The DBCS Gala Celebration, which commemorates the next 40 years of championing Better Business by Design. This event honours visionary businesses and individuals shaping the Singapore Design Story and its global influence.

You’re Invited! Special DBCS Circle Connects! Few people sit at the intersection of design policy and geopolitical strategy. Senior Minister of State Sim Ann is one of them, and she’s opening the room.

As Senior Minister of State (MFA & MHA) and Patron of DBCS since 2018, SMS Sim Ann has been the bridge between Singaporean innovation and global policy. In this special Circle Connects, we’re going behind closed doors to discuss Creative Diplomacy in an Age of Geopolitical Disruption.

The design industry is changing faster than ever, and the designers who will shape its future are already among us.

The Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) is proud to bring together, for the very first time, alumni of the Seed Award, young designers recognised for embodying the five qualities of future design leaders: Creative Impact, Critical Thinking, Connective Intelligence, Perseverance, and Ethical Decision-Making.

You know how DTIA usually unfolds.

We come in with a few ideas, conversations take unexpected turns, and by the end of it, something shifts.

Last year especially had that “house party” feel—people stayed, conversations carried on, and the best moments weren’t always the planned ones.

As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join 55 Minutes for a session on an intimate, hands-on workshop dive into inclusive design, turning empathy into action.

As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join 55 Minutes on how to design digital experiences that truly include people with visual impairment.

About Future Economy Conference  Inaugurated in 2017, the Future Economy Conference (FEC) is SBF’s annual strategic platform for government-to-business engagement, convening policymakers, industry leaders, and solution partners to chart the course for a future-ready Singapore economy. FEC brings together key decision makers from both the public and private sectors to examine national priorities, enterprise transformation, and actionable…

In an age where AI is rapidly transforming the design industry, the need for stronger decision-making and thoughtful budgeting has never been more critical.

Design no longer lives in silos.
AI is reshaping roles.
Industry needs hybrid thinkers.
Government relies on cross-disciplinary design to shape the nation.