The inaugural Dezeen Day conference in London on 30 October 2019 will address the future of cities, materials and education, as well as the circular economy and how to build a successful creative business.
The five themes have been selected by Dezeen's editorial team for their relevance and importance. Expert panels will discuss each topic, with the aim of setting the agenda for the future.
Dezeen Day is a new conference that will set the global agenda for architecture and design. Our first ever conference, it will also feature keynotes by leading figures from the world of architecture and design plus film screenings and a few surprises?
The five themes are as follows:

 
Designing for the circular economy
What is the circular economy and how do we design for it" Panellists, including leading architects, designers and business representatives, will explain how they are helping to transform the global economy from a linear model to a circular one that eliminates waste and pollution while enhancing vital ecosystems. This session is being held in conjunction with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which wants to enlist 20 million designers to help make circular design "the new normal".
Post-plastic materials
How can we solve the problems of plastic waste and what materials could replace it" This session aims to push forward the debate about the materials we'll use to build and manufacture with, as well as discussing realistic ways of reducing the global ...