IDEO BAIN 2026

IDEO BAIN 2026: Shaping Innovation at the Intersection of Design and Strategy
September 28 – October 1, 2026 | Paris, France

IDEO BAIN 2026, a landmark collaboration between IDEO (the global design-thinking pioneer) and Bain & Company (a leading strategy consultancy), will convene in Paris from September 28 to October 1, 2026. This five-day summit promises to be a crucible for reimagining innovation, blending human-centered design with cutting-edge business strategy. Set against the backdrop of Paris—a city synonymous with creativity and transformation—the event will attract 1,500+ global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators eager to tackle the most pressing challenges of our era.

Core Themes: Where Design Meets Disruption
The summit will explore four interconnected themes:
1. Sustainable Futures: Focus on circular economies, regenerative design, and scalable climate solutions.
2. AI and Human Collaboration: Ethical AI integration, augmented creativity, and preserving human agency in tech-driven workplaces.
3. Inclusive Innovation: Strategies for equitable access to technology, products, and services across diverse communities.
4. Future of Work: Hybrid models, employee well-being, and organizational agility in the post-digital age.

Participants will engage through hands-on design sprints, strategy labs, and keynote dialogues. Expect immersive workshops like "Reimagining Urban Mobility" and "Ethical AI Frameworks," alongside sessions on scaling impact-driven startups.

Speakers and Thought Leadership
IDEO BAIN 2026 will feature a powerhouse lineup:
- IDEO’s visionaries, including CEO Tim Brown, will share insights on empathy-driven design.
- Bain & Company’s strategists, like CEO Manny Maceda, will dissect market resilience and growth.
- Global innovators: Leaders from L’Oréal (sustainable beauty), Schneider Electric (decarbonization), and startups like NotCo (plant-based innovation) will present case studies.
- Keynote highlights: A fireside chat with French astronaut Thomas Pesquet on space-inspired innovation, and a panel on "Designing for Democracy" with UNESCO experts.

Paris: The Ideal Catalyst
Paris offers more than a picturesque setting—it embodies the summit’s ethos. The event will leverage iconic venues like La Seine Musicale and Station F, fostering cross-pollination between legacy institutions and disruptive startups. Special evening activations include a "Design for Good" exhibition at the Centre Pompidou and a networking dinner at the Musée d’Orsay, celebrating French artistry’s role in sparking innovation.

Why Attend?
IDEO BAIN 2026 is not just a conference—it’s a launchpad for action. Participants will co-create tangible solutions, access exclusive tools (e.g., IDEO’s "Design Kit" for prototyping), and join a global alumni network driving change. Post-summit, attendees receive a "Blueprint for Impact" toolkit to implement learnings.

Join us in Paris to redefine what’s possible. Early registrations open January 2026. For details, visit [ideobain2026.com](https://ideobain2026.com). Let’s build the future—together.