World Design Congress - Design for Planet 2025
Tuesday 9th September 2025 to Wednesday 10th September 2025
Barbican Centre, London

The prestigious World Design Congress is coming to London for the first time in over 50 years.

Bringing together design innovators, business leaders and academic thinkers from around the globe to connect, share learning and inspire action around this year’s theme; Design for Planet.
The 34th edition of the biannual gathering will be hosted at the iconic Barbican Centre for two days of inspirational keynotes, dynamic break-out sessions, and opportunities for intelligent collision. Make sure you’re in the room when design decides to collectively face the climate and nature crisis.