Be there
Our members of the foundation German Design Council can take part in exclusive events. These include the Design + Innovation expert group, at which the host company offers valuable insights into its work. Brand managers get together for a frank discussion of real-world case studies on the Brand Management expert group.
There are the following working groups:
GDC - Walk the Talk
The new online talk deals with topics around brand, digitalisation, design and innovation. After a keynote speech, our guests will answer the questions of the participants connected via video chat.
The event is open to decision-makers from the management and CEO level.
2 March 2023 / 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. - With RECARO Holding GmbH
27 April 2023 / 11.00 - 12.00 p.m. "Operational brand management", with Robert BOSCH GmbH
1 June 2023 / 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. „Newcomer meets Industry” - WalkTheTalk-Special
6 July 2023 / 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. “Virtual learning and Experiencing complex products”, with UP Designstudio
3 August 2023 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. „The Power of Design”, with Adam Matheis GmbH & Co. KG and Christian Zanzotti
7 September 2023 / 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. “Corporate Identity”, with Anja Komorr-Kroeker, Head of Corporate Identity, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
7 December 2023 / 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. “Transformation”, with Martin Böhringer, Marketing Director, Object Carpet GmbH Register now!
25 January 2024 / 2.00 - 3:00 p.m. “Brand Identity through Design“, with Patrick Speck, Leader Global Design, LIXIL Register now!
Design for Circular Economy expert group
Design for Circular Economy
>> 13 December 2023
Brand Management expert group
The Brand Management expert group is open to those responsible for design, corporate design and brands at manufacturing companies that are members of the German Design Council. This is where those responsible for brands discuss practical examples at eye level or introduce best-practice examples. Participants become acquainted with the company hosting the event, while receiving valuable insight into the respective design and brand strategy.
The meetings are hosted by different foundation members each time and occur once or twice a year.
>> New dates to come
Design + Innovation expert group
The Design + Innovation expert group is an informal communication forum for all member companies of the German Design Council. The focus is on cross-industry networking and exchange. Participants gain interesting insights into the host company and discuss current challenges in the field of design and innovation. Company tours and impulse lectures round off the proven event format.
The half-day meetings take place twice a year with various foundation members.
>> New dates to come
Branding + Design Right expert group
This expert group discusses current changes in case law and their effects on day-to-day work. In addition, the event format offers the opportunity to bring in one's own questions and discuss them not only with a specialist expert but also with colleagues from the circle of founders.
>> New dates to come
