National Festival of Design 2026

Designing the Future: Housing, Innovation and Business Resilience

The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) is hosting the National Festival of Design 2026 in Canberra from Thursday, 22 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026.

The National Festival of Design 2026 brings together Australia’s design and construction industries to explore innovative solutions to the housing crisis and the future of the built environment. Through industry insights, emerging technologies, sustainability, AI and modern construction methods, the festival will equip professionals with the knowledge and connections to adapt, innovate and thrive.

Part of the festival’s program are hosted across the Dairy Road precinct in Fyshwick. It features the National Trade Show at The Vault on Thursday 22 October, a National Networking Event at The Stream on Friday 23 October, and the BDAA National Design Awards Gala Dinner at The Vault on Saturday 24 October.

Join industry leaders, designers, builders and innovators for three days of inspiration, collaboration and celebration, shaping a more resilient and sustainable future for Australian design.