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The A.L.I.C.E. conference has long been a platform for fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration across disciplines. This year, we are excited to continue this tradition by welcoming researchers, experts, and practitioners to share knowledge, explore ideas, and engage in a rich exchange of insights on how design, innovation, and societal development can lead us toward […]
Global Design Dialogues: Trends for Tomorrow, a prestigious half-day conference designed to elevate the cooperation and competitiveness of Hong Kong’s professional designers on a global stage. This exclusive event, funded by the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The conference theme this year is “Empowering Business […]
In the last three decades, the design field has undergone significant transformations, marked by diversification, complexity, and integration with various sectors, including technology. Initially focused on form and function, design has since expanded to drive social, ecological, cultural, and digital innovations. Two major revolutions—digital and service—have reshaped the discipline. Today, faced with environmental challenges and […]
Join us for this two-day conference dedicated to designers and engineers in Munich, June 4–5, to enhance efficiency, foster collaboration, and embark on a journey of innovation. Gain valuable insights from our customers, industry champions, and CATIA experts as they share their expertise to help you navigate industry transformations, embrace sustainable design practices and drive […]
Join us at the Cumulus Spring Conference in Nantes to explore design as a driver of ethical, inclusive, and resilient change. Through three key themes—ethical leadership, evolving designer competencies, and the role of design schools—we’ll examine how design can respond to global challenges in a unique international dialog between schools and design leaders. Register here: […]
With global challenges intensifying and creative industries rapidly evolving, the call for fresh, forward-thinking teaching has never been more pressing. This year’s conference theme, Innovative Practices in Creative Education, focuses on how we can embed bold, responsive, and impactful approaches into creative education, shaping graduates who aren’t just skilled makers, critical thinkers, ethical innovators, and […]
Mark your calendar for an extraordinary summer of design inspiration. We're thrilled to announce not one, but TWO exceptional Spotlight Series events continuing the regional design conversation sparked by the landmark designation of World Design Capital 2024. The Spotlight Series, a collection of 18 regional design stories that was developed in 2024, highlights visionary designers and boundary-pushing creatives. […]
IDC 2025: Legacy Join us in Detroit, Michigan, for the 2025 International Design Conference, hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America. This year's theme is "Legacy." Legacy is not just about what we inherit; it’s about what we pass on. At this year's IDC, attendees will learn, connect, and share their approach to designing […]
Now in its 9th year, the International Design Conference (IDC) stands as the Philippines' premier platform for design innovation. Here, global and local changemakers will craft pathways toward futures that are just, regenerative, and enduring. As the country’s leading thought leadership event, IDC equips creative professionals, business leaders, and policymakers with insights and tools to […]
Business Transformation by Design Discover how service design drives innovation and transforms modern organizations at SDGC25. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Dallas, immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas, hands-on strategies, and meaningful connections. Engage with industry pioneers, explore cutting-edge approaches, and gain insights to propel your organization forward. Register: https://www.servicedesignglobalconference.com/ WDO Member: Service Design Network […]
In today’s interconnected world, Design is more than aesthetics: it’s a powerful medium of exchange that drives innovation, shapes behaviours, and delivers impact. Just as currency fuels economies, Design propels industries, cultures, and sustainability initiatives. The Design Currency as a theme explores how Design creates value: economic, social, and environmental. We explore how Design can […]
The 3rd Ibero-American Forum on Research and Design (Madrid, 11–14 Nov 2025) gathers academics, professionals, and startups to map the evolving design landscape with a 360° view. Its three tracks address research in universities, contributions from professionals and companies, and innovation from institutions and startups, fostering dialogue, diversity, sustainability, and transformative opportunities in Ibero-American design. […]
Survival and Evolution : Design Conference For the first time this year, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP)’s Design Korea and the Seoul Design Festival have jointly organized an international conference under the theme “Survival and Evolution.” A total of seven speakers will take the stage in line with this theme. The conference will […]
The 2025 Tsinghua International Conference on Art and Design Education will be held from November 15 to 16 in Milan, Italy. Under the theme of Future Context: A New Paradigm for Art and Design Education, it aims to examine the metamorphosis of artistic and design languages in the AI era, exploring how emergent linguistic logics […]
The first edition of the International Conference on Design focusing on Health and Well-being, hosted by the University of Tehran in 2025, explores the vital role of design in shaping healthcare experiences, products, services, and environments. As healthcare systems worldwide face complex challenges, including aging populations, mental health crises, and the need for more inclusive […]
We live in a moment of acute anticipation and anxiety, as AI and other digital technologies promise new wonders while challenges like the climate crisis and shifting global rules emerge. How to navigate this time of upheaval? Join Fortune in Macau, where global design leaders and senior executives from a host of professional backgrounds will gather to […]
MIREA — Russian Technological University invites university students and faculty in digital design fields, as well as IT-industry professionals (graphic designers, UX/UI designers, multimedia designers, 3D designers, digital artists, photographers, among others) to take part in the International Forum “Digital Design – CreativARTor,” to be held from March 23 to 26, 2026. This year, the […]
Design extends far beyond aesthetics. True design reconnects fragmented communities, revitalizes aging urban spaces, and improves the safety and convenience of citizens’ everyday lives. It is a powerful driver for urban innovation. This conference marks an important first step in translating that philosophy into action. More than an academic gathering for experts, this event has […]
As part of the official program of Guimarães – European Green Capital 2026, the DESIGN COMMIT 2026 – 2nd International Conference on Design & Industry will take place. This is an international platform dedicated to exploring the transformative role of design in building more sustainable, regenerative, and inclusive futures. This edition focuses on the theme […]
In a moment of rapid transformation, Design & Innovation Managers and Leaders have the opportunity to redefine what matters. As transformative technology expands what’s possible, the true power of Design remains: human-centered insight, empathy, and vision. In 2026, the Design Management Institute Conferences will explore how we might harness, balance, and direct these strengths to […]
