Business of Design Week 2026 — Design in Dialogue
November 16 - November 21
Business of Design Week (BODW) returns to Hong Kong from 16–21 November 2026 under the theme Design in Dialogue: Connect + Transform. Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre, the week brings together design, architecture, innovation and business through conferences, forums, exhibitions, awards and citywide programmes, with Switzerland serving as Partner Country for the first time.
The 2026 edition is structured around six topic areas spanning reimagined spaces, regenerative culture and curation, brand transformation, artisanal innovation, longevity, and future-facing media and education. Its flagship BODW Summit runs from 18–20 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, while related programmes extend across the city. Event-wide times and admission vary by programme.
For architects and designers, the strongest value lies in the overlap between spatial practice, design strategy, cultural production and business. The programme is particularly useful for professionals tracking how design is being positioned as a tool for institutional, urban and commercial transformation across Asian and European contexts.
ArchUp Perspective
BODW is most relevant to architects, designers, creative directors and researchers working across disciplines. Its value is strongest in the summit and cross-sector dialogue; visitors seeking a conventional product fair should treat it as a broader design and ideas platform rather than a sourcing event.
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