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Busan Design Festival (BDF) is a design event that was held for the first time in 2021 in Busan, a place that has the potential to grow into a design […]
How to Achieve Liveable and Sustainable Metropolitan Futures? Cities are at the center of global challenges, from climate resilience to inclusive growth. Metropolitan areas in particular are shaping how these […]
A binational project brings together German and Dutch designers to work collaboratively on current social, economic and cultural issues. From 14 to 28 June, the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt […]
The CATIA User Symposium Europe (CUSE) brings CATIA users together to learn, share, and connect. On 16 June, join hands-on workshops in Creative Design, ICEM, MBSE, and advanced mechanical techniques. […]
Every two years, WDO invites cities and regions worldwide to bid for the World Design Capital® designation. WDC is intended for cities that strategically leverage design to drive economic, social, […]
In its commitment to advancing the global glass industry, Şişecam launched the Şişecam Glass Symposium in 1985. Over the following 40 years, the symposium steadily evolved into an international event, attracting hundreds of distinguished […]
In celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2026, join World Design Organization, BRP, and the Association des designers industriels du Québec for an evening of discussion and networking exploring resilient […]
The UCLG Congress and World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders) is the flagship gathering of cities, regions, and their associations—bringing together mayors, governors, councillors, civil society partners, and representatives […]
The award that makes brand success visible. The German Brand Awards are one of the leading brand competitions in the German-speaking world. Since 2016, they have honoured excellence in holistic […]
A unique international event that transcends disciplinary and geographical boundaries, the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona brings together renowned architects, researchers, and influential figures from multiple fields to promote the […]
The Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University will launch its 2026 International Summer Program under the overarching theme “Design Futures: Shared Vision.” The annual sub-theme is Resilient Symbiosis. […]
In celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2026, WDO is once again bringing the global design community together for let’s talk resilience. Streaming live on WDO’s YouTube channel on 29 […]
Immersive, design-driven learning in Milan — one of the world’s design capitals. Hands-on, interdisciplinary, and international, with lectures, studio visits, and project work within the Politecnico di Milano Design System. […]
Module is an open-air festival featuring selected concerts, DJ sets, audiovisual performances, engaging talks, and workshops. It transforms the Kulturcampus Frankfurt into a weekend full of sound, design, and discourse around […]
Design for Everyone is an invitation for all of San Diego to explore and celebrate design. Design shapes everything around us: what we wear, the spaces we live in, the […]
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, […]
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. In 2026, it offers an […]
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 […]
The Service Design Network has announced that registration for the Service Design Global Conference 2026(SDGC26) is officially open! In 2026, they are bringing the international Service Design community to Germany, gathering […]
During the three-day World Design Policy Days, the World Design Policy Conference 2026 will serve as a global meeting place for design, politics and science to establish design as a […]
