Doha, Qatar, 9 December 2024 - Fast Company Middle East, in collaboration with Msheireb Properties, has announced the return of the Innovation By Design Summit to Msheireb Downtown Doha. This much-anticipated second edition, scheduled for May 21, 2025, will focus on design-driven innovation and its role in shaping the future.

Building on the success of its inaugural summit, which saw 400 delegates converge on the Doha Design District, next year's event will bring together local, regional, and international speakers and guests from business, technology, entertainment, architecture, and design. The event promises an immersive exploration of how design intersects with global trends and local needs, tackling crucial issues such as sustainability, rapid technological advancement, and social equity.

'By uniting visionaries from Qatar and beyond, we aim to inspire and empower a new generation of designers and innovators,' said Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdullah, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Msheireb Properties. 'This summit is a powerful platform to explore how design can address societal challenges, support equity, and build a sustainable future. We invite our industry peers to join us in April.'

'Innovation by Design Summit has established itself as a premier summit that converges design, technology, and sustainability, fostering discussions on how design shapes the future. We look forward to hosting the second edition, which promises to inspire actionable insights that drive meaningful change,' said Ravi Raman, Publisher of Fast Company Middle East.

The summit will feature an engaging lineup of panels, workshops, and fireside chats, offering attendees opportunities to learn from industry leaders, design experts, artists, and architects about groundbreaking projects that showcase design's remarkable potential to impact all aspects of people's lives.

A highlight of the event will be the return of the Msheireb Innovation in Design Awards, recognizing pioneers whose creative work has significantly impacted society. The awards celebrate design thinking as a powerful force for positive change, spotlighting projects that address individual, community, and global challenges. Past winners include global brand consultancy Landor for human-centered design, Dr. Mario Garcia for technology-powered cardiac diagnostics, MAD Architects for sustainable construction, and Pandora for luxury and lifestyle innovation.

Entry guidelines for the awards will soon be available on the Fast Company website, with winners evaluated on criteria such as replicability, design thinking, and impact across different societal levels.

Attendance at the Innovation By Design Summit is by invitation only. Interested delegates are encouraged to apply for their exclusive invitation on the official summit website.