+91 7229800588 Submit The Abstract 25 Years in Design

The Design Culture Conference 2026 aims to establish such a platform by bringing together researchers, academicians, designers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, policymakers, and students to collectively  examine the evolving relationship between creativity, care, ethics, leadership, culture, and AI-driven futures.

Call For Papers

Abstract Deadline
5th November 2026

Conference & Venue

ARCH College Campus, Jaipur
21- 23 December  2026

Pinkcity Design Confluence ’26

ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur invites researchers, academicians, educators, designers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, practitioners, policymakers and research students to submit original research papers, case studies, practice-based research and critical perspectives for an International Conference on Design, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Impact.

The conference explores how design can contribute to more responsible, creative, inclusive and entrepreneurial futures by bringing together diverse perspectives from design, business, technology, culture, education, sustainability and society.

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Three Tracks, One Shared Future

Explore the key theme that bring together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas in design

CO-LIFE

Design with responsibility—supporting people, communities, ecosystems, and sustainable futures through ethical and regenerative practices.

Key Areas

  • Heritage & Cultural Preservation
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • Craft & Artisan Communities
  • Impact Enterprises · Sustainability
  • Circularity · Inclusivity
  • Public Spaces

CREATIVITY

Challenge conventions, explore emerging technologies, and imagine bold possibilities that shape transformative futures.

Key Areas

  • Design Practice · Design Education
  • Innovation · AI & Creativity
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Material & Digital Practices
  • Design Communication
  • Interdisciplinary Design

LEADERSHIP

Turn creative ideas into impactful ventures through circular models, social responsibility, and sustainable real-world solutions.

Key Areas

  • Creative Entrepreneurship
  • Social Enterprises · Future Business Models
  • Responsible Innovation
  • Design-led Enterprises
  • Technology & Business · Startup Ecosystem
  • Policy Framework & Governance

Advisory Committee

  • Anna PajariAnna Pajari
  • NK ChaudharyNK Chaudhary
  • Leela BordiaLeela Bordia
  • Vikram JoshiVikram Joshi
  • Taina VuorelaTaina Vuorela
  • Nansi Van GeetsomNansi Van Geetsom
  • Tiina LehtosaariTiina Lehtosaari
  • Trilok SainiTrilok Saini
  • Eva Sørum PoulsenEva Sørum Poulsen
  • Olga RantanenOlga Rantanen

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for important deadlines and updates

  • Abstract Submission5th November 2026
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification15 November 2026
  • Full Paper Submission30 November 2026
  • Registration Closing12 December 2026
  • Conference Dates21-23 December 2026

Submit Your Abstract

Scan the QR code for the submission form & detailed guidelines

Types of Contributions

  • Academic Research Papers
  • Practice-Based Research
  • Industry/ Professional Projects
  • Case Studies
  • Design Education Research
QR code linking to the abstract submission form

For queries, please contact:
conference@arch.edu.in
+91 7229800588

Note: Authors may also propose interdisciplinary research that connects two or more themes.

Academic Partners

  • Aarhus University – School of Business and Social Sciences
  • ARCH College – Design, Business, Research
  • Intuit.lab
  • LAB University of Applied Sciences
  • Laurea University of Applied Sciences
  • ISDM – Indian School of Development Management
  • Thomas University
  • Center for Excellence in Sustainable Development
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