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.
The Future Of… | Chicago | 11-13 May | There’s a 40% discount available for members for The Future Of… conference on 11-13 May in Chicago, where our CEO will be joining global design leaders. Find out more >
Northern Design Festival | Lancaster | 13-15 May | Head to the Festival and watch a special live recording of the My Life in Design podcast, as well as a whole host of other events and activities. Find out more >
SXSW London | London | 1-6 June | Returning to London, SXSW is the global platform where ideas ignite, industries converge and the future takes shape. Find out more >
Podge Beach Club Summer Party | Century Club London | 9 June | Podge and the DBA are joining forces this Summer to bring you an evening of conversation, creativity and cocktails. Find out more >
Design Festival North | Birmingham 17 June | Liverpool 8 July | Design Festival North is hitting the road again in 2026 with three events for interior designers and architects, kicked off in Leeds in March, before it heads to Birmingham on 17 June and Liverpool on 8 July. Find out more >
London Design Bienalle | Somerset House London, UK | 5-29 June | Featuring world-leading design, innovation, creativity and research by exhibitors from across the globe, London Design Biennale showcases today’s designers and ideas that will change our world. Find out more >
London Open House Festival | London, UK | 12-20 September | An annual celebration of London’s architecture and neighbourhoods, and the people and communities that make them. Find out more >
Material Matters 2025 | Space House, London, UK | 16-19 September | Exhibitors, installations and curated content exploring material intelligence in architecture and design. Find out more >
BFI Film Festival | London, UK | 7-18 October | Discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling. Find out more >
London Packaging Week | Excel, London, UK | 16-17 Sept | London’s home of packaging innovation and design. Find out more >
Dutch Design Week | Eindhoven, The Netherlands | 17-25 October | Nine-days bursting with creativity, mind-blowing ideas and celebrations. Find out more >
Discover! Creative Careers Month 2026 | 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 >
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.
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