25 April 2025 (Friday)

Hong Kong Design Summit 2025

13:30 – 21:30

sky100, 100/F,

International Commerce Centre (ICC),

1 Austin Road West, Kowloon,

Hong Kong

sky100, 100/F, International Commerce Centre (ICC), 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Design Exploration: Envisioning the Future of Creativity

Hong Kong Design Summit 2025
Design Exploration: Envisioning the Future of Creativity

Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) proudly presents the Hong Kong Design Summit 2025, the largest premier design business event in Hong Kong. Taking place on 25 April 2025, at sky100, 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), this summit offers a unique platform for businesses to leverage the power of design.

Specifically tailored for corporations seeking design services, the summit fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive innovation. This year, with over 1000 participants expected, we're bringing back the popular DesignMatch one-on-one sessions and integrating the prestigious BDA Brand Awards 2025 and Global Design Awards 2025, creating unparalleled networking opportunities.

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Event highlights

DesignMatch is the Largest Business Matching Event in Hong Kong. K11, Hong Kong Tramways, Discoury, Maxim's Group, Ralph Lauren, B.duck, and more brands will be invited and join us at the summit. This year’s DesignMatch is the biggest yet, offering you a chance to meet with top decision-makers from renowned brands. The addition of GDA and BDA participating brands elevates this networking experience to an unprecedented level.

Designers can connect with top decision-makers and brand representatives in a personalized, one-on-one meeting format. This is the perfect opportunity to pre-schedule up to 30 meetings with potential collaborators, partners, and clients, enabling you to maximize your business opportunities.
The Global Design Awards is a flagship event and a major cross-disciplinary design competition-cum-exhibition in Asia. Since 1975, it has highlighted the importance of design in enhancing quality of life.

Marking the 50th Anniversary, themed “Unleash Great Design on the

Centre Stage for a Global Market”, the GDA 2025 promotes collaboration between east and west design communities, aiming to introduce exceptional international design to the vibrant Asia market while highlighting outstanding Asia design worldwide.
The BDA Grand Award (BDA) is the only brand design award accredited by the prestigious Hong Kong Designers Association with a long history. As a renowned award that honors leading design brands, it promotes excellent and creative brand designs under the review of professional designers and industry leaders. The BDA accepts nominations from professional designers and organizations and is widely recognized by large corporations and organizations.

Programmes

全球設計對話：未來趨勢

開幕致辭、巡展、GDA嘉賓論壇

09:00 - 12:30

Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 Trade Exhibition

Explore an all-day showcase of award-winning brands and designers.

13:30 - 21:30

DesignMatch Business Matching Sessions

Participate in the largest one-on-one design and business matching event.

13:30 - 14:15

14:45 - 21:30

Round Table Panel Discussion

Engage in insightful discussions with industry leaders.

10:00 - 12:30

14:00 - 16:00

Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 Kick-off Ceremony & BDA Brand Design Award 2025 Ceremony

Celebrate the official start of the summit and honor BDA winners.

16:15 - 18:30

Global Design Awards 2025 (GDA) Ceremony

Awarding GDA winners, recognition of outstanding design achievements.

18:45 - 20:15

After Party

Network and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere.

20:15 - 21:30

Event Ends

21:30

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Disclaimer: The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau or the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency.