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This is our programme!

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About WDC 2026

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Become a partner!

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How we work together

WDC 2026 thrives on collaboration with stakeholders from the Frankfurt RheinMain region. These can include cultural institutions, universities, businesses, foundations, associations, collectives or individuals.

Overview
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Our motivation

We want to work with the Frankfurt RheinMain region on pioneering projects and numerous events to explore what design can achieve for everyone of us – for society, for how we live together and for democracy.

Vision

Upcoming events

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June
02
Mo
15:00
WDC consultation hour

02.06.2025

What's new

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Going global!
From Milan to Brussels, all the way to Vienna and Copenhagen: WDC 2026 is traveling from one design hotspot to the next.
Young Talent Design Campius
Young Talent Design Campus
Students, teachers and graduates from various disciplines present their projects, concepts and visions – application phase starts soon!
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Publication
Anyone who wants to dive deeper into the topic of design for society and social impact should take a look at the new publication Design for Democracy.
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July
08
Tu
Jul
16
Tu
Sep
WDC Academy
The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.