IDZ Member Circle

Shaping Trustful Futures by Design

On 9 July 2026, the IDZ Member Circle takes place as part of the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 programme. Hosted together with IDZ member Manyone in Frankfurt’s Ostend, the event brings together design leaders, experts and decision makers for a full day of workshops, talks and conversations.

The day’s schedule explores the evolving role of design in the age of AI, spanning UX and product leadership, agentic systems, compliance, risk and organizational structures.

The event is structured in two parts. The morning will focus on peer-to-peer workshops. Participants can choose between a Future Foresight session led by Manyone’s Managing Partner, Hendrik von Spreckelsen, and a workshop exploring the evolving role of UX leadership in an AI-driven world, led by Manyone’s Global Managing Partner, Kate McElroy.

In the afternoon, keynotes by design leads and project pitches by award-winning talents, speakers explore how design can shape responsible technologies, enable trust and informed decision making, and support anticipation rather than reaction.

The IDZ Member Circle offers an exclusive space for professional exchange, critical discussion and meaningful connections within the IDZ network. Held in English, the event is aimed at professionals who see design not only as execution, but as a driver of future-ready organizations and systems.

The event will be held in English.

IDZ – International Design Center Berlin
Founded in 1968, the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) is a leading, independent German design institution. We promote design as a driver for business and social innovation.

Our multidisciplinary member network provides knowledge and expertise from diverse fields and industries. We connect the design field with businesses, foster knowledge exchange and implement projects and events. We work in active exchange with representatives from politics, culture and science at national and international levels.