Call for entries
Submit an application to put on a talk/workshop/something else at BDF in 2026. We can’t wait to hear your wonderful ideas and integrate them into the programme.
We’re now accepting applications to speak/host a workshop at BDF 2026.
Things to consider
Theme for 2026 – ‘Change’
The annual theme for each year’s festival plays an important part in how we curate the line-up, so we like to keep them intentionally broad and open to interpretation.
Whilst talks don’t need to be overtly about the theme, its sensible to consider how you or your work relate to it.
Inclusion matters
We want our festival line-up to be representative of a diverse industry of talented folks from every background. We highly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the design community.
What does speaking at BDF look like?
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or a total newbie, please take a look at this handy guide we’ve put together to help set the scene for speaking at the festival
What are we looking for?
BDF covers a broad range of subjects across multiple disciplines. We appreciate it’s hard to know if your skill set fits in with our programme, so here’s a list of what you can expect to find in each Design District and other topics that might be covered at the festival.
This is by no means a definitive list, but hopefully gives you a good example of the types of things you can submit.
Graphic District
Graphic Design
Brand & identity
Typography
Packaging design
Printed marketing
Graphic illustration
Digital District
UX/UI design
Digital design
Digital illustration
Product design (digital)
Game design
Visual effects
Animation
Digital marketing
Content design
Concept art
Graphic District
Graphic Design
Brand & identity
Typography
Packaging design
Printed marketing
Graphic illustration
Digital District
UX/UI design
Digital design
Digital illustration
Product design (digital)
Game design
Visual effects
Animation
Digital marketing
Content design
Concept art
Analogue District
Commercial Artists
Interior design
Architecture
Craft, pottery & modelling
Product design (non-digital)
Fashion
Textiles
Wood & metal work
Non-district specific
Mental health
Environmental impact
Inclusive design
Project management
Design business
Analogue District
Commercial Artists
Interior design
Architecture
Craft, pottery & modelling
Product design (non-digital)
Fashion
Textiles
Wood & metal work
Non-district specific
Mental health
Environmental impact
Inclusive design
Project management
Design business
Submit your idea for BDF 2026
Tell us what you’d like to do and how you’ll do it and we’ll in touch towards the end of March to let you know if you’ve been successful.