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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Innovation by Design Summit (IBDS) 2025

IBDS 2025 (24 Sept, Doha) gathers design visionaries to explore human-centered, sustainable innovation across technology and society.
Date and Time
Wednesday, September 24
Location
Mandarin Oriental, Doha
Barahat Msheireb Street Doha Municipality
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About This Event

The Innovation by Design Summit 2025 returns for its second edition on 24 September 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Co-hosted by Fast Company Middle East and Msheireb Properties, the summit explores the transformative role of design in business, sustainability, technology, and society.

Key Highlights

  • Elite Thought Leadership: Features global design luminaries like Debbie Millman, Mitchell Joachim, Joe Doucet, and Shahira Fahmy.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Media City Qatar joins as a strategic partner, amplifying regional creative innovation.

  • Award-Focused Dialogue: Includes the Innovation in Design Awards, spotlighting excellence in categories such as sustainable and technology-driven design.

Who Should Attend?

  • Design professionals across architecture, UX, product, and branding

  • Innovators at the intersection of technology and creativity

  • Corporate and public-sector leaders investing in design-driven solutions

  • Cultural tastemakers and emerging designers from the Middle East and beyond

Main Event Features

  • Keynotes & Panels: Exploring design’s impact across inclusive urban planning, sustainable architecture, and immersive media.

  • Innovation Awards Ceremony: Recognizing creativity that drives social and business change.

  • Networking & Dialogue: Engage with changemakers shaping the future of design through curated discussions and immersive sessions.

Frequently asked questions
Exploring how design shapes business, society, and sustainable futures.
24 September 2025, at the Mandarin Oriental in Msheireb Downtown Doha.
IBDS 2025 is a unique convergence of visionary creativity, business leadership, and cultural insight. It’s a high-impact arena where design catalyzes positive societal transformationβ€”ideal for innovators aiming to leave a meaningful legacy.
Business casualβ€”polished yet comfortable attire suited for design professionals.
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