Msheireb Properties and Fast Company Middle East will host the Innovation by Design Summit at the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha on Wednesday. The event features a diverse lineup of speakers, including prominent Qatari innovators and entrepreneurs.
The summit will explore design’s societal impact, covering topics like biophilic design, sustainable materials, AI in content creation, circular design, and immersive museum experiences. It will also address urban planning’s role in people-centric cities, the intersection of technology and creativity, and designing for the experience economy and Gen Z.
Notable Qatari speakers include Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Dana Alfardan, Fahad Al Turky, Hamad Al Amari, Hamad Mubarak Al-Hajri, Mohammed Al-Qassabi, Eng. Nayef Al-Ibrahim, and Shaika Al-Nassr, showcasing Qatari contributions to the global design landscape.
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Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdullah, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Msheireb Properties, stated, “Design has the power to change the world. By bringing together brilliant minds from Qatar and around the world, we want to inspire and empower the next generation of designers and innovators.” Eng. Nayef Al-Ibrahim emphasized the importance of technology, saying, “It is crucial to recognize the potential of technology as a tool for empowerment.”
The summit will conclude with the launch of the Msheireb Award for Innovation in Design, honoring exemplary solutions in human-centered design, sustainable design, technology-powered design, and lifestyle and luxury design. The award aims to promote design thinking as a catalyst for positive change, addressing community and global challenges
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