Future of NYC Design Conference

Join us for a day that resonates with every frequency at the Future of NYC Design Conference! 🎨🤖 This vibrant gathering celebrates the intersection of Design, AI, and Culture and is an official event of NYCxDESIGN 2026 and NYC AI Week!

Hosted at the fantastic Sanders Studios in Brooklyn, this community-curated experience brings together over 300 designers, artists, technologists, students, and cultural innovators for a day filled with inspiration and creativity.

📍 Venue Highlights

• Main Stage: Keynotes, panels, live portfolio reviews, and the Design Awards ceremony.
• Hackathon Zone: Engage in a 3-hour Design × Dev Hackathon, creating AI-powered tools alongside the program!
• Vibes Installation: Experience Vibescape's audio-reactive visuals transforming the venue all day.
• Evening Floor: The stage turns into a vibrant DJ area for the closing reception, co-hosted by 241 Members.

🎤 Featured Speakers

• Opening Keynote: Christie Shin (Professor, FIT) & C.J. Yeh (Creative Director, Cynda Media Lab)
• Panel Discussion: Explore the future of design careers in NYC featuring Siddiq Nasar, Lucas Rizzotto, and Shandy Tsai.
• Lightning Talks: Learn from industry leaders at Cisco, AIGA, Google, and PayPal.
• Closing Keynote: To be announced!

🧠 Programming & Activations

• Design × Dev Hackathon (3:00 – 6:00 PM)
• Live Portfolio Review (3:00 PM)
• Social Design Activations: Networking meets fun!

🏆 Future of NYC Design Awards

Join us for an exciting live pitch ceremony! With categories ranging from product design to social impact, audience voting plays a key role in the awards presentation. Judging Panel includes notable industry figures.

🎟️ Tickets

• Student / Emerging: $50 - Full access with student ID.
• General Admission: $120 - Includes all programming and the evening reception.
• Supporter: $200 - Helps subsidize emerging designers' access.

🚇 Getting There

Located at Sanders Studios, 525 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Easily accessible via subway and bus!

🤝 Collaboration & Contact

For sponsorships, press inquiries, or partnerships, reach out to Yiting Liu at yiting@241membership.com or visit our website: www.futureofnycdesign.com.

Join the conversation! #FutureOfNYCDesign #NYCxDESIGN #AIWeekNY