DesignTalks 2026

The international design conference DesignTalks will be held on May 6th 2026 in Harpa,

Reykjavík during the Icelandic design festival DesignMarch.

Connections will weave their way throughout the programme in tune with this year’s theme of the

DesignMarch festival. A timely reflection on the fundamental human need for connection in an era of

both hyperconnectivity and disconnection.

Full programme will be revealed soon but confirmed lineup includes:

• Hjalti Karlsson, graphic designer, co-founder of Karlssonwilker

• Stefan Sagmeister, designer

• Dorte Mandrup, architect, founder & creative director

• Kristjana S.Williams, multidisciplinary artist

• 1+1+1, experimental collaboration

Full programme will be revealed soon!

Early bird: 17.900 ISK

Full price: 19.900 ISK

DesignTalks is the keynote event of DesignMarch and has become an important forum for inspiration

and conversation about design and architecture, current challenges and futures. Many leading

designers and architects have joined over the years, including Bjarke Ingels, Calin Klein, Snøhetta,

Jessica Walsh, Liam Young, James Merry and many local professionals. It is curated by Hlín Helga

Guðlaugsdóttir and Þura Stína Kristleifsdóttir produces the event for Iceland Design and Architecture.

Read more here.

Duration: 9:00 - 17:00

Language: English