korea and raised in the U.S.\, she uses her life story to promote understanding and social inclusion. Her work shows how design can build a sense of security and value in communities. \nAlona Kharchenko\nAlona Kharchenko co-founded Devanthro\, a Munich-based deep-tech start-up. In 2024\, Devanthro became the first company to use humanoid robots in private homes. Early trials showed strong bonds forming between remote caregivers\, clients\, and the robots—thanks largely to thoughtful design. \nOpening minds: design sparks curiosity\nAna Relvão\nAna Relvão tailors her design work to society’s needs. She believes design should fuel curiosity and community life. Her J*GAST kitchen showroom in Munich shows this in action. Developed through collaboration – not authorship – it reflects many voices and viewpoints. \nTim Brown\nTim Brown\, former CEO of IDEO\, pioneered design thinking. He promoted it as a way to tackle tough challenges and inspire human-centered innovation. His approach shows how curiosity-driven design can shape resilient\, creative communities. \nFor info an ticket for Design Summit\, visit the website https://www.mcbw.de/en/design-summit-2025 \n \nWhy visit\nMCBW is the largest Germany’s design event. Moreover\, it’s a catalyst for innovation across design\, architecture\, business\, and education. Each year\, it brings together companies\, creatives\, and students for nine days of exchange\, insight\, and inspiration. \nbayern design GmbH\, the organizing body\, serves as Bavaria’s hub for design knowledge and collaboration. Through various initiatives\, it promotes the transformative potential of design in driving sustainable economic and social change\, supporting designers\, institutions\, and stakeholders across sectors. \nIn 2024\, MCBW attracted over 65\,000 visitors under the motto “How to Co-Create with Nature.” The success of that edition underscores the event’s growing influence as a space where ideas\, innovation\, and impact converge. \nMunich Creative Business Week\, May 10-18\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 200 events\, 65\,000 visitors\nVarious locations \nVisit MCBW.de for info and ticket(s)\n \n 
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/munich-creative-business-week-2025-how-to-design-a-vibrant-community/
LOCATION:Different venues\, Copenhagen\, 1050\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Design Festivals,Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:London Design Biennale 2025
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2016 by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE\, the London Design Biennale champions global collaboration and highlights the transformative power of design. Through innovative exhibitions and installations\, it addresses shared challenges and showcases design as a tool for universal solutions. \nLondon Design Biennale 2025 returns to Somerset House from 6-29 June (preview on June 5th). This leading event in the global calendar of London design events explores the theme ‘Surface Reflections’\, investigating how internal experiences and external environments shape design ideas. \nThis year\, Dr Samuel Ross MBE\, founder of A-COLD-WALL* and SR_A\, leads as artistic director. His vision drives a bold edition of the London Design Biennale\, where designers and changemakers from across the globe present thought-provoking installations tackling urgent global challenges. \nDiscover Clerkenwell Design Week 2025  \n \nGlobal Design Forum\nThe Global Design Forum joins the London Design Biennale 2025 with a special series titled ‘Design and the Invisible’. These sessions unite creatives using design to address the unseen forces shaping our world. \nHighlights from the London Design Biennale 2025 Pavilion Line-Up\nAbu Dhabi – House of Artisans presents Tides and Traditions\, a multisensory journey into maritime crafts and cultural identity. \nArgentina – SUR ANDINA takes visitors on a 3\,500km journey across the Andes through textile\, light\, and ancestral knowledge. \nAzerbaijan – MAMA Mother Nature explores ecology and spiritual design inspired by natural landscapes. \nBlack British Artists Grant Programme by SR_A supports designers of colour and builds sustainable creative networks. \nChile – Minerasophia celebrates mineral heritage and redefines environmental and cultural ‘value’. \nEU Delegation – Global Gateway reflects Europe’s design-led global partnerships. \nDiscover the World Design Congress 2025 \nDelegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom\, ‘Global Gateway’\, photo Daniel Bel\, courtesy London Design Biennale \nDesign Council – Green Design Skills Blueprint defines key sustainable design skills to shape the future. \nEco-Vision Plan – Rainforest Succession connects tea farming\, biodiversity\, and Blang traditions. \nHong Kong – Human-Centred Design uses neuroscience to design spaces aligned with emotional well-being. \nUCL – People Powered Prosperity explores prosperity through citizen science and participatory design. \nJapan – Paper Clouds blends Washi paper\, sound\, and suspended sculpture to honour material lightness. \nLife Calling – Notes to Humanity invites handwritten reflections on preserving humanity in the digital era. \nMalta – URNA challenges death rituals and proposes new forms of collective