Shanghai Hosts 2025 World Design Cities Conference Marking UNESCO Anniversary

The 2025 World Design Cities Conference (WDCC2025) officially opened in Shanghai on September 25, marking the 15th anniversary of the city joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Design. The event featured the release of the "Shanghai 2010-2025: 15th Anniversary as a UNESCO City of Design – Results and Achievements" report, distribution of certificates for the Shanghai Youth Design Talent U35 program, and awards such as the Shanghai Design 100+ Global Competition Annual Awards and the Frontier Design Prize. WDCC2025 aims to build a global platform for design innovation cooperation, focusing on ecological design, sustainable urban development, and creating new paradigms in fashion and industrial innovation. Renowned domestic and international academicians, industry leaders, and designers gathered to discuss strategies for leveraging design to drive quality productive forces and empower various industries. The conference showcases Shanghai's role in shaping future urban and creative industries while promoting sustainable tourism and cultural exchange for design professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.