3 Conferences, 3 Cities: The Future Needs Design

World Design Policy Conference / World Design Network of Cities Meeting / WDC Convocation Ceremony

The World Design Policy Conference 2026 will be the global gathering for design, politics and science, aiming to establish design as a strong driver for addressing societal and political challenges. The conference is divided into 3 themes – Politics, Administration and Attitude – and will take place in Wiesbaden, Frankfurt and Offenbach. The highlight: the Design Assembly in Frankfurt Paulskirche, bringing together all perspectives and fostering dialogue with regional politics.For this special occasion, we’re bringing together the international network of World Design Capitals and the key players in the region. During the festive Convocation Ceremony, we will proudly pass the WDC title to the next World Design Capital.