Designinspire 2026

Designinspire 2026 takes place on 18–21 November 2026 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. It is organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Design Centre, and B2DB lists 1 speaker and 28 sessions announced so far.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in partnership with the Business of Design Week (BODW), DesignInspire is an international exhibition about creativity. It is an exchange platform for global creative figures, design brands, design associations and institutes to showcase their work, featuring interactive installations, design products and projects alongside fringe events such as InnoTalks and workshops.

Key facts

Speakers (1)

Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.

• Gao Ming Founder, M77

Agenda (28 sessions)

Day 1 — Thursday 19 November 2026

• Infinite Spaces: Modular Structures Workshop 11:00–12:30 · Workshops
• Tradition Reimagined - Cloisonné & Raden Coaster Workshop 11:00–12:30 · Workshops
• "Evolving Media, Empowering Culture " City Sharing Session (Hong Kong Edition@DesignInspire) 11:45–12:20 · InnoTalks
• Glow in Wood - Wooden Night Light Workshop 14:00–16:00 · Workshops
• Paper Starlight: Little Planet Workshop 14:00–15:00 · Workshops
• Poly U Department of Architecture Exhibition – Architectonic and Form 14:15–15:00 · InnoTalks
• From Crafting Objects to Shaping Living Spaces 15:15–15:45 · InnoTalks — Gao Ming
• Form follows emotion 16:00–16:45 · InnoTalks
• Beyond the Object: Designing Cultural Connections - Exhibitions, cross-cultural dialogue and cross-sector collaboration 17:00–18:30 · InnoTalks

Day 2 — Friday 20 November 2026

• Design for a Sustainable Future: Materials, Systems and Ecology 10:30–11:30 · InnoTalks
• Glass Reborn - Upcycled Glass Mahjong Workshop 11:00–12:00 · Workshops
• Scents of Hong Kong - Incense Making Workshop 11:00–12:30 · Workshops
• From Studio to Spotlight: The Art of Moving Art 11:45–12:20 · InnoTalks
• Hong Kong D-Mark Presentation Ceremony 2026 13:30–16:00 · InnoTalks
• Weave Your Story - WEAVEASY Mobile Bag Workshop 14:00–15:30 · Workshops
• From Capsule to Butterfly: Upcycling Accessory Workshop 14:00–15:30 · Workshops
• Fashion Alive: 3D Fashion Illustration Workshop 16:00–17:30 · Workshops
• Beyond Design: Doing business in Italy 16:30–18:00 · InnoTalks
• LABEG – transforming luxury into art Cardboard Watch Workshop 16:30–17:30 · Workshops

Day 3 — Saturday 21 November 2026

• How scaling Hong Kong's Art, Design & Culture into the GBA and Overseas Markets? 10:45–12:15 · InnoTalks
• Box of Stories: Matchbox Theatre Workshop 11:00–12:30 · Workshops
• Old Mail, New Inspiration - Vintage Hong Kong Leather Mailbox Workshop 11:00–12:30 · Workshops
• V Music Performance 13:00–13:15 · InnoTalks
• Shimmer in Style - Sparkling Loop Bag Workshop 14:00–16:00 · Workshops
• Immersive Spectacle: Public Space Infrastructure as the New Marketing Canvas 14:30–15:00 · InnoTalks
• Designing Better Experiences: The Power of UX Design 15:30–16:15 · InnoTalks
• V Music Performance 16:30–16:45 · InnoTalks
• Scented Dim Sum - Candle Making Workshop 17:00–18:30 · Workshops

Organisers, sponsors and partners

Organiser (1)

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Co-Organiser (1)

Hong Kong Design Centre

Sponsors (3)

Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited · Yau Tsim Mong District Council · Hong Kong Cyberport

Media Partners (5)

Art and Piece · Home Journal · SingTao Headline · Tatler · Hong Kong Economic Times

Association Partners (16)

Macao Product Design Association (MOPDA) · Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association · Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam · Hong Kong Youth Association · Design Council of Hong Kong · Danish Chamber of Commerce · Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) · FHKI - Group 31 (Design) of Federation of Hong Kong Industries · Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK) · Federation of Hong Kong Industries · Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong · Hong Kong Singapore Business Association · The Irish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong · Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong · Hong Kong Interior Design Association · Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association

Exhibitors (31)

CzechBusiness · American Hardwood Export Council · Artisème · Pong Company Limited · Kason Product Development Co., Ltd · Pearl Aquarium by ERIS VELINA · noodo lab · KnitWarm Limited · Jiangsu Aimuqiqi Technology Co., Ltd. · Shanghai Jialanworks · MATERIK · Ways Out Hong Kong · Character Matters Limited · HKDI Atelier · TryFinnish – GOODIO Bean-to-Bar Chocolate · W.H.Y. Brand Consultancy · Seehow Design · JY Workshop Limited · UrbGrid · The DOOOR arts space by YMCA of Hong Kong · Vietnam Interior Association (VNIA) · The HONG KONG Polytechnic University · SCENTEVER · Escura Camera · MATCH SHOWROOM LIMITED · HASS LAB · MOSOSISI · Hong Kong Design Centre · Vineko Limited · Apis Technology Limited · atelier oï - Aurel Aebi

Supporting Partners (18)

Macao Startup Club · JPS Gallery · Tribe22 · Lee Tung Avenue · HART HAUS · Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design at PolyU · The Mills · AIRSIDE · School of Creative Media at City University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council · Make a Difference Institute Limited · Art & Culture Outreach · Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, the Education University of Hong Kong · SC Gallery · SEED Foundation · Hong Kong Baptist University · Ben Brown Fine Arts Hong Kong · Page Common

Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.