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Advanced Design Conference 2026 (World Design Intelligence Summit)
16 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026 Teatro Sociale Como, Como
The Advanced Design Conference, part of the World Design Intelligence Summit, is an international forum in Como, Italy where design academics, industry leaders and policymakers meet. The programme combines peer-reviewed research presentations with keynotes, workshops and governance sessions, publishes open-access ISBN-registered proceedings, and runs alongside the World Design Exhibition and the A' Design Award events at the historic Teatro Sociale.
Conference theme
Shape Tomorrow's Design Intelligence
Objectives
To connect design theory, professional practice and public governance; to publish and actively promote open-access design research; and to explore how design can shape products, services, cities and policy.
Who should attend
Design researchers and academics, design professionals across disciplines, corporate design and innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and government policy makers.