Busan will host the “World Design Capital Busan 2028 Signing Ceremony,” marking its first official step as the 11th World Design Capital.
World Design Capital Busan 2028 Signing Ceremony
-Date & Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 3PM-5PM
-Venue: Nurimaru APEC House
-Program: Signing ceremony, unveiling of the official logo colors, design talk, and more
This ceremony is the first official event held since Busan was designated as the World Design Capital.
It is a meaningful occasion commemorating the official agreement between the City of Busan and the World Design Organization (WDO) for “World Design Capital Busan 2028.”
You can join the YouTube live broadcast on the day of the event by scanning the QR code on the poster.
Please note that Nurimaru APEC House will be closed to the public on the day of the event. We kindly ask for your understanding.
WDC Signing Ceremony
The WDC Signing Ceremony is an opportunity for the designated city to invite key stakeholders, including government officials, the design community, local media, and business to witness and celebrate the official signing of the WDC Host City Agreement. It is the first official WDC event and the only WDC signature event held outside the designated year, usually in the first quarter of the year following the official announcement of the designated WDC City. The WDC Signing Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate those who developed the bid, as well as to shine a spotlight on the best and the brightest of the incoming WDC Host City’s design community. The event also helps build citizen pride in the accomplishment of the city.
https://wdo.org/programmes/wdc/about/signature-events/
Busan Metropolitan City designated World Design Capital 2028
https://wdo.org/busan-metropolitan-city-designated-world-design-capital-2028/