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.
D&AD Legends of Design: Mike Dempsey | London E2 | 27 Jan | The Legends of Design is a series hosted by Michael Johnson of Johnson Banks, dedicating a series of evenings to the life and work of landmark figures in design, with this event welcoming Mike Dempsey. Find out more >
Design Festival North | Leeds | 11 March | Design Festival North is hitting the road again in 2026 with three events for interior designers and architects, kicking off in Leeds in March, before heading to Birmingham on 17 June and Liverpool on 8 July. Find out more >
Circular Design Summit 2026 | Stuttgart, Germany | 25 March | The Circular Design Summit is the event for everyone who sees design as a strategic force in the transformation towards a circular economy. It brings together companies, designers, developers and sustainability experts who don’t just talk about circularity, they actively shape it. 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