First established in Stockholm (Sweden) in 1959, the Congress and General Assembly have been held every two years in various locations around the world. Through a bid process, a host city is selected and works in concert with WDO to deliver a programme addressing key issues for the global design community. Since 2017, WDO has adopted a new format and currently holds a two-day World Design Congress™ that in part, continues to provide its members with the authority to set the operational direction of the organization, as well as encourages participation from a wider community of stakeholders interested in supporting its mission of design for a better world.
Below is a list of these past Congresses and Assemblies:
