2026 DESIGN FUTURES STUDENT FORUM CALL FOR SESSIONS!
Design Futures Forum 2026 is seeking session proposals from practitioners and educators working to harness creativity to center community power in how our cities and communities 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 Detroit. 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 Detroit Mercy will host the 14th annual Forum from Monday June 1st - Friday June 5th 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Schedule
- Monday November 10th, 2025: Call for Sessions Released
- Monday, January 12th, 2026: Deadline for proposals
- Friday, February 20th, 2026: Successful applicants notified