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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260108T152348Z
CREATED:20260108T152348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T152348Z
UID:10001058-1767830400-1790812799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Global Sportswear Design Award
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Tsinghua University-Anta Group Sports Fashion Joint Research Center\, which is operated by the Academy of Arts & Design\, Tsinghua University\, the Global Sportswear Design Award is positioned at the forefront of the sportswear and fashion industry\, dedicated to exploring the integration of art and technological. \nThis year’s theme is MOVEMPOWER\, with four tracks on Science & Performance\, Nature & Symbiosis\, Culture & Diversity\, AI & Generation. \nSubmission deadline: March 20\, 2026. \nLearn more: https://design.anta.com/ \nWDO Member: Academy of Arts & Design\, Tsinghua University
URL:https://wdo.org/event/global-sportswear-design-award/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/The-3rd-Global-Sportswear-Award-Poster-e1767885799151.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260511T152807Z
CREATED:20260511T152807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T152807Z
UID:10001126-1778457600-1793663999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries: Biesse International Design Award
DESCRIPTION:Submit your proposal by November 2\, 2026! \nThe Award is promoted by Biesse — an international company that designs lines\, machines and components for processing materials — in collaboration with POLI.design. The competition invites students and emerging designers to explore the intersection between design\, technology\, and material innovation. \nProjects must incorporate at least two materials—wood\, glass\, stone\, plastic\, composite materials\, or metal—to demonstrate how technology and creativity can generate new dialogues between materials. \nLearn more\n  \nWDO Member: POLI.design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-biesse-international-design-award/
LOCATION:Torino\, Torino\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/biessedesignaward2026-e1778513254430.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260715T140230Z
CREATED:20260715T140230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T140230Z
UID:10001158-1778630400-1790812799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)
DESCRIPTION:The GYDC Global Youth Design Challenge\, jointly initiated by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) -Pechoin Eastern Heritage Art Fund and Germany’s Rams Foundation. Inspired by the design philosophy of legendary German industrial designer Dieter Rams\, this year’s annual theme is: LESS\, BUT BETTER. The challenge aims to support the next generation of young designers worldwide\, encourage dialogue and integration between Eastern and Western aesthetics. \nLearn more
URL:https://wdo.org/event/global-youth-design-challenge-gydc/
LOCATION:Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Challenge
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/globalyouthchallenge.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260529T164923Z
CREATED:20260529T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T164923Z
UID:10001137-1780012800-1790121599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:DesignEuropa Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The DesignEuropa Awards are the European Union’s awards for design excellence. They recognise creativity in design\, as well as influential figures in the field. The awards are a non-commercial competition and are open to any person\, entity or institution of any nationality that owns a valid EU design. \n  \nPublic Choice Award \nFor the first time\, you can take part in the DesignEuropa Awards by voting for your favourite finalist. Explore the designs and make your choice. The deadline to submit your vote is 22 September 2026. \nCast your vote
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designeuropa-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Ljubljana\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Awards
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/designeuropaawards2026.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260703T130021Z
CREATED:20260703T130021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T130021Z
UID:10001154-1780272000-1790812799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:The First Rongchang Pottery Creative Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 First Rongchang Pottery Creative Design Competition is open for submissions worldwide and is organized IDEN\, a member of WDO. The theme of the competition is “Millennia of Pottery Fire\, Leaping Towards the Future”\, focusing on pottery as the core medium for work submissions. \nThe registration deadline is July 17\, 2026. For more details\, please visit IDEN (www.iden.cn) or contact the competition organizing committee at gtycyfy@163.com. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: IDEN
URL:https://wdo.org/event/the-first-rongchang-pottery-creative-design-competition/
LOCATION:Chongqing\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/Competition-Poster-English-e1783083545357.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260703T130449Z
CREATED:20260703T130449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T130449Z
UID:10001155-1782864000-1790035199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Goldreed Industrial Design Award
DESCRIPTION:With the support of People’s Government of Hebei Province and Xiongan New Area Administrative Committee\, Goldreed Industrial Design Award (“GIDA” for short)\, was established in 2019. It is an international design prize driven by globalization\, specialization and market orientation\, hosted by Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute. GIDA has received over 42\,000 entries from 91 countries and regions\, with a total of more than 27 million RMB awarded to outstanding designs. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/goldreed-industrial-design-award-2/
LOCATION:Xiongan\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/goldreedaward2026.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260707T210905Z
CREATED:20260707T210905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T210905Z
