The School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi is set to host the International Seminar on Designing the Future (ISDF-2026) from 18 to 20 March 2026 at the India Habitat Centre. The seminar is being organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India.
Titled “Creativity, Inclusion & Technology in Youth Innovation,” the three-day seminar aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and young innovators to explore emerging approaches in inclusive design and future-oriented thinking. The event will serve as an intellectual platform where participants can engage in discussions on how design, architecture, technology, and youth-led initiatives can contribute to shaping sustainable and inclusive urban futures.
The seminar will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, and academic interactions involving experts from diverse fields such as architecture, planning, technology, design innovation, and public policy. By encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue, the programme seeks to examine the role of creativity and technological advancement in addressing contemporary societal and urban challenges.
According to the organizers, ISDF-2026 is intended to foster collaboration between academia, government institutions, and young professionals. The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to promote youth participation in innovation and policy discourse while encouraging new design thinking approaches that respond to rapidly evolving urban and social environments.
Students, researchers, and professionals interested in design, architecture, and planning are expected to participate in the seminar, which will provide opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and engagement with leading experts and policymakers.
Registration Link: SPA_ISDF 2026_Registration for All
Registration is mandatory for attending the seminar, and interested participants are encouraged to complete their registration through the official link shared by the organizers.