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Empowered by bayern design, the mcbw is the biggest design event in Germany and an important meeting point for the national and international creative and design industries. During its nine days, we annually bring together designers, design enthusiasts, companies, and students from all design-related fields and industries to promote interdisciplinary exchange and make the relevance of design accessible and tangible for everyone. To highlight the societal, ecological, and economic importance of design, each year we dedicate the mcbw to a new annual theme.

Annual theme: How to design a vibrant community

Overcoming boundaries together through design. At a time when the divisive is more noticeable than the unifying, our need for togetherness is growing. Let's explore together how openness, curiosity and cooperation can create solutions through design that improve the world we live in. Join us at mcbw 2025 under the annual theme "How to design a vibrant community" and shape the future with us!

The three focus topics of mcbw 2025

OPENING MINDS

design awakens curiosity

Design is always also a process: it questions the given and thus finds and opens doors where there were none before. By playfully creating connections that no one has seen before, design deepens understanding. Because design is not only curious per se, but also arouses curiosity in us humans.

SHAPING TOGETHERNESS

design makes people cooperate

Design is always also a process: it questions the given and thus finds and opens doors where there were none before. By playfully creating connections that no one has seen before, design deepens understanding. Because design is not only curious per se, but also arouses curiosity in us humans.

INSPIRING EMPATHY

design points out the human factor

In an increasingly technological world, the question arises of how to preserve the human factor. While Artificial Intelligence supports decision-making, emotional intelligence remains essential. It explores how technology can be used to unleash creative potential and foster empathetic relationships.

A day full of design and inspiration

Design Summit 2025

An inspiring experience full of creative impulses and valuable insights awaits you at the mcbw design summit. You will have the opportunity to learn from renowned experts and visionaries in the design world who will share their unique perspectives and experiences. The interactive atmosphere allows you to exchange ideas with like-minded people, network and gain fresh inspiration for your own projects and deepen your knowledge. You will become part of a vibrant community that celebrates creativity and drives innovation. Be ready for a day full of aha moments and new perspectives! 

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Recap 2024

How was the munich creative business week 2024? How can we (re)learn to live, do business and create together with nature? What were your and our program highlights? Here you can find everything about our Design Summit 2024, the Design Walk in Haidhausen, our activities in public spaces and much more...

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The munich creative business week takes place every year in May. During 9 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.

Thanks to our sponsors and media partners

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 9 days of mcbw free of charge to make participation possible for all interested parties. If you share our vision of a diverse and strong metropolitan region and want to present your organization as a digital pioneer, then become a sponsor or media partner of mcbw 2024. Please contact us.

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