29 – 30 September 2026 • SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
The GDTA India Chapter is proud to host the D Conference 2026, bringing together design thinkers, innovators, and change-makers from across the globe.
This two-day conference will explore how design thinking can navigate chaos to create clarity, driving meaningful progress in organizations, communities, and society.
Experience engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, design safaris, and networking opportunities with leading practitioners.
Featured Guests
Meet the distinguished voices opening and shaping GDTA 2026.
Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals and Mines,
Tamil Nadu
India
Chairman
GEM Hospital
India
Vice President
Mahindra & Mahindra
India
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Trustee / Secretary
SNS Group
India
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President /
Co Founder Global Design Thinking Alliance
Germany
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Director
Design Thinking Center Asia
Kazakhstan
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Founder
Lewrick & Company
Switzerland
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Director
HPI South Africa
South Africa
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Professor
CEDEP
Singapore
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Founder
The Painted Sky
India
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India Country Head
Acentra Health
India
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Chief Design Officer
Titan
India
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Design and Research Center Manager
Yasar University
Türkiye
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CEO & Founder
ECH/OS Lab
Brazil
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Managing Director
Impact Week
Germany
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Design Thinking Programme Lead
HPI South Africa
South Africa
Member Management
HPI D school, Potsdam
Germany
University Professor
University of Cologne
Germany
Director of Sustainability
Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman
Oman
Managing Director
Haribhavanam
India
Founder
Keerakadai
India
Founder
Silaii
India
Assistant Professor
CMR University
India
Founder
The Innovator's Garage
India
Innovation Lead
Africa Nazarene University
Kenya
Grade-11
SNS Academy
India
Vice-Principal
SNS College of Technology (AI Campus)
India
Director
Rabwin Mouldsmith Private Limited
India
Executive Director
Chandramari Group
India
International Growth
EXL
India
Assistant Professor
Western University
Canada
Deputy Director: Operations
HPI South Africa
South Africa
Inspiring talks from global design thinking leaders sharing insights on navigating complexity with clarity.
Interactive sessions where participants apply design thinking methodologies to real-world challenges.
Experience-based learning journeys exploring innovative design implementations in local contexts.
Register now to secure your spot at GDTA 2026 and be part of this transformative experience.
Register for GDTA 2026
