Talk by Thierry Kok
The Innovation Myth - Design in the age of Infinite growth and convenience.
Innovation is often treated as an unquestioned good - but when growth becomes excess and convenience erodes responsibility, it’s time to rethink.This talk challenges the myth of innovation and “good design,” examining how designers have normalized overconsumption and convenience. In the age of AI, it proposes a new paradigm rooted in restraint, accountability, and care.

Talk by Kei Yumino
Design Forward - How Design Helped Me Navigate Constant Change from Automotive to Finance
Kei shared a decade of design lessons - adapting to constant change in the age of AI, designing through uncertainty, and making thoughtful decisions under pressure - while staying curious, grounded, and human, creating work that remains authentic and meaningful in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world.