remembrance. \nMelek Zeynep Bulut – The Recursion Project reimagines the surface as a concept of infinite reflection. \nThe Netherlands – Remapping Collaborations questions how design collaborations function globally. \nNigeria – Hopes and Impediments reflects on cultural identity through design and speculative storytelling. \nOman – Memory Grid uses Omani pottery to explore value\, survival\, and memory. \nOman\, ‘Memory Grid’\, courtesy of Oman pavilion\, courtesy London Design Biennale \nPeru – Hæirloom celebrates hair weaving traditions as tools of empowerment and heritage. \nPoland – Records of Waiting uses ornamentation to explore the politics of suspended time. \nPortugal – Metabolisms of Repair imagines ecosystems at the heart of regenerative design. \nRachel Botsman – Roots of Trust reinterprets the world’s first organisational chart to explore information flow and trust. \nRomania – Inner Reflections\, Outer Worlds turns recycled materials into a platform for social dialogue. \nSan Diego-Tijuana – Play Borderisms explores border identities through audiovisual storytelling. \nSaudi Arabia – Good Water rethinks water’s value and hospitality through the symbol of the sabeel. \nSaudi Arabia\, ‘Good Water’\, photo Aziz Jamal\, courtesy London Design Biennale \nSilk Road – Teplo Store supports women-led brands with a contemporary take on heritage fashion. \nThe Global South – Wura pays tribute to cultural resilience with gold and cowrie installations. \nTurkey – Emotional Reflections evokes Istanbul’s soul through multisensory urban storytelling. \nUK Civil Service – Serious Gaming invites visitors to co-create climate policy through interactive play. \nUzbek Design – Once and Future Garden revives Samarkand’s legacy through craft and storytelling. \nWorld Monuments Fund & English Heritage – Coastal Connections showcases global strategies to protect coastal heritage. \nNorthumbria & UCL – Living Assembly uses biology to grow sustainable architectural components. \nKing’s College London – Curiosity Cabinet curates unusual objects to spark design inquiry and imagination. \nKing’s College London\, ‘The Curiosity Cabinet’\, photo Jack Latimer\, courtesy London Design Biennale \nVCUarts Qatar – Matter Diplopia blends cultural narratives and design impact in Qatari society. \nLondon Design Biennale\, London\, June 6-21\, 2’25\nVenue: Somerset House\, London \nLondon Design Biennale is mostly for professional\nSize: over 40 pavilions \nAdmission tickets and more info on website Londondesignbiennale.com   \nOther images of London Design Biennale Pavillions \n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/london-design-biennale-2025/
LOCATION:Somerset House\, Strand\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Design Festivals,Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:World Design Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious World Design Congress is coming to London again in 2025\, for the first time in over 50 years. The World Design Congress 2025 brings together design innovators\, business leaders and academic thinkers from around the globe\, to exchange ideas around this year’s theme\, that’s Design for Planet. \nThe 34th edition of this biannual design event will take place at the iconic Barbican Centre\, featuring two days of thought-provoking keynotes\, engaging breakout sessions\, and opportunities for meaningful connections. Don’t miss this pivotal moment as the design community comes together to address the climate and nature crises. \nThe two-day conference\, taking place on September 9-10\, followed by the one-day WDO General Assembly on 11 September\, will coincide with the London Design Festival. \nDiscover London Design Festival 2024 \nThe Barbican Centre \nThe World Design Congress 2025 is in London\nAfter a 50-year hiatus\, the World Design Congress is making its way back to the UK\, with London chosen as the host city against fierce international competition. Recognised as a global design capital\, London will host the main event alongside the London Design Festival\, complemented by regional showcases highlighting the UK’s vibrant design sector. \nThe city last hosted the Congress in 1969 at the Southbank Centre\, attracting nearly 1\,000 delegates from 39 countries and featuring H.R.H. Princess Margaret as the guest of honour. To celebrate\, the Design Council’s Design Centre in Haymarket showcased the best in global design with its “Design ’69” exhibition. \nSince its inception in 1959\, the World Design Congress has convened every two years in cities like Tokyo\, Hyderabad\, Turin\, and Montreal\, fostering discussions on the most pressing design challenges of the times. \nDiscover Clerkenwell Design Week in London \nThe Conservatory at The Barbican Centre (photo Max Colson\, from the Barbican Centre website) \nThe 2025 Edition: A Celebration of Design and Sustainability\nSet against the iconic backdrop of the Barbican Centre\, renowned for its brutalist architecture and commitment to sustainability\, the 2025 Congress promises to inspire and innovate. Opened in 1982\, the Barbican serves as a hub for arts\, learning\, and conferences. The venue’s ongoing Barbican Renewal project\, in partnership with the Design Council\, is repurposing underused spaces to foster creativity without expanding its physical footprint. \nDesign for Planet: a Call to Action\nThe impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly undeniable\, demanding a unified global response. Designers and design commissioners worldwide hold a pivotal responsibility in shaping a regenerative future by cutting carbon emissions and fostering biodiversity. Here’s how we can lead the way:\nAdvancing Zero Emissions Harness innovation\, leverage technology\, and promote behavioral changes to drive a transition toward zero emissions.