SDGC26 Theme
Beyond Boundaries: Enabling Solutions that Shape Tomorrow
Beyond Boundaries: Enabling Solutions that Shape Tomorrow explores how organizations across the public and private sectors and the communities they serve can move past today’s limits to shape more resilient, meaningful futures through service design. As organizations face structural, cultural, technological, and environmental boundaries, progress increasingly depends on new ways of working, collaborating, and making sense of complexity across disciplines.
Plus immersive content and networking events.
​
Some events and content require additional ticket purchase or prior registration.
European Hub for Design
As a European hub for design, Frankfurt RheinMain has been named World Design Capital® 2026 for its long-standing commitment to social cohesion, urban transformation and more democratic futures.
​
Led by Design FRM gGmbH, the region’s bid – “Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life.” – builds on years of sweeping social change and a belief that design serves the collective good, enabling citizens to actively shape and preserve democratic spaces.
​
Set against this vibrant backdrop, SDGC26 brings together pioneers and practitioners for breakthrough ideas, practical tools and meaningful connections. Engage with leading voices, explore cutting-edge approaches and leave with insights to propel your organization forward.
​
A Vibrant Venue at the Heart of Wiesbaden
This year, we’re excited to host the conference at the RheinMain Congress Center (RMCC) in Wiesbaden. Located in the city’s lively cultural district, the RMCC offers a vibrant, contemporary space. With flexible halls and state-of-the-art facilities, it offers the perfect environment for learning, collaboration and discovery. A short walk from Wiesbaden’s main train station and surrounded by parks, museums and urban life, the RMCC brings inspiration to every corner of your conference experience.
Partner with Us
Partner with us to bring SDGC26 to life. Benefits for your organization:
-
Position your brand as a leader in service design
-
Connect meaningfully with service designers and business leaders
-
Generate new business opportunities
-
Thought leadership
-
And much more
We're excited to offer several partnership packages that can be customized to meet your organization’s needs.
About SDN
Founded in 2004, the Service Design Network (SDN) is the leading non-profit organization for expertise in service design and a driver of global growth, development and innovation within the practice. Our mission is to continuously push the boundaries of the practice of service design by expanding awareness of its value and application of its mindset across multiple domains. The SDN supports and grows the global community, enabling it to positively impact our society as well as our planet.
Relive SDGC25 highlights, keynotes, and unforgettable moments
Service Design____
Global Conference
Frankfurt RheinMain & Online
28–30 OCT, 2026
Design for Democracy
Building on years of all-encompassing social transformation in the area, the Frankfurt RheinMain bid was put forth by Design FRM gGmbH under the theme of ‘Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life.’ In 2026, the region is looking to showcase how design can act as a tool for collective good through which citizens can more fully participate in the preservation of democratic spaces.
​
​Set against the vibrant backdrop of Frankfurt, World Design Capital during 2026 immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas, hands-on strategies, and meaningful connections. Engage with industry pioneers, explore cutting-edge approaches, and gain insights to propel your organization forward.​​
