One week full of design. Thank you, mcbw 2026!
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Annual Theme 2026

Welcome to the Playground of Possibilities

From 4 to 10 May 2026, Munich transformed into a vibrant hub for design, innovation, and creative exchange for the 15th time. Together, we discovered a new passion for design – playful, visionary, and with an eye on the pressing issues of our time.

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We took you on an inspiring journey through four interlocking phases: from the creative self to new fields and bold ideas, all the way to visions that enrich our future. The 2026 theme, ‘Playground of Possibilities,’ created space for your perspectives, impulses, and real change.

 

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Program 2026

A week full of inspiration, exchange, and networking

7 days, more than 200 events, 5 installations across the city, and over 300 speaker: mcbw 2026 was a vibrant mix of exhibitions, workshops, talks, guided tours, and public interventions spanning a wide range of design disciplines. 

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A big thank you for being part of this major design event. Your energy, creativity, and commitment made these seven days an unforgettable experience. Save the Date: The next mcbw will take place from May 10 to 16, 2027.

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Partners of mcbw 2026

Thank you to all our partners and supporters!

Planning and implementing the largest design event in Germany is only possible with strong partners at our side. We try to offer almost all events during the 7 days of mcbw free of charge in order to make participation possible for all interested parties. A big thank you goes to our supporters, sponsors, media partners, program partners and network partners who make mcbw what it is today!

A day full of design and inspiration

Design Summit 2026

On 4 May 2026, international designers, thought leaders, and decision-makers gathered at the Munich Urban Colab to develop new perspectives on the role of design at the intersection of technology, society, and creativity.

Recap: mcbw 2026

For the 15th time the munich creative business week took place in May 2026 under the annual motto “Playground of Possibilities” and is Germany's largest design event. Inspiration, ideas, dialogue, networking, innovation, technology – #designconnects! Click through our mcbw archive and find out more about our programme and partners.

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About mcbw

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The munich creative business week takes place every year in May. During 7 days of mcbw, the creative scene meets in Munich to learn about the latest trends, technologies and innovations in the various design disciplines, to exchange ideas and to network.

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