World Design Congress 2025

The 34th World Design Congress returns to London for the first time since 1969, taking place at the iconic Barbican Centre, noted for its brutalist architecture and sustainable design, on September 9–10, followed by the WDO General Assembly on September 11.  Hosted by the UK’s Design Council in partnership with the World Design Organization and aligned with the London Design Festival, it convenes global innovators to explore its 2025 theme: Design for Planet, spotlighting vital solutions to the climate crisis via keynotes, workshops, breakout sessions, and exhibitions. Find out more about this event here.