
For the fifth year running, Future Playgrounds welcomes creatives, thinkers, and innovators to two days of inspiration and exchange. Curated by the brand and design agency Peter Schmidt Group, the event features 11 thought-provoking keynotes, creative inspiration, and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded people.
Schedule
Thursday, 10 September
- 13:30 – 15:00: Event Check-In
- 15:00 – 15:30: Intro
- 15:30 – 16:15: Chris Kore
- 16:15 – 16:30: Ivana Vajagic
- 16:30 – 16:50: Pause
- 16:50 – 17:35: Panel Talk | Aura: Chasing the Magic with Lina Moreno, Oke Göttlich, Rifail Ajdarpasic, Michael Waning
- 17:35 – 18:20: Cihan Tamti
- 18:20 – 18:40: Pause
- 18:40 – 18:55: Sandra Gesierich
- 18:55 – 19:40: Charlotte Rohde
- 19:40 – 19:45: Closing
- 19:45 – 21:30: Drinks & Get Together
Friday, 11 September
- 12:30 – 14:00: Event Check-In
- 14:00 – 14:05: Intro
- 14:05 – 14:50: FOREAL
- 14:50 – 15:05: Valeria Schriber
- 15:05 – 15:50: Rifail Ajdarpasic
- 15:50 – 16:10: Pause
- 16:10 – 16:25: Anastasiia Chudnova
- 16:25 – 17:10: Can Touch This Studio
- 17:10 – 17:30: Closing
Good to know
- Tickets are valid for one day and include a flat rate for all drinks. If you want to attend both days, make sure to purchase two day passes.
- The Design Zentrum event entrance is located waterside at the Elbarkaden. When you arrive at Hongkongstraße 8, just step around the building.
- Please note: During the event, pictures and videos may be taken for PR purposes.
Find out more on the event website.
When?
10.9. – 11.9.2026
Where?
Design Zentrum Hamburg
Hongkongstraße 8, 20457 Hamburg
Costs?
59.50 EUR + fees
Our event entrance is located on the water side of the building.
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