WHEN?
12th-14th
November 2026
WHERE?
National Theatre,
Accra, Ghana
THEME?
Sustainable Design for People, Planet & Profit
FOR WHO?
Open to all, from students to studio leads
Find What You Need
Everything you need to know about DDC26 — in one place
Speak, exhibit, partner, or bring your students
Ticket passes starting from GHS 150
Meet the practitioners doing the work
What's happening across the three days
Find What You Need
Africa's Annual Convening of the Creative Industry
dEX Design Conference brings together practitioners, students, policymakers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of African design — for three days of thinking, making, connecting, and growing.
DDC26 is built around three dimensions: People (design for equity), Planet (design for ecological resilience), and Profit (design for sustainable business).
The Programme
Three days, Three dimensions
Each day is dedicated to one dimension of sustainable design — all three in conversation throughout.
day 1 [12th nov]
PEOPLE
Design for equity, dignity & representation
day 2 [13th nov]
PLANET
Design with awareness of ecological impact
day 3 [14th nov]
PROFIT
Design for sustainable business & long-term value
The Programme
Three days, Three dimensions
Each day is dedicated to one dimension of sustainable design — all three in conversation throughout.
day 1 [12th nov]
PEOPLE
Design for equity, dignity & representation
day 2 [13th nov]
PLANET
Design with awareness of ecological impact
day 3 [14th nov]
PROFIT
Design for sustainable business & long-term value
TICKETING ACCESS
Grab Early Access
Explorer Pass
GHS 350
BENEFITS
Full 3-day access to talks & panels
Exhibitions & showcases
Networking lounges
Digital certificate of participation
Pro Pass
GHS 550
BENEFITS
Everything in Explorer
Workshops & Masterclasses
Design labs & challenges
Portfolio reviews
Evening experience
Career & Mentorship Hub
dEX souvenirs
Limited access to session recordings
Full Experience Pass
GHS 900
BENEFITS
Everything in Pro
Priority session access
Founder & leadership roundtables
Curated networking
Fast-track check-in
Early access to future programs
dEX souvenirs
Extended access to recordings
Student Pass
GHS 150
BENEFITS
Full 3-day access to talks & panels
Student-only workshops & sessions
Career & Mentorship Hub access
Innovation & Tech Zone
Exhibitions & showcases
Youth-focused Creative challenges
Lifetime Community Access (WhatsApp/Slack)
Digital certificate of participation
Day Pass
GHS 250
BENEFITS
Talks & panels (1 day)
Exhibitions
Innovation Zone
Networking spaces
Career Hub (1 day)
Virtual Pass
GHS 150
BENEFITS
3-day livestream (all talks)
Virtual attendee chat and Q&A
Surprising Facts About the Event
1500+
Expected Attendees
30+
Speakers
3 days
People, Planet & Profit
2025 Speakers
Practitioners, thinkers, and educators doing the work
Ready to be part of DDC26?
Passes start at GHC 150. Whether you’re a student, a practitioner, or a studio lead — there’s a place for you.