The 25th CII Global Design Summit & Exposition 2025 marks a defining moment for India’s design ecosystem. This landmark event arrives at a critical juncture when design is being repositioned as a fundamental driver of economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability. Scheduled for 26-27 November 2025 at Hotel Leela Bhartiya City in Bengaluru, the summit represents the culmination of 25 years of strategic advocacy by the Confederation of Indian Industry to establish design as a cornerstone of national competitiveness.
Here’s why you can’t miss this Silver Jubilee edition.
1. Celebrate a Quarter-Century of Design Excellence
Witness 25 years of transformative design impact as India’s premier design platform honors its legacy while charting an ambitious future for design-led innovation across industries and sectors. Its return is bigger and better than ever.
2. Discover Cutting-Edge Design Trends
Gain deep insights into emerging technologies and future design directions through TED-style talks, thought leadership reports, and thematic panels spanning seven dynamic focus areas, from AI ethics to sustainable materials and aerospace innovation.
3. Learn from Global Design Visionaries
Engage with world-class thought leaders and design pioneers who are reshaping industries. The summit brings together international expertise while positioning India as a global design leader.
4. Explore Industry Innovation Firsthand
Day 2 features experiential industry tours to Dynamatic Technologies and Titan Design Centre, offering rare behind-the-scenes access to how breakthrough products are designed and manufactured in real-world settings.
5. Connect with India’s Design Ecosystem
Network with industry CEOs, design heads, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, startups, and policymakers in one space. The B2B engagement opportunities and networking dinner facilitate meaningful collaborations and partnerships.
6. Witness the Release of CII India Design Policy 2025
Stay informed about India’s strategic direction on design innovation, sustainability, and economic growth through the unveiling of major policy initiatives and thought leadership reports.
7. Celebrate Excellence Through Design Awards
Attend the prestigious felicitation ceremony featuring CII Design Excellence Awards and the Mahesh Foundation National Award for sustainable, culturally connected products recognizing India’s best design talent.
8. Explore the Design Exposition
Browse groundbreaking designs, emerging innovations, and the International Pavilion showcasing global perspectives on design excellence, from industrial innovations to culturally rooted creative expressions.
9. Influence Design Policy and Future Directions
As a government-backed initiative, the summit is where design educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators can shape India’s design future through panel discussions on education, sustainability, and urban resilience.
10. Be Part of India’s Design Movement
The summit’s unifying theme “People, Planet, Purpose, Profitability” invites you to be part of a quarter-century momentum that’s transforming design into a force for economic, social, and environmental impact.
When: November 26-27, 2025
Where: Hotel Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru
Register Now: Visit www.ciidesign.in
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