DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
Day 1
THE GRAND OPENING
Monday, September 22nd | Tilisi City Unveiled
Setting the stage. Sparking the story. Starting the journey.
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Welcome & Registration (Networking Lounge & Creative Experiential Booths Open)
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Official Opening Ceremony – National Anthem, Cultural Showcase, & Design Parade
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome Address – George Washington Karani, President, DWA
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Keynote – Designing Africa’s Next Frontier
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Fireside Chat – The Future We’re Building
- Greame Reid (Tilisi City) & Robert Yawe (DWA Chair)
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Plenary Panel – From Blueprints to Bold Cities
- With Tatu Gatere, Adetola Nola & Dr. Sheila Ochugboju
- 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch + Tilisi Tour + Agwata Experience Showcase
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Breakout Sessions (Built Innovation & Interior Identity Tracks)
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking Sundowner
Day 2
DESIGN IN MOTION
Tuesday, September 23rd | Business Meets Creativity
Powering partnerships. Prototyping progress. Profiting from purpose.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote – Built to Belong: Designing for Culture, Commerce & Community
- 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Panel Discussion – The Business of Design: Financing African Innovation
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Masterclasses – Interiors | Architecture | Sustainability | Product Innovation
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Country Pavilion Showcase
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Breakout Tracks:
- Smart Cities & Sustainability
- Digital Design & The Future of Work
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening Mixer – Powered by Partners
Day 3
YOUTH & FUTURE CITIES
Wednesday, September 24th | Fresh Voices, Big Ideas
Youth-led, solution-driven, globally connected.
- 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Youth Keynote – The Next 100 Million Homes: Designed for Africa, by Africa
- 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Design Hackathon Launch & Mentorship Circles
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Masterclasses – Smart Homes | Urban Art | Community Design | Biophilic Interiors
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Smart Tech Centre Tour
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Youth Showcase – Demos | Product Pitches | Innovation Runway
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Open Mic & Creative Jam
Day 4
DESIGN WEEK AFRICA AWARDS
Thursday, September 25th | Honouring Vision, Impact & Imagination
Celebrating legacy. Showcasing excellence. Inspiring the future.
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Africa Design Excellence Awards Jury Panel Highlights
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Exhibitor Networking Brunch + Final Booth Tours
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Future Living Forum – Materials | Mobility | Modular Solutions
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: TUJUANE GALA DINNER & DESIGN WEEK AFRICA AWARDS NIGHT
- Honouring Lifetime Designers, Best Exhibitor, Youth Champion, and more
Day 5
LEGACY DAY
Friday, September 26th | What Happens After the Applause?
Scaling ideas. Cementing partnerships. Seeding new chapters.
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Closing Keynote – Africa Designs Forward
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Panel – From Showfloor to Cityscape: Scaling Good Design
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Partnership Signing Ceremonies
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Closing Lunch
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Post-Event Tours & Business-to-Business Meetings
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