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SUMMARY:Designing resilience: comment l'échec nous façonne
DESCRIPTION: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 design in action. \nHear insights from local design voices\, share your own perspectives on resilience and connect with designers\, innovators and industry leaders from across the city. Light refreshments will be served. \nRegistration is free and open to all. \nRegister now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/world-industrial-design-day-montreal
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designing-resilience-comment-lechec-nous-faconne/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:World Industrial Design Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260621T044752
CREATED:20260527T174237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T174629Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming World Design Capital 2030
DESCRIPTION: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\, cultural\, and environmental progress. \nThe bid process brings together government\, industry\, academia\, and the local design community to shape a shared vision for sustainable urban development. Designated cities have used the WDC platform to strengthen creative industries\, attract investment and tourism\, and elevate their international profile. \nJoin this 90-minute webinar on 17 June 2026 to learn about the WDC 2030 call for applications\, key criteria\, and how your city or region can become part of a global network of design-led innovation. \nRegister now
URL:https://wdo.org/event/becoming-world-design-capital-2030/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar,Webinar,World Design Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T080000
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CREATED:20260130T151924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T193400Z
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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-jun2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T044752
CREATED:20260413T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T194315Z
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SUMMARY:From Tradition to Transformation: Cities\, Design & Montréal
DESCRIPTION:What does design mean for cities today? \nAs part of Semaine Design de Montréal\, join World Design Organization at the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises for a special screening of its first documentary short\, From Tradition to Transformation: World Design Capital Valencia 2022 (Spanish with English subtitles). The 40-minute film offers a powerful look into how design shapes a city’s identity\, culture and everyday life. \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the future of design-led urban transformation\, and an opportunity to network with Montreal’s creative community. Your ticket includes one drink. \nRegister now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/from-tradition-to-transformation-cities-design-and-montreal \nHosted by: World Design Organization
URL:https://wdo.org/event/from-tradition-to-transformation-cities-design-montreal/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Design week,WDO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000
DTSTAMP:20260621T044752
CREATED:20260305T164224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T142630Z
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SUMMARY:DESIGN CODES: A Co-Design Working Session
DESCRIPTION:Design Codes will only be meaningful if they reflect lived practice and diverse global contexts. WDO Members are invited to join an interactive working session to help shape the next iteration of the Design Codes. \nBuilding on the presentation shared at the General Assembly in September 2025\, this session will briefly recap the framework and open discussion for critique\, reflection\, and practical input ahead of the June 2026 milestone. \nJoin us to help co-design the principles that will guide design worldwide. \nVisit https://wdo.org/programmes/special-projects/designcodes/ to review background material. \nRegister today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60PZBMyORuib5tnlk-BJuA
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-codes-a-co-design-working-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event,WDO Member Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T084500
DTSTAMP:20260621T044752
CREATED:20260130T151309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T205655Z
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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.  \nRegister now: https://live.remo.co/e/wdo-member-mixer/register
URL:https://wdo.org/event/wdomembermixer-mar2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T165704Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming World Design Capital 2030 | Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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\, cultural\, and environmental progress. \nThe bid process brings together government\, industry\, academia\, and the local design community to shape a shared vision for sustainable urban development. Designated cities have used the WDC platform to strengthen creative industries\, attract investment and tourism\, and elevate their international profile. \nJoin this 90-minute webinar on 11 March 2026 to learn about the WDC 2030 call for applications\, key criteria\, and how your city or region can become part of a global network of design-led innovation. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vrSKd22XS2-FuqzdOkJSQg \n  \nWith special guest\n \nMai Thi NguyenBoard Chair\, WDC San Diego Tijuana 2024\nMai Thi Nguyen is an award-winning public scholar and Director of the Design Lab at UC San Diego. As Board Chair for World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024\, she was instrumental in shaping and leading the region’s binational programme.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/becoming-world-design-capital-2030-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar,Webinar,World Design Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
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CREATED:20260203T145551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205630Z
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SUMMARY:WDO Interdesign Siargao Island 2026 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join this 60-minute virtual information session hosted by WDO and the Design Center of the Philippines to learn more about Interdesign Siargao Island 2026\, including the participant application process\, programme theme and key objectives. \nGuided by the theme Design Innovation and Resiliency for the Tropics\, Interdesign Siargao Island 2026 is an immersive\, field-based residency that will take place from 13–24 July 2026. Participant applications are now open globally until 31 March 2026. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ivt-1J_TrukqYIAZTrSTg#/registration \nWDO Member: Design Center of the Philippines
URL:https://wdo.org/event/webinar-interdesign-siargao-island-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Interdesign,WDO Member Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T223000
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CREATED:20251027T154757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T211537Z
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SUMMARY:Grow your design event with a WDO endorsement
DESCRIPTION:Looking to grow your design event’s audience and impact? Join this interactive webinar led by WDO Secretariat as we explore how WDO’s Endorsement Programme can elevate your initiative to a global audience. \nIn this session\, we’ll share how WDO Endorsements promote design-led events from conferences\, competitions\, awards and even podcasts. Understand why global companies like Braun\, Andreu World\, BRP and Seoul Design Award have worked with WDO to promote their events to our worldwide community. \nOpen to all\, whether you’re a WDO Member or new to our network! \nRegister today: Webinar
URL:https://wdo.org/event/grow-your-design-event-with-a-wdo-endorsement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar,Webinar
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