2027 DESIGN FUTURES
STUDENT FORUM CALL FOR SESSIONS!
Design Futures Forum 2027 is seeking session proposals from practitioners and educators working to build community power through how our cities and spaces are designed. We welcome designers, planners, organizers, builders, artists, policy makers, and more to submit a session that grows student capacity to envision and co-create a world that centers community care and liberation as we dismantle systems of harm.
If you’ve never submitted a proposal or have been unsuccessful in the past, we encourage you to try this year. And whether you’re a seasoned professional or in the early stages of your career, we welcome you to apply!
We also welcome workshop proposals that draw from experiences, skills, and practices specific to the local context in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. We encourage submissions from practitioners who may not think of themselves as being part of built environment disciplines and want to share their expertise.
University of Minnesota will host the 15th annual Forum from Monday June 7th - Friday June 11th 2027 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Schedule
- Tuesday November 10th, 2026: RFP Released
- Monday, January 11th, 2027: Deadline for proposals
- Friday, February 19, 2027: Successful applicants notified