Programme

BODW In the City 2025: CurioCity HK, is a citywide programme organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC). This initiative aims to showcase design talents and promote cross culture collaborations between design and business sectors, and seeks to amplify the impact of Business of Design Week in Hong Kong multi districts beyond the conference, connecting global design expertise with businesses and design units across Hong Kong.

A Business to All exchange and inspiring platform gathering global design and innovation elites, trend-setting brands, associations and institutes to promote state-of-the-art innovation and ideas via an array of interactive exhibits.

Maison&Objet, the world's leading brand for international design, interior decoration and lifestyle, is set to return to Hong Kong with an expanded event, reinventing the existing model of the professional exhibition: Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025.

Keynote - Dr Carlo Ratti

IDENTITY: ACPV ARCHITECTS’ distinctive practice, delivering a high volume of work globally across urban design, residential, workplace, and hospitality—rooted in the “Milanese School”, in authenticity and cultural sensitivity. 

When curiosity drives us to rethink how we live, work and connect, we can discover new possibilities for shaping our world. 

Keynote – Michele De Lucchi

Spaces with Purpose: Creating Landmarks That Anchor Culture and Community

Panel Discussion - Dr Carlo Ratti, Patricia Viel, Ole Scheeren & Walter Mariotti

Keynote - Dr Andrea Ferraresi

When Curiosity Designs the Future

Panel Discussion - Tony Ip, Chen Bao & Prof Viveca Chan

In design, curiosity is nothing without bravery and bravery is borned in a nurturing environment. A designer must have the courage to take leaps of faith and trust that their curiosity will lead them to new and innovative solutions.

Keynote – Luca Santella

The prestigious DFA Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on 4 Dec 2025 (tentative), honoring exceptional design achievements.

Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, BIP Asia brings together IP professionals and business leaders from all over the world to discuss the latest developments in the IP world, and to explore business collaboration opportunities.

Keynote – Susanna Minotti

Keynote - Barbara Villari

Keynote – Andrea Molteni

Update Tradition

At the Edge of Space and Light

Panel Discussion - Susanna Minotti, Min Chen, Barbara Villari & Tereza Šváchová

Fireside Chat - Ron Arad & Patrizia Moroso

Panel Discussion - Cendrine de Susbielle, Paul Bonlaron, Mathilde Brétillot & Marion Mailander

Fireside Chat - Angelica Visconti & Stefania Ricci

Curiosity Meets Passion: Buccellati’s Innovation and Timeless Artistry

Keynote - Tiziana Fausti

In this presentation, a designer with 40 years of experience will explain techniques for incorporating a brand’s desired expression into corporate typefaces without compromising legibility.

(under)Statement: Redefining luxury interiors for the next generation

Interior designers often define projects using various established styles, such as minimalism or Scandinavian design, or by following current trends. However, these “styles” can impose limitations, potentially restricting creativity and curiosity.

Keynote - Sara Biancaccio

Guangzhou Design Week was found in 2006 as the first design week event in China. lt has been jointly endorsed and promoted by lFl, ICSID and lCOGRADA since 2007. After 20 years’ development, Guangzhou Design Week has grown into the premier design event in Asia as well as a platform for resources integration, known for connecting designer around the world as well as value creation.

Keynote – Emma Chiu

Keynote – Matteo Battiston

Keynote – Will Shi

Keynote – William Wong

Panel Discussion – Emma Chiu, Matteo Battiston, William Wong & Will Shi

M+ Panel – Sunny Cheung

M+ Panel – Yumi An King

Keynote – Tim Marlow

Keynote – Paola Antonelli

Keynote - Raffaella Paniè