Series 1 (25 June, Wed)

 

Creative Furniture Design

Renowned for its innovation and craftsmanship, Italian furniture epitomises design excellence and maintains its leadership in the global furniture scene. Discover how Italian designers continue to push boundaries with a visionary approach that blends timeless elegance and everyday practicality. 

 

Innovative Industrial & Product Design

Modern Italian industrial and product design seamlessly integrates technology with timeless style, enabling brands to create meaningful, cutting-edge experiences for today’s consumers. By blending Italy’s rich design legacy with forward-thinking innovation, businesses craft products that resonate with modern aesthetics, foster emotional connections, and redefine brand loyalty. 

 

Series 2 (25 September, Thu)

 

Strategic Design Meets AI: Driving the Next Wave of Innovation

In an age of accelerating change, the future belongs to those who can approach complexity with curiosity — and lead transformation through strategic design. 

 

bodw+ Series 2 session brings together leading voices from Italy’s most respected design schools — POLI.design, Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), and Domus Academy — to explore how curiosity fuels innovation at the intersection of design, AI, and emerging technologies. 

 

Rooted in Italy’s legacy of design excellence, systems thinking, and craft-driven experimentation, our speakers will share how strategic design is evolving to meet the challenges of a world in flux — helping organizations reimagine value, navigate uncertainty, and build more adaptive, human-centered futures. 

 

In this conversation, strategic design meets AI — not to replace creativity, but to amplify it. When guided by curiosity, this fusion becomes a powerful force for innovation, transformation, and meaningful progress. 

 

(Stay tuned for the speaker lineup and programme details!) 

 

Series 3 (23 October, Thu)

 

Craftsmanship & Design Innovation 

Rooted in a rich tradition of craftsmanship, Italian design celebrates the artistry of leatherwork and jewelry, where artisanal techniques merge with modern aesthetics and innovation. This series explores the journey from concept to production, highlighting how Italy’s mastery of craft and design inspires meaningful, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions. 

 

Film Restoration

With Italy’s rich cinematic heritage, the art of film restoration and preservation is core to the nation’s celebration of its visual creations. This series will showcase how advanced technologies are integrated with traditional techniques to revive and rediscover films, honouring a prolonged history of artistry. 

 

(Stay tuned for the speaker lineup and programme details!)