DBCS40

DBCS Celebrates 40 Years of Flourishing by Design

A one-day event with forum, awards & gala celebrating design’s power to drive local and global impact. 

About the Event

Flourishing by DesignFlourishing by Design is a full-day programme that celebrates design as a catalyst for economic and social progress, locally and globally. Organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), this three-part experience features the World Design Business Forum, the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards & Exhibition, and the DBCS40 Gala Celebration.

The World Design Business Forum brings together global and local leaders to explore the economics of good design. Through dynamic panels and discussions, the forum examines how design-led strategies drive business growth, market creation, technological innovation, and social impact. Attendees gain insights into how good design is good business.

The SG Mark Awards & Exhibition recognises exemplary designs that raise industry benchmarks and create positive change. Winners across 9 categories will be honoured at the awards ceremony, while the public exhibition offers an immersive showcase of design excellence that enhances everyday life.

The day culminates in the DBCS40 Gala Celebration, which commemorates 40 years of championing Better Business by Design. This milestone event honours visionary businesses and individuals shaping the Singapore Design Story and its global influence.

Together, these three events position Singapore as a global leader in the business of design.

Event Details

18 September 2025

9am – 10pm

Gardens by the Bay

Flower Field Hall
211 Marina Way
S018977

Ticket Pricing

*All prices in SGD
**Prices exclude a service fee (2.5% platform fee + S$0.99) per ticket sold, a 2% payment processing fee and GST is calculated at 9% on the service fee.
***Discount code required to unlock DBCS Members Price & SG Mark Winners Price. Student Pricing are limited to 50 pax – applicable only to students from institutions with DBCS IHL membership

World Design Business Forum

$400
Early Bird

$500
Regular

SG Mark Awards Cermony

$180
Early Bird

$250
Regular

DBCS 40
Gala Dinner

$550
Early Bird

$800
Regular

Bundle
(All 3 Events)

$1300

Schedule

10 – 21 September

9.00am – 9.00pm

Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Exhibition

18 September

9.00am – 1.00pm

World Design Business Forum (WDBF) with Networking Lunch

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Award Ceremony with Canapes

7.00pm – 10.00pm

DBCS40 Gala Dinner Celebration

Flourishing by Design

World Design Business Forum
Singapore Good Design 2025
DBCS x 40

Flourishing by Design is a one-day event on 18 Sep 2025 featuring the Design Business Forum, Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards & Exhibition, and DBCS40 Gala Celebration. It highlights how design drives impact across industries—locally and globally.

The Design Business Forum presents thought leadership on the economics of good design from local and global design leaders. This leads up to the SG Mark awards ceremony and exhibition, which recognises exemplary designs that set new quality standards and create positive change. The day culminates with the DBCS40 Gala, celebrating 40 years of championing design as a catalyst for a thriving economy and honouring local businesses and design leaders, who shape and advance the Singapore Design Story globally.

Forum Theme/Segments

  • Business
  • Market
  • Technology
  • Impact

of Design

Forum Speakers

Hong Khai Seng, President, DBCS

Hong Khai Seng

President, DBCS

Chee Su Eing, Global Moderator, WDBO

Chee Su Eing

Global Moderator, WDBO

Lawrence Chong, Group CEO, Consulus

Lawrence Chong

Group CEO, Consulus

Don Chen

Chief Executive,
iSee Taiwan Foundation

Ho Ren Yung

Deputy CEO, Banyan Group

Anthony Chong

Group CEO,
Kingsmen Creatives Ltd

Catherine Lee

Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP

Keith Oh

Hon. Secretary, DBCS

Leeyau Chun Chuan

Hon. Treasurer, DBCS

Yong Jieyu

EXCO Member, DBCS

Sponsorship Opportunities

Flourishing by Design is not just a theme. It is a strategic posture.A call for design and businesses to inspire, lead and influence.

We seek partners who see the association with design as being good for business value and social impact. If you are interested in sponsoring or be our partner, you can download our sponsorship kit here.

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