Looking for an inspiring day out, or a deep-dive into a particular subject? There are many industry events held every year to enrich your team and business. We’ve compiled a snap-shot of what’s coming up.
The DBA team might be in attendance, or speaking at some of these events, so get in touch if you’re planning to go – we’re always up for meeting members there. And keep an eye out for special offers for members too.
You can also stay up to date with DBA events, which are tailored specifically to address the needs of our members and the design industry.
BTF+, The Bristol Festival of Tech, Creativity and Culture | Bristol, UK | 6-11 October | Bringing together the city’s creators, technologists, founders, funders and storytellers for six days of talks, showcases and experiences that blend innovation, creativity and technology. Find out more >
_matter Festival 2025 | Berlin, Germany | On now until 12 October | What happens when we think of materials not as passive substances, but as active co-creators of our world? The ‘＿matter Festival’ will transform Berlin into an open laboratory for materials research and design. Find out more >
BFI Film Festival | London, UK | 8-19 October | Discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling. Find out more >
London Packaging Week | Excel, London, UK | 15-16 Oct | London’s home of packaging innovation and design. Find out more >
Dutch Design Week | Eindhoven, The Netherlands | 18-26 October | Nine-days bursting with creativity, mind-blowing ideas and celebrations. Find out more >
Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025 | Nationwide | November | An industry-led initiative designed to provide young people with encounters and experiences of the creative industries through in-school, workplace and online opportunities. There are several ways for individuals and companies to get involved. Find out more >
Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs | Japan House, London, UK | Until 9 November | This exhibition demonstrates how the beauty and precision of Japanese design has shaped the art of visual communication. | Find out more >
What the UK/India Free Trade Agreement will mean for the UK Creative Sector | Online | 18 November | Hosted by the Department for Business & Trade, whether you are already exporting to India or are at the early stage of researching this exciting market, this webinar will give you a good overview of how the free trade agreement can benefit your business and help you grow. Find out more >
The events on this calendar are not delivered by the DBA and although we have provided topline dates and details, this isn’t an endorsement of the content. We recommend doing your own research before deciding to book.
If you’d like to suggest an event for this calendar, please email christina.warren@dba.org.uk with brief details.
From people to planet: lessons from a design agency by Jo Barnard
Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About The Future by Nick Foster
How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed by Richard Susskind
Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building our World by Thomas Heatherwick