Next 40: Leading Design Transitions
Leading Design Transitions is a two-day programme that celebrates design as a catalyst for economic and social progress, locally and globally. Organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), this three-part experience features the World Design Business Forum, the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards & Exhibition, and the DBCS Gala Celebration.
World Design Business Forum, the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards & Exhibition and the DBCS Gala Celebration will be held on 9-10 September.
7 September - 13 September
10am – 10pm SG Mark 2026 Winners Exhibition
Funan Level 1 Atrium, 107 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 179105
9 September
9 am – 1pm World Design Business Forum
2pm – 5pm World Design Business Workshops
10 September
2pm – 4.30pm SG Mark Awards Ceremony
7pm – 10pm DBCS Gala Dinner
The World Design Business Forum brings together global and local leaders to explore the economics of good design. Through dynamic panels and discussions, the forum examines how design-led strategies drive business growth, market creation, technological innovation, and social impact. Attendees gain insights into how good design is good business.
The SG Mark Awards Ceremony & Exhibition recognises exemplary designs that raise industry benchmarks and create positive change. Winners across nine categories will be honoured at the awards ceremony, while the public exhibition offers an immersive showcase of design excellence that enhances everyday life.
The DBCS Gala Celebration, which commemorates the next 40 years of championing Better Business by Design. This event honours visionary businesses and individuals shaping the Singapore Design Story and its global influence.
Together, these three events position Singapore as a global leader in the business of design.