\nReimagining Resources Prioritize sustainable materials\, embrace waste reuse\, and foster a fair\, circular economy to reduce environmental impact.\nRestoring Ecosystems Revive biodiversity\, regenerate communities\, and empower individuals with the skills needed to nurture their environments and create thriving spaces. Together\, we can design solutions that not only address the challenges of today but also build a sustainable\, equitable\, and flourishing planet for generations to come. \nDiscover The Design Conference at BDOW in Hong Kong \n5 Top World Class Designers Ambassadors\nFive prominent figures in design are leading the charge for the Design for Planet mission as Ambassadors for the 2025 Congress.  \nTom Dixon\nA self-taught designer from Tunisia\, he became globally renowned for his innovative creations. Tom Dixon‘s iconic works include the ‘S Chair’ for Cappellini and the Jack light\, which made him a design icon. In 2002\, Dixon founded his eponymous brand\, creating a wide range of products and earning an O.B.E. in 2001. Through Design Research Studio\, launched in 2007\, he has completed high-profile interior projects like Shoreditch House and the Mondrian Hotel. His first major Australian project is the Quay Quarter Tower. \nTom Dixon (photo Cosentino\, from Tom Dixon website) \nEs Devlin\nEs Devlin is an artist and stage designer whose work explores biodiversity\, linguistic diversity\, and AI-generated poetry. Her projects span public sculptures at Tate Modern\, the V&A\, and the UN\, kinetic stage designs for the Royal Opera House and National Theatre\, and major performances for Beyoncé\, The Weeknd\, and U2. Her accolades include the London Design Medal\, along with a CBE and recognition as Royal Designer for Industry. \nEs Devlin (photo from Es Devlin website) \nDr. Lesley Lokko OBE\nAn architect\, academic\, and novelist\, Lokko is the founder of the African Futures Institute and 2024 Royal Gold Medal recipient\, recognised for her efforts to democratise architecture. \nSuhair Khan\nShe’s a cultural strategist bridging technology and the arts. As a senior executive at Google\, she led projects like Google Arts & Culture\, driving initiatives to preserve and share cultural heritage. \nFoday Dumbuya\nFounder of LABRUM London\, Dumbuya blends West African heritage with British style\, crafting menswear that celebrates storytelling and cultural fusion. A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design\, his work exemplifies thoughtful craftsmanship. \nWorld Design Organization\n1957 – On June 29\, ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Designers) was officially established in London. The organization was registered in Paris. Today\, the Secretariat is in Montreal (Quebec\, Canada).  \n1959 – The inaugural Icsid Congress and General Assembly took place in Stockholm\, Sweden. During this event\, the Icsid Constitution was adopted\, along with the first official definition of industrial design. Membership had grown to 23 members from 17 countries. The organization’s name was updated to the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. \n1981 – The first joint Congress of Icsid\, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)\, and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) was held in Helsinki. This event marked the beginning of a closer collaborative relationship among the organizations. \n2017 – On January 1\, Icsid was officially renamed the World Design Organization. \nWhy attend\nHighlights of the 2025 Congress \nThe Venue\nThe Barbican Centre\, renowned for its brutalist architecture and commitment to sustainability\, will serve as the venue. Its ongoing Barbican Renewal project\, a collaboration with the Design Council\, emphasizes repurposing over expansion. \nThe Program\nThe two-day event will feature keynotes\, breakout sessions\, and networking opportunities. \nThe Ambassadors\nFive leading design figures will champion the “Design for Planet” mission:\nTom Dixon OBE\nEs Devlin CBE\nDr. Lesley Lokko OBE\nSuhair Khan\nFoday Dumbuya \nWorld Design Congress\, London\, September 9-10\, 2025\nVenue: Barbican Centre\, London \nWorld Design Congress is for professional\nHosted by Design Council\, in collaboration with World Design Organization\nAdmission tickets and more info on website WorldDesignCongressLondon.com   \nSome images of the Barbican Centre in London (from Barbican Centre website)
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/world-design-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Barbican Centre\, London\, Silk Street\, London\, EC2Y 8DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:SIDS Design Fest & Convention 2025
DESCRIPTION:The SIDFest\, an annual event organized by SIDS\, takes place from 15 September to 4 October 2025 \nThis year’s festival\, titled Design in Dialogue: The Collaborative Convergence\, highlights the many-layered conversations shaping the next chapter of interior design. As the field expands past pure aesthetics into areas such as business growth\, digital transformation\, legal awareness\, and well-being\, the 2025 theme emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. \nThe event is a must for both design professionals and students\, featuring a vibrant line-up of talks and programmes hosted across Singapore. Attendees will gain direct access to leading voices in the industry\, offering expertise on current trends and urgent topics influencing the design landscape. \nDiscover Singapore Design Week 2025 \n \nSIDSFest 2025 Highlights\nThe SID Convention\, organized by the Society of Interior Designers\, Singapore (SIDS)\, is an annual flagship conference that attracts numerous delegates interested in spatial and interior design. Held in conjunction with SIDFest\, the convention serves as a premier platform for discussions on various topics related to interior design. \nSIDS Design Convention\, 17 September 2025\, 1 pm – 5 pm\nThe Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium & Foyer\, National Gallery Singapore\nTopic: Global Expansion Strategies for Design Businesses\n\nWith Singapore’s design sector reaching maturity\, many firms are seeking opportunities beyond national borders. This convention convenes leaders from prominent international practices to share strategies for scaling globally. Topics include branding for diverse markets\, navigating cultural nuances\, and implementing operational models that enable sustainable growth. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on expanding internationally while maintaining a strong design identity. The session is designed to equip local studios with the knowledge\, confidence\, and networks to succeed abroad. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nClint Nagata\, Founder and Creative Partner\, BLINK Design Group\nTulsi Grover\, Founder\, re.vorG\nSabine Beck\, Partner\, Hirsch Bedner Associates\nAndy Fisher\, Managing Director\, Andy Fisher Workshop Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium I\, 19 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6pm\nLixil Experience Centre\, Level 3\nTopic: Smart Interiors: Embracing Digital Innovation in Spatial Design\n\nSmart technology is reshaping our relationship with space—at home\, at work\, and in shared environments. This symposium explores how designers can weave in systems such as intelligent lighting\, climate controls\, automation\, and AI-driven features. Experts from technology and design will present real-world case studies and practical challenges\, offering new perspectives on creating responsive\, connected\, and adaptive spaces. The session will inspire designers to rethink spatial design for an increasingly digital age. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nLucas Lee Wei Sheng\, Director\, Son&Bear Pte Ltd\nDerrick Lam\, Territorial Sales Manager\, Lutron\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium II\, 22 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6.30 pm\nDaikin\, Level 2 Auditorium\nTopic: Designing for Well-being: Health and Wellness in Interior Spaces \nInterior design is now widely acknowledged as a catalyst for human well-being. This symposium investigates how choices in space planning\, material use\, lighting\, and environmental factors can nurture mental\, emotional\, and physical health. Speakers will highlight approaches such as biophilic design\, sensory engagement\, and inclusive solutions\, with applications spanning homes\, healthcare\, and public spaces. The session also examines frameworks and standards shaping wellness-centered design\, helping practitioners craft environments that uplift quality of life. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nNikki Hunt\, Principal and Founder\, Design Intervention Pte Ltd\nBenjamin Chua\, Chief Executive Officer\, Speco\nKenneth Yeo\, Specialist (Healthcare Design)\, Nanyang Polytechnic\nLawrence Lim\, Manager\, Marketing & Sales\, Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium III\, 24 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6pm\nAdmira Showroom\, The Library\nTopic: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Interior Design Practice\nRapid technological advances are redefining how designers ideate\, collaborate\, and deliver projects. This symposium spotlights tools such as real-time rendering\, generative AI\, and cloud-based platforms\, showing their influence on creative workflows and client engagement. Industry leaders will explore both opportunities and challenges—ranging from efficiency and innovation to ethics and practice management. Attendees will gain clarity on how to remain adaptable and forward-looking in a constantly evolving digital landscape. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nShi Ruxin\, Business Advisor\, Xintesys Connect Pte Ltd\nTeddy Zhuang Ziheng\, Co-Founder\, Xintesys Connect Pte Ltd\nRajesh Patil\, Head of Territory and Channel Sales\, Digital Media\, Southeast Asia\, Adobe\nPratibha Verma\, Digital Transformation Manager\, BIMAGE Consulting\nJake Tan\, Director\, Admira Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025\nFor full details on ticketing and speaker updates\nVisit SIDFest.sg  