UID:10001156-1783382400-1790812799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2026 International Train Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 International Train Design Competition\, themed “Smart Trains · Shared Future\,” is a global event organized by major rail entities  CRRC and MTR Corporation to drive innovation in rail transit. \nThe submission deadline is 30 September\, 2026\, where the competition offers RMB¥900\,000 in total prizes across two separate tracks: Train Industrial Design and Intelligent Solutions. \nRecommended registration deadline: 30 July 2026 \nView full version of the flyer \nRegister now\nWDO Members: CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co. Ltd.\, Hong Kong Design Association\, Hong Kong Design Center
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2026-international-train-design-competition/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026_intltraindesigncompetition.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTSTAMP:20260806T133203Z
CREATED:20260806T133203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T133203Z
UID:10001162-1785196800-1795737599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Perfume Refill Cap Design
DESCRIPTION:A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design a new refill dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home\, featuring a simple\, intuitive\, and safe mechanism that ensures a quick and convenient refilling experience while preventing direct contact between the user and the fragrance. Deadline: 26 November 2026. \nLearn more
URL:https://wdo.org/event/perfume-refill-cap-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/perfumefillcap.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260806T130620Z
CREATED:20260806T130620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T130620Z
UID:10001161-1785456000-1793318399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Phygital HORECA Experience Design
DESCRIPTION:A leading international coffee producer\, together with Desall\, invites you to conduct research\, including fieldwork\, into the best phygital interaction models currently available on the market. The objective is to identify solutions capable of connecting the physical experience in HORECA venues with digital services designed to enhance the customer experience\, strengthen the relationship between the brand and consumers\, and generate tangible business value. Deadline: 29 October 2026. \nLearn more
URL:https://wdo.org/event/phygital-horeca-experience-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/phygital.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260909T211458Z
CREATED:20260909T211458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T211458Z
UID:10001169-1788739200-1793491199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Joseph Binder Award 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Joseph Binder Award 2027 (JBA27)\, organized by designaustria\, is one of the world’s leading international competitions for graphic design and illustration. It is a chance to test your work against global standards and gain international exposure. \nThis year’s theme\, “Under Pressure\,” reflects the realities of creative practice today. \nOpen worldwide to designers\, illustrators\, agencies\, studios\, and students\, with no submission limit. \nWhy enter?\nHonoured works are featured in the official catalogue and a touring exhibition\, seen by designers\, clients\, and cultural institutions — visibility that’s hard to get elsewhere. \nThe 15 categories span Graphic Design\, Illustration\, and Special Categories\, including Design Fiction and the Henry Steiner Prize. Awards include trophies\, Honored Selection\, cash prizes for Design Fiction and more. It all culminates 29 April 2027 at Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier\, part of designaustria’s 100th anniversary\, with an exhibition\, symposium\, and ceremony. \nRegister now\n\nWDO Member: designaustria
URL:https://wdo.org/event/joseph-binder-award-2027/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/josephbinderaward2026.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260709T133008Z
CREATED:20260709T133008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T133008Z
UID:10001157-1789084800-1792108799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Valencia Design Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The València Design Fest is a month-long celebration of Mediterranean creativity\, bringing together professionals\, design firms\, and the public. Organized by WDO Member Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia\, the festival unites exhibitions\, fairs\, and tours to highlight the city’s UNESCO City of Design status. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia
URL:https://wdo.org/event/valencia-design-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Spain
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/valenciadesignfest2026.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260616T212459Z
CREATED:20260616T212459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T212459Z
UID:10001144-1789689600-1790812799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:France Design Week
DESCRIPTION:After a remarkable 2025 edition\, France Design Week returns from September 18 to 30\, 2026\, opening up Paris Design Week\, for a new series dedicated to creation and innovation. \nThis year\, the festival revolves around a committed and open theme: “D pour Design\, D pour Défi” (D for Design\, D for Challenge). It’s an invitation to examine the role of design in addressing major contemporary challenges. Ecological transition\, inclusion\, education\, healthcare\, social justice… these are all areas where design is called upon to offer concrete\, sensitive\, and collective solutions. \nMore than just a discipline\, design is emerging as a tool for action\, transformation\, and cooperation. This edition will highlight approaches\, projects\, and experiments that actively contribute to building a fairer and more sustainable future. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: APCI
URL:https://wdo.org/event/france-design-week-2/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Design week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/francedesignweek.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260909T195241Z
CREATED:20260909T195241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T195241Z
