Public Design Conference
Join us at this World Design Congress Design Safari event where public designers come together to collaborate and shape the future.
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Location
RCA Battersea
1 Hester Road London SW11 4AY United KingdomLineup
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Highlights
- 9 hours, 30 minutes
- In person
About this event
Welcome to the Public Design Conference! Join us in London and online for an exciting event where design and government intersect. This hybrid (in-person and online) gathering is hosted by the UK's Civil Service, and is part of the World Design Congress Design Safari. It will bring together design practioners from governments around the world to explore the impact of design on public policies and services that deliver meaningful change for citizens. The theme of the event is Public Design Patterns. Don't miss this unique opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals from around the world. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and empowered to make a difference in the world through design!
Frequently asked questions
You can read our blog post at: https://publicpolicydesign.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/14/join-our-first-global-public-design-conference/
You can work for a government in any nation.
You can attend if you work in a government that operates at local, regional, national, or supranational level.
Anyone who works in a design-led way in a government team.
Yes. You need to apply for a ticket to the conference on 11th September, however you will get priority access.
The ticket includes participation in the Public Design Conference on 11th September, either online or in-person. The ticket does not include food or drink or accommodation or travel or expenses or access to World Design Congress.
The in-person conference is taking place at the Royal College of Arts' campus in Battersea, London. More information here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/contact-us/visiting-the-rca/#battersea
It is best to walk, cycle and use public transport to travel to the conference venue. There is no allocated car parking at the university, so you will need to park your car somewhere else (but remember there are many parking restrictions in central London).
No. You need to buy a separate ticket to visit World Design Congress on 9-10 September at: https://www.worlddesigncongresslondon.com/
Yes! Here is a £100 coupon code for a 2-day pass to World Design Congress: LON25KNIGHT
Add a 2-day pass. At the bottom of the page, input the coupon code and click 'apply coupon code'. Click continue and provide ticket holder details. Once the form has been submitted, a registration confirmation email will be sent. Click the link in the email to get your QR code.
Check back here for a coupon code at the end of July 2025.
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