The
Design
Conference
May 9 — 11 2018
Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane, Australia
#tdcbne18
The Design Conference 2019
Season passes on sale December 6
Overview
The Design Conference is unlike any event you've ever been to. We discuss more than the future direction of design — but what design means in the hearts and minds of the worlds favourite creative leaders. By being open and vulnerable, we engineer an experience which is designed to leave you feeling moved, motivated and connected.
Keynotes
From critically acclaimed strategists to the worlds most outrageous commercial artists, The Design Conference is curated to not only entertain but more specifically to surprise. In one way or another, our Keynotes will leave you feeling confronted in the most beautiful way.
Background:
Catroina Burgess
Strategist Director
Award winning Keynotes
Prue Jones — Fjord
The Design Conference
May 9 — 11 2018
Dean Poole — Alt Group
The Design Conference
May 9 — 11 2018
Side Events
Even though The Design Conference is an adventure in itself, those who venture into the night will experience a greater level of curated art, music and culture. We've scheduled your sleep in, the rest is up to you.
Official Launch
Greaser Bar
Wednesday Night
7:00pm — Late
Bráulio Amado Exhibition
Analogue Gallery
Wednesday Night
7:00pm — Late
Never Not Creative
Living Edge
Thursday Night
8:00pm — 9:30pm
Official After Party
The Foundry
Friday Night
8:00pm — Late
Breakouts
Your opportunity to delve deep has arrived. Our Breakouts provide a fun and exciting way to connect with, and learn from your favourite TDC delegate. By the end, you will feel a renewed energy to learn and grow in more ways than you ever imagined. #lifegoals
Bràulio Amado
Graphic Designer
New York
Connect Events
Free for attendees, Connect Events kick-start your conference experience from the moment you secure your 2019 pass. Launching in December, this monthly series is designed to connect you with like-minded creatives through events which celebrate Australian design philosophy.
Background:
Maria Montes
Artist / Designer
2019 Official Launch
Location TBA
Thursday December 6
8:00pm — 9:30pm
Film Screening: Frontiers
Location TBA
Thursday December 6
8:00pm — 9:30pm
24 Hour — Super Early Bird
Register your email to secure access to our 2019 Super Early Bird passes. This offer is limited to the first 200 registrants and strictly available for 24 hours on December 5.
General
General includes everything you need and nothing you don't. Access every Keynote, Breakout and Side Event, finishing with a cracking After Party.
General Passes
Super Early Bird: A$275
Late Bird: A$550
Premium
Premium takes your experience to the next level with catered lunches, private dinners, After Party bar tab and priority access to everything TDC.
Premium Passes
Super Early Bird: A$550
Late Bird: A$770
The Design Conference is hosted by some of Australia's favourite creatives. Expect nothing less than love and energy from our team.
Background:
Prue Jones
Creative Director
Love & Thanks
The Design Conference is an experience anchored by the world's greatest companies. We want to thank them for their continued support in 2019.
Official Sponsors
Industry Sponsors
Venue Sponsors
Supporters
