Taking place on 14 October 2026, the Seoul Design Conference 2026 is a full-day programme exploring how design can respond to a changing world. Following the Seoul Design Award 2026 ceremony, the programme will feature presentations by recipients of the newly established ESG Design Impact Award, including Hyundai Motor Company, Patagonia, athome, and RHINOSHIELD, offering insights into how leading companies are using design to create positive social and environmental impact. Session 2, held in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), will explore the future of circularity in electronics — from production and distribution to policy and the global agendas shaping resource circulation. The day will conclude with a preview of the World Design Congress Seoul 2027, offering an early look at the global design event coming to Seoul next year.

WDO Member: Seoul Design Foundation