Open FRM

What is the Open FRM?

The Open FRM is a major hybrid event format taking place as part of the World Design Capital 2026. It is a well-established format of the World Design Organization – the World Design Experience. It combines festival, trade fair, networking platform and innovation forum – aimed at the entire cultural and creative industries, as well as anyone who stands to benefit from them.

On various dates, it will be held across Frankfurt, Offenbach, Wiesbaden, and Darmstadt.

The vision: A stage for everyone who wants more!

• Visibility for all: From start-ups to global corporations – everyone will find the right format.
• New impulses & creative synergies: A focus on innovation and cross-industry networking.
• International reach: Impact far beyond Hesse, with global relevance.

These are the Open Formats:

• Open Doors – Show how you work!
  Open your studios, workshops or offices and offer insights into your creative processes.
• Open Minds – Bring your ideas to the stage!
  A platform for talks, panel discussions and exchange with experts from design, business and culture.
• Open Spaces – Big stage, big impact!
  Present yourself on our curated spaces or develop your own formats – for maximum attention.
• Open Next – The future meets the present!
  Especially for young talents, students and universities – this is about perspectives, emerging creatives, and fresh ideas.

The Open FRM is decentralised, diverse and inclusive – the ideal opportunity to showcase your work, build networks, and help shape the future.