Programming

<p><strong>International Spotlights:</strong> NYCxDESIGN welcomes our international colleagues to New York City and we celebrate their design genius!</p> — International Spotlights: NYCxDESIGN welcomes our international colleagues to New York City and we celebrate their design genius!

<p><strong>Graduate Student Portfolio Showcase:</strong> View design school graduate portfolios from around the USA.</p> — Graduate Student Portfolio Showcase: View design school graduate portfolios from around the USA.

<p><strong>Keynotes:</strong> High-level presentations through the Festival week.</p> — Keynotes: High-level presentations through the Festival week.

<p><strong>Talks:</strong> Conversations addressing the relevant design topics of our time</p> — Talks: Conversations addressing the relevant design topics of our time

Through its curated annual Festival and many year-round programs, NYCxDESIGN highlights the breadth of the city’s design ecosystem across disciplines and demonstrates how design can be a powerful force for innovation, economic vitality, and positive change.

2026 Festival Program Events

NYCxDESIGN Full-Day Summit

A live snapshot of the transformation already underway.

NYCxDESIGN Keynotes

Calatrava Keynote at St. Nicholas National Shrine. Hervé Descottes Keynote on lighting boat tour!

Design Pavillion

New York’s premiere outdoor public design exhibition, open and free all.

NYCxDESIGN Exhibition

An annual invitation for themed exhibitions.

NYCxDESIGN Tours

Tour this year’s most stunning projects, guided by the visionaries behind them

NYCxDESIGN Salon

Intimate Open Studio Conversations

NYCxDESIGN Talks

Talks addressing the relevant design topics of our time.

Student Graduate Portfolio Showcase

View design school graduate portfolios from around the USA.

Emerging Designer Showcase

Spotlighting designers in the early stages of their careers. 2026 Residency in progress.

A vibrant poster series celebrating New York City through the eyes of its design community.

Year-Round Programs

NYCxDESIGN Full-Day Summit

A live snapshot of the transformation already underway.

NYCxDESIGN Keynotes

Calatrava Keynote at St. Nicholas National Shrine. Hervé Descottes Keynote on lighting boat tour!

Design Pavillion

New York’s premiere outdoor public design exhibition, open and free all.

NYCxDESIGN Exhibition

An annual invitation for themed exhibitions.

NYCxDESIGN Tours

Tour this year’s most stunning projects, guided by the visionaries behind them

NYCxDESIGN Salon

Intimate Open Studio Conversations

NYCxDESIGN Talks

Talks addressing the relevant design topics of our time.

Student Graduate Portfolio Showcase

View design school graduate portfolios from around the USA.

Emerging Designer Showcase

Spotlighting designers in the early stages of their careers. 2026 Residency in progress.

A vibrant poster series celebrating New York City through the eyes of its design community.

A network of design professionals partnering with NYC agencies to solve civic challenges and support local communities.