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/sids-design-fest-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:CES - Consumer Electronic Show Las Vegas 2026
DESCRIPTION:CES 2026 is back\, January 6 to 9\, 2026. Held annually in Las Vegas\, CES stands as a global stage for innovation. CES Las Vegas 2026 leading theme is: AI everywhere. At CES 2026\, you can discover the lates trends in mobility and the future of health tech. Moreover\, CES is the ultimate event for creators.  \nRead more on CES Las Vegas \nCES 2025 \nConsumer Electronic Show – CES 2026: Advanced Manufacturing Focus\nThe 2026 show highlights include Advanced Manufacturing Showcase and new manufacturing track\, featuring NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons and SME Executive Director and CEO Jeannine Kunz.  \nThe Consumer Technology Association (CTA)\, the owner of CES\, explained that CES 2026 puts a major spotlight on the future of manufacturing. In fact\, advancements in energy\, mobility\, and AI are transforming how to design\, build and deliver products. The event explores the next era of industrial innovation and the technologies enabling more resilient\, competitive\, and AI-ready production ecosystems.  \nCES 2025 \nOn the Show Floor: Manufacturing Innovation Across CES\nAttendees can find manufacturing technologies integrated throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)\, spanning Central\, North\, and South Halls. \n\nAdvanced Manufacturing Showcase in LVCC Central Hall\, produced by CTA and SME\, highlight the leading-edge U.S. manufacturing capabilities. Exhibits feature automation systems\, advanced materials\, and industrial software\, along with a dozen innovators demonstrating tools driving transformative production.\nSouth Hall showcases the global ecosystem for product design\, sourcing\, and manufacturing\, with design and accessories exhibitors offering demonstrations that take concepts from idea to production.\nNorth Hall presents industrial robotics\, simulation technologies\, and AI-enabled systems aimed at improving productivity\, strengthening supply chains\, and enhancing worker safety\n\nCES 2025 \nConference program: strategy\, technology and leadership\nCES 2026 debuts a comprehensive manufacturing track\, open to all CES attendees. Key speakers include: \n\nJay Timmons\, President and CEO\, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)\, joining CTA’s Gary Shapiro for a chat titled “Charting the Future: Manufacturing\, Innovation\, and America’s Competitive Edge.” Timmons outlines how a unified manufacturing strategy is essential for sustaining U.S. competitiveness amid global and technological pressures.\nJeannine Kunz\, Executive Director and CEO\, SME. She addresses how new training models\, skill development pathways\, and emerging technologies are redefining the manufacturing workforce and supporting economic expansion.\nBeyond AI: the technologies powering the future of manufacturing\nMade Here: rethinking manufacturing in a shifting global landscape with Barbara Humpton\, CEO\, USA Rare Earth\nManufacturing the Future: Energy. Mobility. AI presented by JobsOhio\nPowering Manufacturing Transformation with AI Partnerships presented by EY\nAdditional Manufacturing-Relevant Tracks\nBuilding the Next-Gen connected product factory\, presented by PwC\nIntelligent Robotics\, Future Manufacturing\, Adaptive Leadership\, presented by Deloitte\nSmarter\, Faster\, Integrated – The future of product innovation\, presented by PTC\nCES Research Summit: Manufacturing Insights\n\nBOSCH keynote at CES 2025 \nProgramming will also include: \n\nAI\, Cost & the Future of OEM–Supplier Collaboration\, presented by BCG\nSmart\, Connected\, Profitable: The Future of Manufacturing\, presented by EY\nThe New Industrial Era: U.S. Reinvention through Tech & Resilience\, presented by PwC\n\nAMD Press conference at CES 2025 \nCES 2026 – Retail Innovation Focus\nSession with Best Buy CEO Corie Barry and expanded retail programming showcases the future of commerce \nRetail innovation is a central theme at CES 2026\, with programming that highlights the technologies redefining how consumers make purchasing decisions. From AI-driven personalization to frictionless omnichannel journeys and emerging social shopping models\, CES 2026 brings together retailers\, brands\, platforms\, and creators shaping the next generation of the retail economy. \nAttendees can see AI tools that personalize discovery\, content commerce integrations\, advanced in-store technologies enhancing physical retail\, and data-driven insights that forecast consumer needs. CES illustrates a retail ecosystem built around deeper connection\, intuitive design\, and more purposeful shopping pathways. \nA headline conference program\, “Seamless Ecosystems\, Personalized Experiences: The Next Era of Retail\,” features Best Buy CEO Corie Barry in conversation with Michael Kassan\, CEO of 3C Ventures\, at C Space.  \nToyota keynote at CES 2025 \nRetail Conference Track\nThe Retail Track will analyze the ongoing evolution of product discovery\, experience\, and purchase. Sessions include: \n\nContent to Commerce: The World of Social Shopping\nExperience Driven Retail\nThe Future of “Search” at Retail\, featuring Justin Honaman\, Head\, Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods Industry Strategy & Business Development\, AWS\n\n \nThe New Retail Experience in the AI Powered Store\, with Siobhan McFeeney\, SVP\, Technology\, Target\nThe Retail Track is offered as a standalone purchase or included with the Deluxe Pass. CES registration also provides access to additional individual sessions featuring leaders in retail media\, creator commerce\, AI-enabled insights\, mixed reality\, and full-funnel demand generation. \nRetail innovation themes will extend across other CES stages\, with: \n\nDaniel Danker\, EVP\, AI Acceleration\, Product and Design\, Walmart\, speaking on the CES Foundry Stage\nSeemantini Godbole\, CTO\, Lowe’s\, appearing in a Great Minds session\n\nCES 2026 provides a comprehensive look at retail’s next chapter and connect retailers\, brands\, creators\, investors\, and technology innovators advancing the future of consumer engagement and commerce. Companies such as Amazon\, Best Buy\, IKEA\, Instacart\, Roundel\, Walmart\, and others are represented across the show floor and event programming. \nCES 2025 \nCelebrities at CES 2026 \nCelebrity guests participating in conference programming\, sponsored sessions\, and special events throughout CES 2026\, include: \n\nAlexis Ohanian\, entrepreneur and investor\, founder of Seven Seven Six\, and co-founder of Reddit. He participates to the Great Minds session Back to the Future: Tech’s Nostalgic Revolution \nHank Shocklee\, member of the hip hop group Public Enemy speaks on an Innovation for All panel\nRZA (Bobby Diggs)\, rapper\, producer\, actor\, filmmaker\, and leader of the Wu-Tang Clan take parte to the panel “From Concept to Reality: Creatives Using AI to Bring Big Ideas to Life” \nSerena Williams\, entrepreneur and 23-time Grand Slam champion\, speaks during Insights to Action: The Power of Biowearables\, presented by Abbott \nTyler Florence\, chef\, TV host\, and restaurateur\, participates in “Robot vs. Chef: Will AI Augment or Replace the Cook?”  \nwill.i.am\, Founder and CEO of FYI.AI\, creative artist\, and tech entrepreneur\, appears at the new CES Foundry\, during an interview with Harry McCracken\, global technology editor for Fast Company\n\nCelebrity chefs at Bosch’s Battle in the Booth  \n\nBryan Voltaggio\, Top Chef finalist and Food Network mainstay with multiple finals appearances\, including a recent Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas win\nMarcel Vigneron\, Top Chef finalist and Bosch’s CES 2026 chef host\, most recently winner of Food Network’s 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing\nNyesha Arrington\, FOX’s Next Level Chef co-star with Gordon Ramsey and Top Chef alum\, now a familiar face across top culinary competition shows \nPlus\, a special performance at Lenovo’s Tech World \n\nC Space at Aria – the home for content\, advertising\, and entertainment – hosts conversations with leading creators and talent exploring how technology is shaping the future of media\, storytelling\, and culture. This includes the Variety Entertainment Summit \, including:   \n\nBilly Magnussen\, actor\, The Audacity\nBreckin Meyer\, actor and producer \nClea Shearer\, entrepreneur and co-founder of the home organization company The Home Edit\nJoanna Teplin\, entrepreneur and co-founder of the home organization company The Home Edit\nJoseph Gordon-Levitt\, actor\, filmmaker\, and entrepreneur\nSimon Helberg\, actor\, The Audacity  \n\nAdditional celebrities are still to be confirmed.  For the latest updates on CES 2026 speakers and sessions\, follow CES on social media or visit CES.tech \nCES\, Las Vegas Convention Center\, January 6-9\, 2026\nCES is strictly for professionals\, upon invitation\nSize: 4\,500 exhibitors\, 142\,000 visitors (2025)\nVisit website Ces.tech for more info \nSunday\, January 4\, MediaDay 1 at Mandalay Bay – Media only\nMonday\, January 5\, Media Day 2 at Mandalay Bay – Media Only – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nTuesday\, January 6\, Show Floor Press Conference – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nExhibits – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nWednesday January 7\, Show Floor Press Conferences – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nExhibits – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nThursday\, January 8\, Exhibits – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nFriday\, January 9\, Exhibits – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nSome images from the Countries cutting ribbon
