PROGRAMME
*subject to change
8:00 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:10 Opening remarks
9:10 - 10:10 Plenary 1: Design Futures
Setting the context, innovation that influences directions towards the future by changing present experiences while addressing contemporary challenges through design.
10:10 - 11:10 Plenary 2: Future of Cities
A discussion on sustainability and livability in rapid urbanization and the transition from an extractive to a generative economy.
11:10 - 11:40 Fireside Chat on Design Futures
11:40 - 12:40 Lunch break
12:40 - 13:55 Shark Tank - Pitching Session
(Each will be given 5 mins - Pitching, 10 mins - Negotiations)
13:55 - 14:55 Plenary 3: Wearable Tech
Discussion on intelligent products and how its functionalities enable solutions to improve day to day activity.
14:55 - 15:55 Plenary 4: Materials Matter
Discussion on sustainable material design and innovation - how it is crucial to carefully consider materials in design and craft to develop products fit for the future.
15:55 - 16:55 Plenary 5: Craft, Tech, and Social Innovation
Concluding the conference is a thought-provoking discussion on weaving design through craft, technology, and social innovation as a system-changing opportunity for better futures.
16:55 - 17:25 Fireside Chat
17:25 - 17:35 Closing Remarks
17:35 - 18:00 Closing Spiel & end of program
