“Design for Humanity”, the Design Shanghai Global Design Conference

In 2025, the Design Shanghai Design Forum rebrands as the Design Shanghai Global Design Conference with the overarching theme Design for Humanity. The conference will be held from June 4-6.

This three-day event will feature in-depth discussions centred around six key sub-themes: Home, Urbanism/Ruralism, Culture and Community; Home from Home, Privacy, Culture, Emotion and Serenity; The World of Work, Sustainability, Infrastructure and Social Change; Culture, Craft, Tradition vs Modernity in the City and the Country, Materials and Process at the Heart of Community; The Future, Materials, Technology, Responsive buildings, Joy and Emotion as Function; Contemplation, Calm, Serenity, Inner Space.

This year's Global Design Conference will bring together leading experts and thought leaders from around the world to explore how design can shape the future of human society. The highlight speakers include: Ole Scheeren, Chief designer of Buro Ole Scheeren; Paul Priestman, Chairman and Creative Director of PULI innovation; Changrui FU, Associate Partner of MAD; Li HUA, Founder and Principal Architect of TAO(Trace Architecture Office); and Robert Greenwood, Partner and Director for Asia Pacific of Snøhetta.