UID:10001166-1789948800-1790035199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:The Strategic Value of Design Rights: Turning protected design into competitiveness and growth
DESCRIPTION:Design protection is a cornerstone of a product’s value\, whether tangible or intangible. A registered design helps a company stand out in the market\, licence or sell its design as an asset\, and stop copycats — while giving investors the assurance that what they back is unique and protected. For many businesses\, design protection is a strategically important tool for growth and competitiveness. \nYet across Europe this potential remains unevenly used: registrations are dominated by larger companies\, while SMEs\, independent designers and design studios — who have just as much to gain — often leave their work unprotected. With the modernised EU design framework in force since 1 July 2026\, including new possibilities for digital and dynamic designs\, and with the growing role of AI in the creative process\, there has never been a more important moment to make the value of design protection tangible and accessible to the whole design community. \nLearn more\n\nWDO Member: Faculty of Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/the-strategic-value-of-design-rights-turning-protected-design-into-competitiveness-and-growth/
LOCATION:Llubjana\, Llubjana\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/beda-euipo-workshop-2026-website-image-timelocation-1120x630-1-e1788983542726.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T172747Z
CREATED:20260916T172747Z
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UID:10001171-1790244000-1790274600@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Biophilia Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Biophilia in Practice: Sensing\, Belonging\, Regenerating \n24 September 2026 | Online | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM CEST \nJoin Living Future Europe for the fourth edition of the Biophilia Summit\, our annual international all-day conference exploring how stronger relationships between people and nature can create healthier\, more resilient and regenerative futures. \nBringing together researchers\, designers\, architects\, developers\, manufacturers\, educators\, artists\, policymakers and innovators from around the world\, the Summit showcases the latest research\, built projects\, products and practices advancing biophilia across disciplines. \nWhether you’re designing buildings\, shaping policy\, conducting research or leading community initiatives\, you’ll gain practical insights from leading experts\, discover inspiring projects and innovations\, and connect with an international community committed to advancing healthier\, more regenerative places. \nLearn more
URL:https://wdo.org/event/biophilia-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/biophiliasummit2026.webp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260630T181641Z
CREATED:20260630T181641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181641Z
UID:10001151-1790294400-1790380799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Rome Future Week® – Dynamic brand: designing an evolving identity
DESCRIPTION:In the context of Rome Future Week® 2026\, a conversation dedicated to the Dynamic brand methodology as a model for designing identities capable of adapting\, growing\, and building relationships over time. Drawing from the book Dynamic brand\, Emanuele Cappelli will join Paola Bellin in a Reading Room curated by [e]Design Festival\, exploring the brand as a living system at the intersection of design\, culture\, and innovation. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: Cappelli Identity Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/rome-future-week-dynamic-brand-designing-an-evolving-identity/
LOCATION:Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Design week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/cappelli_romefutureweek.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260521T132539Z
CREATED:20260521T132449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132539Z
UID:10001132-1790380800-1791158399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Atlanta Design Festival
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta Design Festival is a platform to celebrate\, convene\, & connect creative industries. The festival invites the brightest creative leaders and organizations to host installations\, exhibitions\, design and architecture tours\, film screenings\, conference panels and more\, to showcase Atlanta as a global powerhouse and innovator of ideas. \nLearn more
URL:https://wdo.org/event/atlanta-design-festival/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/atlantadesignfestival2026.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20251216T170800Z
CREATED:20251216T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T170800Z
UID:10001045-1790553600-1790899199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Feria Hábitat València
DESCRIPTION:Hábitat Valencia is a well-established project recognized as the leading international showcase for the Spanish habitat industry\, featuring a wide range of furniture\, lighting\, décor\, upholstery\, and bedding. \nIn 2026\, it offers an integrated showcase\, enhancing visitor interest with: Textilhogar\, Contract\, nude\, crafts\, decoration\, and interior design. \nLearn more: https://www.feriahabitatvalencia.com/en/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/feria-habitat-valencia-3/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Trade show/Fair
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/feriahabitat2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260702T151409Z
CREATED:20260702T151330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T151409Z
UID:10001152-1790553600-1791158399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:XXI Tallinn Design Festival
DESCRIPTION:Disainiöö / Tallinn Design Festival is the largest design festival in the Baltics\, bringing together designers\, entrepreneurs\, students and design enthusiasts. For over twenty years it has been a key international platform for ideas\, innovation and collaboration. The 2026 theme\, Future of Product Design\, explores sustainability\, adaptability and material awareness through conferences\, exhibitions\, workshops and citywide events. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: Estonian Association of Designers