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ces-consumer-electronic-show-las-vegas-2026/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 Paradise Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows,Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Munich Creative Business Week (mcbw) Design Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:How do we design for a world defined by uncertainty? On May 4\, 2026\, the Munich Urban Colab becomes the epicenter of global creative discourse. As the flagship event of Munich Creative Business Week (mcbw)\, the Design Summit 2026 invites visionaries to explore this year’s evocative theme: “Playground of Possibilities.” \nIn an era where AI solves problems and global shifts create doubt\, design is reclaiming its role as a space for sensual\, playful\, and courageous experimentation. \nEvent Overview: mcbw Design Summit 2026\n\nDate: Monday\, May 4\, 2026\nLocation: Munich Urban Colab\, Munich\, Germany\nCore Theme: Playground of Possibilities\nEvening Event: Networking\, drinks\, and snacks starting at 6:00 p.m.\n\nWhy Attend the Design Summit 2026?\nThe Design Summit is not merely a conference; it is a collaborative laboratory. Bringing together designers\, researchers\, and decision-makers from politics and marketing\, the summit fosters an interdisciplinary approach to societal challenges. \nDiscover World Design Congress 2025 \nMunich Creative Business Week 2025 \n1. From Problem Solving to Meaning Making\nAs highlighted by summit speaker Roberto Verganti\, while AI now excels at technical problem solving\, the future of human design lies in “creative meaning making.” The summit explores how design acts as a tool for social\, political\, and environmental change. \n2. A Space for “Productive Stumbling”\nThe “Playground of Possibilities” represents a shift toward trial and error. It is a venue for: \n\nExperimentation: Stepping into the unknown to reimagine the future.\nMultiperspectivity: Overcoming digital polarization through diverse design lenses.\nCircular Economy: Embedding sustainability at the core of product development.\n\nFeatured Speakers & Thought Leaders\nThe 2026 lineup features international pioneers who are redefining the boundaries of the creative industry: \nAlice Rawsthorn: Design as an Agent of Change \nThe award-winning critic and author of Design Emergency argues that design is a fundamental tool for ensuring that technological and social shifts affect us positively rather than negatively. \nRoberto Verganti: The Future of Human-Centric Innovation \nA leading voice from the Stockholm School of Economics\, Verganti explores how designers must pivot from traditional problem-solving to creating deep meaning in an AI-driven world. \nMarije Vogelzang: The Power of Play in Food Design \nThe pioneer of food design views “play” as an essential method for creative research. Her work encourages us to stay humble and humane through the sensory experience of food. \nFriedrich von Borries: AI and Social Development \nA professor at HFBK Hamburg\, von Borries uses his platform getminds.ai to demonstrate how AI can open up new creative possibilities and bridge social divides. \nEmmi Salonen: Designing for Well-being \nFounder of studio Emmi\, she introduces “Positive Creativity\,” focusing on how design can reduce burnout and enhance human flourishing through “micro-passions.” \nHideaki Ogawa: Art as a Catalyst \nThe Artistic Director of Ars Electronica questions the purpose of possibility\, using art to give future visions a tangible meaning. \nFilippo Pagliani: The Intersection of Tradition and Audacity \nThe co-founder of Park Associati explores the intersection of tradition and innovation\, giving form to new futures through a plurality of architectural perspectives. \nJessie Storey: Redefining the Future of Work \nAs a leader at Steelcase\, she explores the intersection of technology\, behavior\, and space\, embedding circular economy principles into product development. \nNetworking and Dialogue: Shaping the Future Together\nThe summit concludes with a focus on enduring ideas. By connecting designers with leaders from government agencies and global brands\, mcbw creates a network that extends far beyond the Munich Urban Colab. \nThe day’s discussions will be moderated by Leonhard Nima\, an expert in social innovation\, and Max Fraser\, Editorial Director at Dezeen\, ensuring a deep and provocative exploration of every topic. \nMunich Creative Business Week 2025
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/munich-creative-business-week-mcbw-design-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Munich Urban CoLab\, Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5\, Munich\, 87097\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Global Design Forum Istanbul 2026: the first edition
DESCRIPTION:From 13 to 16 May 2026\, the inaugural edition of Global Design Forum Istanbul takes place\, marking the first time the London Design Festival’s flagship platform for global discourse expands its footprint to the banks of the Bosphorus. \nPresented in collaboration with the strategic creative platform People Places Ideas (PPI)\, the Forum is set to transform İstanbul into a vibrant stage for creativity. This four-day event is not just a series of talks; it is a citywide celebration comprising public installations\, digital storytelling\, and high-level debate\, all rooted in the city’s rich heritage and contemporary dynamism. \nIstanbul: The Ultimate Design Hub\nIstanbul\, a metropolis of 15 million people bridging two continents\, provides a backdrop like no other. As a city where ancient craftsmanship meets cutting-edge innovation\, its creative economy is a powerhouse. According to UNESCO\, the sector employs over 140\,000 professionals and generates a staggering 74.5% of Türkiye’s creative turnover. \nWith 27 university design programs and over 20 international design events annually\, İstanbul has firmly established itself as a regional hub. Global Design Forum İstanbul leverages this unique position\, reestablishing the city as a gateway between East and West and a vital platform for design exchange. \nVisionary Leadership: The Creative Minds Behind the Forum\nThe event is led by Melek Zeynep Bulut\, serving as the Artistic Director. Bulut oversees the creative ideation and programming\, ensuring the forum celebrates the specific idiosyncrasies and creative energy of İstanbul. She works alongside Ben Evans\, Co-Founder and Chairman of the London Design Festival & Global Design Forum. \nThe intellectual heart of the event – the discussion program – is curated by Beatrice Galilee\, the Forum Content Advisor. Galilee has introduced the theme “Worlds in Contact\,” which explores the material\, political\, and bodily collisions that occur when different worlds meet. \nDiscover the World Design Congress 2025 \nWorld in Contact \nThe Four Pillars: A Program Built on Meaning\nThe Forum is structured around four core principles that guide the audience through the city’s creative landscape: \nDiscussion: “Worlds in Contact” at Hagia Irene \nThe centerpiece of the event is two days of curated keynotes and panels (14-15 May) held in the historic courtyard of Hagia Irene\, within the Topkapı Palace Complex. \nDay One: Thursday\, 14 May \n\nWorlds in Contact: A rapid sequence of provocations from architects and designers from Thailand\, Mexico\, and Europe\, exploring how design can share authorship with ecosystems and non-human minds.\nLiam Young’s Planet City: A radical film and performance piece that imagines the entire human population living in one hyper-dense city\, allowing the rest of the planet to rewild.\nIn Conversation: Tom Dixon & Lina Ghotmeh: A rare dialogue between industry icon Tom Dixon and award-winning Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh on sustainability\, materiality\, and sustaining a practice through change.\nKeynote: Hussein Chalayan: The legendary designer reflects on his rigorous practice at the intersection of fashion and technology.\n\nDiscover the World Design Summit 2025 \nTom Dixon and Lina Ghotmeh \nDay Two: Friday\, 15 May \n\nIn Conversation: Lesley Lokko: One of the most influential voices in architecture discusses the colonial structures within the industry and what architecture owes to those it has historically excluded.\nKeynote: Marina Tabassum: Based in the climate-vulnerable Bengal delta\, Tabassum will close the forum by asking the ultimate question: What are we actually designing for?\n\nSerpentine Pavilion 2025\, by Marina Tabassum \nPlacemaking: “Praise of Transience”\nCurated by Melek Zeynep Bulut\, this pillar features public installations that challenge the idea of architecture as a permanent object. \n\nPavilion of the Moment: Designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects using slender pine boards\, this timber structure abstracts the geometry of Hagia Irene. It is lightweight\, demountable\, and designed to be experienced as something temporal and rhythmic.\nNUN Architecture’s Talk Space: An experiential space designed specifically for the forum’s sessions in the Hagia Irene courtyard.\n\nStorytelling: The “İstanbullar” Creative Archive \nTo connect the global audience with the city’s pulse\, the Forum presents İstanbullar\, a dynamic digital map spotlighting 40 creative people\, places\, and ideas. Highlights include: \n\nBarın Han: The studio of calligrapher Emin Barın\, where traditional bookbinding is still practiced.\nZeytinburnu Mosaic Museum: A contemporary “floating box” structure covering 6th-century Roman mosaics.\nZeyrek Çinili Hamam: A 500-year-old Mimar Sinan bathhouse that now hosts a museum and contemporary art in a Byzantine cistern.\nŞehrin Panoları: An online project archiving the unique\, identity-defining signboards of the city.\n\nRethinking: The Yedikule Garden Competition \nThe event will conclude with the launch of an international design competition for the Yedikule district. This project aims to revive the area through contemporary garden and lighting design\, engaging future generations in the preservation and evolution of their urban environment. \nA Global Gathering of Minds\nThe Forum will convene over 30 leading international voices. The roster of delegates includes: \n\nArchitects & Designers: Ma Yansong\, Boonserm Premthada\, Florian Idenburg\, Alper Derinboğaz\, Melike Altınışık\, Han Tümertekin\, and Stephen Burks.\nThinkers & Curators: Beatrice Leanza\, Suhair Khan\, James Bridle\, Beral Madra\, and Olaf Grawert.\nCreative Pioneers: Cooking Sections (Alon Schwabe & Daniel Fernández Pascual)\, Fernando Laposse\, and many more.\n\nGlobal Design Forum: Design as a Shared Language \nGlobal Design Forum İstanbul is more than a conference; it is a multi-voiced gathering and a platform for research. By using design as a shared language for soft power and collaboration\, it positions Istanbul not just as a host\, but as a leader in the global creative sector. \nGlobal Design Forum İstanbul | 13 – 16 May 2026 | Topkapi Palace Complex | Istanbul\nTwo Days of Discussion: 14-15 May\, 2026 at Hagia Irene\, Topkapi Complex Palace
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/global-design-forum-istanbul-2026/
LOCATION:Topkapi Complex Palace\, Cankurtaran\, Babı Hümayun Cad No: 1\, Istanbul\, 34122\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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