designMT will feature an impressive mix of industry leaders and emerging talents, each with their own perspective on contemporary design.

Through the participation of industry stakeholders and practictioners invited to attend, designMT will explore contemporary trends and current challenges and opportunities in various aspects of design and its impact on our daily lives.

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Re-Design: Citizens and the City
Urban Life through Selected Projects of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

What makes a city truly work for the people who live in it? Beyond buildings and infrastructure, thoughtful urban design can shape how communities interact, improve quality of life and transform the way public spaces are experienced.

Held in collaboration with the ITA – Italian Trade Agency Desk in Malta, the Embassy of Italy in Malta and the Italian Cultural Institute in Valletta, the session will draw on experiences from Milan and Malta, exploring approaches that place people at the centre of urban development. From parks and shared spaces to the relationship between architecture and everyday life, Italian and Maltese perspectives will consider how lessons from the past and present can help shape the cities of tomorrow.

Moderator: TBC

Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta

29.09.2026 – 18:00h-20:00h, followed by networking

Made to Matter
Reimagining Design through Craft, Materials, and Innovation

Design sits at the intersection of creativity, functionality, materials, technology and making. In an increasingly digital and mass-produced world, what role can craftsmanship, local knowledge and traditional making play, and how are these evolving within the wider European design landscape?

Bringing together designers, makers and educators, the discussion will explore how ideas move from concept to reality and how contemporary design is being shaped by craftsmanship, sustainability, innovation, cultural identity and technology. Emerging approaches across Europe will provide a wider perspective, considering what designers and makers can learn from these developments and how they can translate them into their own practice.

Moderated by Joeaby Vassallo

Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta

30.09.2026 – 18:00h-20:00h, followed by networking

Designed to Delight
The Creativity Behind Every Sip and Bite

Great food and drink don’t happen by chance. Every product begins with an idea before being imagined, refined, tested and carefully crafted. Bringing together local artisan producers, this discussion explores the creative journeys behind their products and how inspiration evolves into distinctive flavours and memorable experiences.

From concept to finished product, the conversation will uncover how thoughtful design influences recipes, ingredients, presentation, branding, packaging and storytelling. Through the experiences of the people behind the products, visitors will discover how creativity, authenticity and craftsmanship come together to transform ideas into food and drink that delight the senses and reflect the identity and passion of their makers.

Moderator: TBC

The Courtyard, The Malta Chamber, Valletta

01.10.2025 – 18:00h-19:30h, followed by tasting session and networking

Behind the Collection
The Stories Woven into Maltese Fashion

Fashion is more than the finished garment: it is the culmination of creativity, craftsmanship, cultural identity and personal expression. This year’s designMT fashion event places Maltese fashion designers and their work centre stage, revealing the stories and processes behind their collections.

Each participating designer will showcase a curated selection of signature pieces while sharing the inspiration, design process and craftsmanship behind their creations. Through live presentations and audience interaction, visitors will discover how ideas evolve from concept to finished garment, gaining a deeper appreciation of the talent, innovation and cultural influences shaping contemporary Maltese fashion.

Moderated by Dorianne Mamo, Chamber of Fashion Malta Foundation

Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta

02.10.2026 – 19:00h-21:00h, followed by networking

designMT is organised by the Malta Crafts Foundation, with the support of various collaborators.