Global Design Thinking Alliance Regional Chapter Conference 2025
@CMR University, Bangalore India – in cooperation with SNS Institutions, KLEF University and The Painted Sky
“Designing for the next Billion”
We are excited to host you for the 2025 GDTA Regional Chapter Conference on July 10th 2025.
Join us for a dynamic day of ideas, dialogue, and connections at
CMR University Lakeside Campus, Bagalur, Bangalore
July 10, 2025, 2:30pm onwards.
As India positions itself at the forefront of design-led innovation, this forum—“Designing for the Next Billion”—will delve into how Design Thinking can drive inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready solutions for a rapidly evolving world. With the next billion navigating the complexities of the AI era, this gathering offers a critical platform to explore how human-centered design can address systemic challenges and unlock meaningful opportunities at scale.
Expect thought-provoking conversations with leaders from academia, industry, and policy. Together, we’ll explore how design can drive scalable impact and collaborative innovation across disciplines.
Why attend?
- Engage with Global and Indian Design Thinking experts
- Connect with innovators, educators, and changemakers
- Discover new pathways for collaboration and co-creation
- Be part of the growing GDTA global network
Let’s co-design the future—for the next billion and beyond.
Agenda
14:30 – 15:00
Registrations and Networking
15:00 – 16:30
Keynotes : Policy, Academia and Industry
16:30 – 17:00
Tea Break
17:00 – 18:30
Panel Discussions
Registration
Please register below! In an effort to minimize costs for participants, there will be no registration fee.