World Design Organization is a globally recognized non-governmental organization. They have special consultative status with the UN, aiming to promote and advance design and its power to enhance economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life. Founded in 1957, the World Design Organization services over 200 member organizations around the world, engaging thousands of individual designers through their innovative programming and initiatives that champion ‘design for a better world’.

Tickets will go on sale for the in-person event early 2025. Sign up to the World Design Congress 2025 newsletter for priority access to tickets. World Design Organization members enjoy complimentary tickets for the event. 

Anyone can purchase an in-person ticket for the World Design Congress 2025. There will be ticketing levels for freelancers, small businesses and students available.

We are looking for partners to come on board to support the event and its crucial Design for Planet mission. Please reach out about sponsorship opportunities.

The event will be live streamed for a global online audience. Tickets for the online event will go on sale later in 2025.

We are aiming to host world-class speakers from across the worlds of design, business and sustainability. The programme will be announced early 2025.

For all press enquiries please contact press@designcouncil.org.uk

For all partnership enquiries please contact ian.bushell@designcouncil.org.uk

For all general enquiries please contact congress@designcouncil.org.uk