Doha: Msheireb Properties and Fast Company Middle East have announced an exceptional roster of speakers for the second edition of the Innovation by Design Summit (IBDS), scheduled for 24 September at Msheireb Downtown Doha.
According to Qatar News Agency, this year's summit, themed "Inspiring the Future of Design," will bring together over 34 speakers, including leading architects, designers, and creative professionals, to highlight how design can address global challenges, from sustainability to technological disruption.
The summit holds particular significance this year with the prominent participation of an exceptional group of Qatari and Qatar-based experts who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of design and innovation in the region, including the multidisciplinary Qatari designer Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Senior Manager of Education and Sustainability at Doha Design District Eng. Fatima Mohamed Fawzy; the Qatari designer specializing in conceptual design Maryam Al Suwaidi; Co-Founder and CEO of Madad Fintech Rashid Al Derham, Director at Architects Independent Maysaa Al Mumin; Director of Campaigns and Creative Studio at Ooredoo Mohamed Kabbani; Managing Director of FP7McCann Qatar Moustapha Mikaty; Director of Advocacy and Community Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Shahin Ammane; and the multidisciplinary architect and co-chair of Tasmeem Doha design conference Thomas Modeen.
Senior Director of Corporate Communication at Msheireb Properties Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdulla said: "The summit aligns with our ambition to establish Msheireb Downtown Doha as a meeting place for innovation and exchange. Through the gathering of experts from around the world, we create opportunities to share knowledge and develop new approaches to sustainable design."
Publisher of Fast Company Middle East Ravi Raman said: "With Qatar emerging as a focal stage for design and innovation, the event offers a timely opportunity to exchange knowledge and highlight how design can shape industries and societies."
He added: "This gathering is more than a conference; it's a catalyst for action. We are bringing together pioneers who use design not just to create beautiful objects, but to solve complex problems and build a more resilient and equitable future for all."
The one-day programme will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. Topics range from "Designing for an Uncertain World" and "Building the Nervous System of the AI Age" to "How Design is Saving the World" and "Shaping the Future of the Creator Economy."
The agenda showcases how design is shaping industries, from architecture and immersive media to sustainability and financial services.
The Summit will also spotlight how design can contribute to addressing global challenges. Sessions such as "Fueling Innovation with Purpose-Driven Design" and "Designing for Harmony: Rethinking Architecture Through Balance and Innovation" will examine the intersection of creativity, ethics, and environmental responsibility. Meanwhile, discussions on immersive media, storytelling, and the creator economy will showcase how design is reshaping digital engagement and cultural production.
Hosted at the Mandarin Oriental Doha, the Innovation by Design Summit 2025 is powered by Msheireb Properties with Media City Qatar as the strategic partner and presented by Doha Design District.