Second International Conference on Designing the Future
Innovate, Integrate, Inspire
Youth Empowering Change through Tradition and Enterprise
Jointly organised by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
27–29 January 2027 • NIFT Chennai Campus, India • In-Person
Welcome to ICDF 2027
Welcome to the Second International Conference on Designing the Future (ICDF 2027), jointly organised by NIFT Chennai and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, from 27–29 January 2027 at NIFT Chennai.
ICDF 2027 brings together academicians, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and youth innovators from India and abroad for three days of dialogue, discovery and collaboration.
Conference Highlights
- 3 days and 4 tracks
- International keynotes, round tables, technical and poster sessions
- Youth Innovation / Design Showcase and Startup Pavilion
- Cultural Evening and Heritage Tour
- Optional Pre-Conference Workshop on 26 January 2027
Tracks at a glance
Track 1
Innovation & Emerging Design Technologies
Track 2
Entrepreneurship & Creative Economies
Track 3
Sustainability & Community Development
Track 4
Communication & Future Learning
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