South Africa, Oct. 6 -- The main three-day conference will take place at Workshop17 at the V&A Waterfront, followed by a networking evening and a community and cultural experience the following day. Keynote, dialogues, performances and practical workshops will all connect around one central question: How do we design to thrive?

"We've built a programme packed with ideas, voices and lived experiences, with something to spark, challenge and inspire at every turn," says Sune Stassen, CEO of Open Design Afrika and programme director.

"From rethinking the role of design across systems, communities and cities to exploring future-fit education, creative collaboration and practical ways to turn ideas into action, while also enjoying the whole e...