Business of Design Week (BODW), asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002, is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre and gathers some of the world’s foremost design masters, brand leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong as well as overseas, driving discourse on the value of design and innovation to inspire global audiences and explore new business opportunities.

Launched by Hong Kong Design Centre, bodw+ originates from Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002. bodw+ is an interactive design knowledge platform that promotes and celebrates design excellence, inspiring and engaging the local and international design community. It is envisioned to become Asia’s leading online design portal, providing evergreen content, featuring the latest insights on seminal design trends, and exclusive interviews with creative leaders and emerging talents.

A non-governmental organisation registered in 2001 and established in 2002, Hong Kong Design Centre is a strategic partner of the Hong Kong SAR Government in advancing Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence in Asia. Our public mission is to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to create business value and improve societal well-being.

My great pleasure to welcome you all to Business of Design Week (BODW) 2024.

This is the 22^nd edition of BODW, an annual flagship event presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre.  Over the years, BODW has proudly achieved world acclaimed status as being a leading event highly anticipated by the design industry.  The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau is pleased to be the lead sponsor of this signature event of Hong Kong.

The 2024 edition of BODW will once again bring design to the focus of the city.  Under the theme of “Inter/Section: Design, Artistry, and Innovation”, over 50 international speakers are here in Hong Kong to explore and exchange innovative ideas and solutions on how to tackle the complex challenges of our times, and actively shape a more sustainable and resilient future.

Having France as the partner country this year, following our last collaboration in 2009, is another captivating highlight brought about by the 2024 BODW.  The rich heritage and innovative spirit of France never cease to inspire and bring us new perspectives.  This year, our strong line up for BODW is joined by the selection from Maison&Objet, the renowned design, home decoration and lifestyle trade fair held in Paris.  Through partnerships, we strive to enhance Hong Kong’s role as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange and, most importantly, to deepen and strengthen the co‑operation to promote the development of the cultural and creative industries between Hong Kong and France in the long run.

On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Hong Kong Design Centre for its dedication in promoting and escalating Hong Kong’s position as a global design hub, and France for being the partner country of the event.  I wish BODW 2024 every success and all the participants a rewarding journey.

(John KC LEE)

Chief Executive

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region