Meet-the-Speakers, Networking, Workshops and More

After three years of virtual and hybrid editions, KODW is delighted to announce the resumption of 100% in-person format to bring back a truly interactive and personal experience this year. All events of KODW 2023 will be presented in full-on physical format.

The main events of KODW 2023 will be held at one of the latest art and cultural landmarks in the territory – the Hong Kong Palace Museum. This prestigious museum has emerged as Asia's prime centre for Chinese art, culture, and global dialogues.

Apart from face-to-face forum sessions and daytime Meet-the-Speakers and business networking breaks, an evening Networking Cocktail Reception will be co-hosted by HKDC and InvestHK on 14 June, and an InnoDesign Leadership Forum cum CEO Dinner will be co-hosted by HKDC and the Netherlands on 15 June at Regent Hong Kong.

In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June. These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

The workshops and masterclasses are led by pioneers from the Partner Country, the Netherlands, and joined by creative leaders based in The Mainland, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom:

The Netherlands:

• Richard van der Laken, Co-founder & Creative Director, What Design Can Do
• Pieter van Os, Program Manager International, CIRCO
• Siem Haffmans, Strategic Consultant Circular Economy, Partners for Innovation
• Dr ir Peter Joore, Professor Open Innovation, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
• Marijke Idema, Research Fellow & Design Coach, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• Marieke Rietbergen, CEO, Design Innovation Group

Others:

• Dr Fan Ling, Founder & CEO, Tezign.com (The Mainland)
• Rama Gheerawo, Director, The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, Royal College of Art (United Kingdom)
• Stepan Angus Gudev, Designer, Lasvit (Hong Kong-based Czech glass design)
• Lukas Kozubik, Managing Director, PRECIOSA Lighting (Hong Kong-based Czech glass design)

Workshops at Votion Studios, Hong Kong:

• Experiential Workshops in XR & Technology at Votion Studios by Roger Proeis, Co-founder & President, Votion Studios (Hong Kong)

For more information on KODW 2023 and learn about the most innovative approaches to design for a circular world, please visit our official website at 2023.kodw.org.

For ticketing details at 2023.kodw.org/ticketing.

About Hong Kong Design Centre ( www.hkdesigncentre.org)

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) is a non-governmental organisation established in 2002 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence in Asia. Our public mission is to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to create business value and improve societal well-being.

About Knowledge of Design Week ( 2023.kodw.org)

Launched in 2006, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) offers an exciting and premier global knowledge platform for local and international designers, brand strategists, business leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, educators and visionaries to share industry insights, trend analysis, creative solutions and game-changing innovation to transform individuals, businesses and the society.

About CreativeNL ( www.creativenl.nl)

CreativeNL is the internationalisation portal of the Top Sector Creative Industry, which aims to drive knowledge exchange and innovation (with creativity as a catalyst), encouraging creative professionals to do business abroad. CreativeNL focuses specifically on the countries Germany, United States and China and the social themes circular design, public space design, immersive content (VR/AR/XR) and social innovation.

About Create Hong Kong ( www.createhk.gov.hk)

Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the HKSAR Government in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. CreateHK sponsors HKDC to organise Business of Design Week (BODW), BODW City Programme, DFA Awards, Knowledge of Design Week, Fashion Asia Hong Kong, Design Incubation Programme and Fashion Incubation Programme, among other projects, to promote Hong Kong design.

Disclaimer: Create Hong Kong 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, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

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