CREATING CULTURAL IDENTITY
ABOUT THIS Theme
How can designers boost local cultural awareness among people in order to counter the trend towards international uniformity and a loss of togetherness? Designers value authentic cultural expression and succeed in highlighting that in their work. Often they manage to breathe new life into crafts and techniques in danger of disappearing. Designers are often the ones who succeed in building bridges between the local and the global community.
Sunny Dolat | The Nest Collective
Sunny Dolat is a Kenyan fashion stylist, creative director and production designer. In 2012, he co-founded The…
Rodrigo Oliveira | Mocotó
It is located in one of the less favourable neighbourhoods outside the city centre of São…
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This is where the magic happens! After stepping off the main stage, most of our keynote speakers will be hosting interactive breakout sessions and intimate roundtable sessions, for you to translate learnings into action and cross-pollinate ideas.
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21 Million Cities
How do memories which happen in urban spaces shape our identity?
Hosted by FIG Projects Founders; Francisca Insulza & Fabrizio Gallanti | Presented by Embassy of Canada in Mexico
FINDING A WAY OUT OF MEXICO CITY’S MOBILITY PROBLEMS
Climate Challenge Session: let's help the Mayor to solve the city's mobility issues