Africa’s hub for sustainable, stylish, and smart design.
Welcome to the Design Week Africa and Awards, where we proudly connect Africa through the power of design. It is with great excitement that we extend our warmest greetings to you. Our mission is to showcase and celebrate the Rich Diversity of Design Across Africa.
As we look ahead to the second edition of Design Week Africa and Awards in 2025, we are filled with anticipation and hope. We eagerly invite you to partner with us, attend the expo, and meet us in the vibrant and dynamic city of Nairobi,Kenya. This upcoming event promises to be even more spectacular, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and inspiration. In Nairobi, you will experience the fusion of tradition and modernity, and witness the transformative power of design in shaping our communities and environments. Together, we can continue to inspire, innovate, and elevate the design landscape of Africa. Thank you for joining us on this remarkable journey.
Innovative Design for Quality Living
Design Week Africa (DWA) is the Continent’s Premier Event for the design industry, showcasing the latest trends, innovations, and fostering essential networking and professional development opportunities.
Date: September 22nd – 26th
Venue: Tilisi City, Kenya
Welcome to Design Week Africa
Connecting Africa Through Design
THEME: Innovative Design For Quality Living
- Tilisi City, Kenya
- 22 – 26 September 2025
PRESIDENT, Design Week Africa
PRESIDENT, African Council of Interior Architects/Designers
PRESIDENT, Interior Designers Association Of Kenya
Greetings! We are proud to pioneer an event that brings together professionals from all over the world to celebrate the rich diversity of Design across Africa! Not only did we hold successful DWA 2023, we also constituted the Africa Council of Interior Architects/Designers, another millstone for the continent.
For DWA 2025, the possibilities are endless, with curated experiences that will attract delegates from far and wide. We aim to fuse tradition with modernity and catapult the transformative power of design to shape the world. The theme, Innovative Interiors for Quality Living, captures the essence of out-of-the-box thinking, challenging of conventional norms and courageously curating solutions through design.
Vision
Connecting Africa through Design
Mission
Showcasing and Celebrating the Rich Diversity of Design Across Africa
Our mission is a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of design woven throughout the continent. We are on a dedicated journey to be the catalyst that showcases and celebrates the diverse expressions, narratives, and cultural nuances embedded in African design
WHY DWA 2025
In Person Networking
Boost Creativity
Potential Clients
Top Speakers
Lifelong Learning
SEGMENTS OF DWA2025
Experiential Design Centre
Material Centre Design
The Centre also facilitates networking and provides in-depth information, ensuring that attendees leave with a thorough
understanding of the latest interior finishes and products available in the market.
Design Research Centre
Learning Centre
Smart Technology Centre
The Center will showcase a wide array of advancements, from smart home solutions that enhance comfort and convenience, to cutting-edge security and access systems that ensure safety. Attendees will also explore innovative entertainment technologies that transform living spaces into immersive environments.
Awards
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Design Week Africa is where design meets purpose, business meets opportunity, and Africa connects through creativity.
Reflecting on Our Premier Conference
Design Week Africa’s inaugural event was nothing short of extraordinary. As a premier gathering of innovators, designers, and industry leaders, it set the stage for a new era of collaboration and creative expression across the continent.
INTRODUCING AFRICA INTERIORS DAY
Designing Identity. Shaping Culture. Connecting Africa.