URL:https://wdo.org/event/xxi-tallinn-design-festival/
LOCATION:Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/820x360px_DOO_FB.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T090000
DTSTAMP:20260916T204049Z
CREATED:20260916T202805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T204049Z
UID:10001172-1790668800-1790672400@wdo.org
SUMMARY:The $17 Billion Problem: Breaking the Design Research Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Research can validate what exists\, but it can also constrain imagination and keep designers anchored to the present. US-based organizations spend approximately $17 billion annually on design research\, yet its dominance deserves to be challenged. \nJoin WDO Educational Member SCAD for this 60-minute webinar as they explore alternative methods centred on intuition\, experimentation\, reframing and creative disruption. The question is simple: What might designers discover if\, instead of researching what is\, they became better at imagining what does not yet exist? \nThe webinar is open to everyone but aimed at design professionals and graduate students. \nRegister now\n\nWDO Member: Savannah College of Arts and Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/the-17-billion-problem-breaking-the-design-research-addiction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/scad_webinar.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260826T124728Z
CREATED:20260826T124728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T124728Z
UID:10001165-1790812800-1793491199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Urban October - WORLD HABITAT DAYS 2026 Adequate Housing For All
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the Faculty of Design will once again open its doors to Urban October\, an international month dedicated to design\, cities\, communities\, public space\, housing\, sustainability and the many questions that shape the way we live together. \nAt the Faculty of Design\, Urban October is much more than a programme of events. It is a space for learning\, meeting\, questioning\, creating and connecting. Throughout the month\, our students will have the opportunity to take part in lectures\, workshops\, design talks\, exhibitions\, conferences and guided visits that connect different fields of design — from interior design\, visual communications and fashion\, to textiles\, design management\, sustainable development and the wider culture of living. \nDuring October\, we will also mark World Habitat Day\, an important international observance dedicated to the future of cities and the fundamental right to adequate shelter. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: Faculty of Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/urban-october-world-habitat-days-2026-adequate-housing-for-all/
LOCATION:Llubjana\, Llubjana\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Festival,Other
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/worldhabitatdays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T084500
DTSTAMP:20260413T193456Z
CREATED:20260130T152809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T193456Z
UID:10001069-1790841600-1790844300@wdo.org
SUMMARY:WDO Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:WDO Member Mixer is a virtual networking initiative designed exclusively for WDO’s membership community. This global session will offer space for both new and longstanding members alike to connect\, converse and build relationships across regions and disciplines.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/wdomembermixer-oct2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/membermixer_oct2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260616T213708Z
CREATED:20260616T213708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T213708Z
UID:10001145-1791158400-1791763199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Design Week Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Design Week Mexico (DWM) is an annual festival celebrating architectural innovation\, industrial design\, and contemporary craftsmanship. The upcoming edition will take place from October 5 to October 11\, 2026\, bringing together top architects\, emerging creators\, and design enthusiasts across various iconic hubs in Mexico City. Since 2009\, the festival serves as a collaborative platform to tackle local urban and artistic challenges with global relevance. \nLearn more
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-week-mexico-2/
LOCATION:Mexico City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Design week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/dwm26-scaled.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260909T195844Z
CREATED:20260909T195844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T195844Z
UID:10001167-1791331200-1791590399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Pavilion 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pavilion is an international event based in Bogotá\, Colombia\, conceived to share creation and practice-based research in creative disciplines. The event is open to anyone interested in design\, architecture\, art\, the humanities and creative practices. Over three days\, the event will offer exhibitions\, lectures by national and international keynotes\, performances\, showcases and activities that aim to strengthen the creative ecosystem of these fields. \nLearn more\nWDO Member: Universidad de los Andes
URL:https://wdo.org/event/pavilion-2026-2/
LOCATION:Bogóta\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/pavilion2026.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T090000
DTSTAMP:20260916T204122Z
CREATED:20260916T203920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T204122Z
UID:10001173-1792569600-1792573200@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Design Education NOW: Shaping a World in Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join WDO Member ENSCi – Les Ateliers and colleagues for an inside look at ‘Maintenant | Design for Transitions’\, France’s ambitious national programme that is reshaping design education and better equipping graduates for the transitions ahead. Backed by the French Government\, this pioneering initiative is fostering new interdisciplinary approaches\, strengthening the skills employers are demanding\, and creating stronger links between education\, industry and public policy. \nTune in to this WDO Member webinar to discover how the French design community secured national support\, the lessons learned in building a nationwide programme\, and why this model offers valuable insights for design schools and corporate leaders seeking to prepare for the future of design. \n\nRegister now\n\nWDO Member: ENSCi – Les Ateliers
