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SUMMARY:UG Design Summit 2025 - “Bridging Worlds\, Shaping Sustainable Futures”
DESCRIPTION:Dates: 5th – 8th October 2025\nVenue: CTF Ground\, Kyambogo University\, Kampala\, Uganda\nTheme: “Bridging Worlds\, Shaping Sustainable Futures” \nKyambogo University is proud to host the UG Design Summit 2025 (SUMMIT’25)\, an international platform that brings together designers\, innovators\, academics\, and thought leaders from around the world. The summit explores how design can serve as a catalyst for sustainable and impactful solutions across diverse cultural and economic contexts. \nInspired by the metaphor of a potter’s wheel\, the summit emphasizes collaboration\, cultural exchange\, and shared knowledge in shaping a better\, inclusive future through design. \nKey Highlights \n\nConference Tracks:\n\n\n\n\nDesign’s role in AI ethics and digital experiences\nSustainable design & circular economy practices\nHuman-centered approaches for smart cities & communities\nBiotechnology & healthcare design solutions\nDesign for climate change and resilience\nOpen-source design and global collaboration\nCultural preservation\, indigenous knowledge\, and inclusive design\nCross-border design synergies and partnerships\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Activities:\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Colloquium: spotlighting PhD supervision best practices.\nDesign Fireplace (Ekyoto): an evening dialogue on critical issues in African design research.\nExhibition: showcasing cutting-edge innovations from students\, practitioners\, and industry players.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Design practitioners\, researchers\, policy makers\, innovators\, NGOs\, entrepreneurs\, cultural advocates\, students\, and corporate representatives.\n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\nAbstract submission deadline: 23rd August 2025\nAcceptance/Rejection notifications: 30th August 2025\nFull paper submission deadline: 10th September 2025\nSummit & Exhibition: 6th – 8th October 2025\n\n  \nRegistration \n\nEarly Bird (20th July – 31st August 2025):\n\n\nStudents: USD 20 | East Africans (Academic): USD 50 | Non-Academic: USD 70 | Other Nationals: USD 90–100\n\n\nNormal (1st September – 5th October 2025):\n\n\nStudents: USD 30 | East Africans (Academic): USD 70 | Non-Academic: USD 100 | Other Nationals: USD 100–120 | Online Presentation: USD 70\n\nExhibition Fees: \n\nLocal & International Exhibitors: UGX 250\,000 / USD 69\nStudents from other Universities: UGX 70\,000 / USD 19\nKyambogo University Students: Free\n\nPaper Submission Guidelines \n\nAbstract: 250–300 words\, continuous paragraph\, with up to 5 keywords.\nFull paper: 3\,000–8\,000 words\, Times New Roman 12 pt\, spacing 1.5\, MS Word format.\nReferencing: APA 7th Edition.\nAll submissions to: ugdesign@kyu.ac.ug\n\nAccepted papers will be peer-reviewed and published in a book by Kyambogo University. \nContact \n\nSecretariat Convener: Martha Ainembabazi – +256 704023222 / 786387410\nCoordinator: Oscar Ouni – +256 777949940 / 704774005\nAcademic Lead: Dr. Emmanuel Mutungi – emutungi@kyu.ac.ug\n\nFor details: www.kyu.ac.ug | Email: ugdesign@kyu.ac.ug \nDownload Summit Poster:UG Design Summit(PDF)
URL:https://kyu.ac.ug/event/ug-design-summit-2025-call-for-papers-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kyambogo University\, CTF Room 105
CATEGORIES:Conference,Summit
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