Registration is now open for the DNDA25 Summit, co-hosted by Singapore Polytechnic and the Don Norman Design Award, set to take place from 19 to 21 November 2025 at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre. This marks the first time the summit will be held outside the United States, underscoring Asia’s rising role in shaping design for societal impact.
Themed “Humanity-Centred Design (HCD+): The Future of Education, Business and Community,” the summit will gather global designers, innovators, and educators. Attendees can expect transformative keynotes, stories of design breakthroughs, and debates on how HCD+ can foster positive change for people and the planet.
Keynote speakers include design pioneer Don Norman, Ezio Manzini from Politecnico di Milano, and Daniel Iacofano, CEO of MIG. Also speaking are Dr Wong Sweet Fun from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Sanjay Purohit of the Centre for Exponential Change, with more speakers to be announced.
A highlight of the event will be the DNDA25 Awards, celebrating contributions in early-career work, educational programmes, and organisational leadership. Honourees will share insights from their design journeys, inspiring others to integrate humanity-centred values into their work.
This summit builds on a partnership between Singapore Polytechnic and Don Norman, which began in 2023. The collaboration has grown, with SP receiving global recognition at DNDA24 for leadership in the HCD+ space. The DNDA25 Summit invites professionals, students, and industry leaders to join a movement redefining design’s impact.
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