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-education-now-shaping-a-world-in-transition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/ensci_webinar.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260203T182457Z
CREATED:20260203T182457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T182457Z
UID:10001075-1793145600-1793404799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Service Design Global Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Service Design Network has announced that registration for the Service Design Global Conference 2026(SDGC26) is officially open! \nIn 2026\, they are bringing the international Service Design community to Germany\, gathering both in-person in Wiesbaden\, in the vibrant Frankfurt RheinMain region\, and online for our virtual attendees. \n“We are especially proud to organize this landmark event in cooperation with the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026.” \nLearn more and register here: https://www.service-design-network.org/headlines/sdgc26 \nWDO Member: Service Design Network
URL:https://wdo.org/event/service-design-global-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference,World Design Capital
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/sdgc2026.avif
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260608T145810Z
CREATED:20260608T145810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T145810Z
UID:10001138-1793318400-1793491199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Drawing Dialogues: Calibration and Celebration of Drawing in Design
DESCRIPTION:‘Drawing Dialogues: Calibration and Celebration of Drawing in Design’\, a two-day symposium by National Institute of Design (NID)\, Ahmedabad on 30th & 31st Oct 2026. \nAbstracts maybe submitted before the 30th June 2026 for presentations and selected abstracts will be invited to present at the symposium. \nFor more details visit the website or write to on drawingdialogues@nid.edu \nLearn more \nWDO Member: National Institute of Design (NID)\, Ahmedabad
URL:https://wdo.org/event/drawing-dialogues-calibration-and-celebration-of-drawing-in-design/
LOCATION:Gandhinagar\, India
CATEGORIES:Symposium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/drawingdialogues.webp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260908T142131Z
CREATED:20260203T174609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T142131Z
UID:10001074-1794355200-1794700799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:World Design Policy Days – Future needs Design
DESCRIPTION:11-14 November 2026 \nThe Design Policy Days serve as the four-day closing event of WDC 2026 and a central forum for exchange between design\, politics\, science\, and society. The goal is to generate momentum for the sustainable shaping of cities\, regions\, and democratic community life. Three conferences in Wiesbaden\, Offenbach\, and Frankfurt are dedicated to the themes of public administration\, stance\, and politics—exploring how design can act as a catalyst for addressing social and political challenges. \nGet tickets\nWDO Member: WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
URL:https://wdo.org/event/worlddesignpolicydays/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:World Design Capital
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/WDC2026_designpolicydays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260507T141124Z
CREATED:20260507T140821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T141124Z
UID:10001121-1794614400-1794700799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026: Network of Cities Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Network of Cities Meeting aims to offer political decision-makers in the region an exclusive preview of the results of WDC 2026\, while also engaging them in dialogue with other previous World Design Capitals. \nMore to come. \nWDO Member: WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
URL:https://wdo.org/event/wdc2026-network-of-cities-meeting/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:World Design Capital
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/WDC2026_networkoficities.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260507T141048Z
CREATED:20260507T141048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T141048Z
UID:10001122-1794614400-1794700799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026: Convocation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The concluding highlight of the WDC year 2026 in Frankfurt RheinMain will be the Convocation Ceremony. In a festive ceremony\, the title will be handed over to the next World Design Capital\, Busan\, South Korea. \nMore to come. \nWDO Member: WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
URL:https://wdo.org/event/wdc-frankfurt-rheinmain-2026-convocation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:World Design Capital
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/WDC2026_convocationceremony.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260330T171338Z
CREATED:20260318T133511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T171338Z
UID:10001097-1795046400-1795391999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Design Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:DESIGN MUMBAI is India’s International contemporary design trade show\, set to host its third edition from 19-22 November 2026 at Jio World Garden\, Mumbai. As an international trade focussed event for design\, architecture and interiors capturing the creative energy and consumer power of India featuring international and Indian contemporary brands and designers; housing a series of exclusive design features and a varied portfolio of world-class design brands and talks. \nLearn more: https://designmumbai.com/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-mumbai/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Design week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-with-brand-colour.png
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