What is the event focus?

Exploring how design shapes business, society, and sustainable futures.

Why you should not miss it?

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 transformation—ideal for innovators aiming to leave a meaningful legacy.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business casual—polished yet comfortable attire suited for design professionals.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Innovation by Design Summit (IBDS) 2025

Name: The Innovation by Design Summit (IBDS) 2025
Start: 2025-09-24T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-09-24T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Mandarin Oriental, Doha

IBDS 2025 (24 Sept, Doha) gathers design visionaries to explore human-centered, sustainable innovation across technology and society.

Fast Company Middle East

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 (IBDS) 2025 is a Arts & Crafts event taking place 24 Sep 2025 at Mandarin Oriental, Doha, Doha, Qatar.

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.