Meet & Greet with UNESCO Creative Cities

At this Meet & Greet in the Shared Resources Space, visitors will have the opportunity to meet representatives from cities that use design as a catalyst for positive change. Through inspiring case studies and practical examples, the speakers will share how creative approaches can help build a more equitable and resource-conscious future.

Join us for international perspectives, fresh ideas and engaging conversations about the future of our cities. The event offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading voices from the UNESCO Cities of Design network and the regional design and creative community.

Speakers
Stijn Debaillie, UNESCO City of Design Kortrijk
Dwinita Larasati, UNESCO City of Design Bandung
Patrick Marmen, UNESCO City of Design Montreal, presenting From a City of Designers to a City of Design
Annie Marrs, Lead Officer of UNESCO City of Design Dundee and Coordinator of the UNESCO Cities of Design Network

As official focal points for their respective cities, the speakers bring diverse perspectives and valuable insights into how design can drive social, cultural and economic transformation.

Moderator
Prof. Dr. Felix Kosok, Lead Design Discourse & Design Action Plan at World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 and organiser of the upcoming Design Policy Days 2026.

The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session, a short discussion and open networking.

An event by Frankfurt Economic Development GmbH and Design FRM gGmbH as part of World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026. WDC 2026 is supported by the State of Hesse, the City of Frankfurt am Main and Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain.