Zista Changemakers Summit 2026 - Future of Design Education - Mumbai

Explore the future of creative education at the Zista Changemakers Summit 2026 on Saturday, 5 September 2026, at The Lalit, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East, Mumbai. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with attendee check-in and registration opening at 9:15 AM. The conference features panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive roundtables with global design university representatives and academic leaders.

If you are an educator, high school counsellor, school administrator, or design professional, the Zista Changemakers Summit 2026 provides an exclusive forum to examine how design education is adapting to artificial intelligence, sustainable practices, and changing industry requirements. The conference focuses on bridging the gap between high school counselling, higher education institutions, and creative industry careers.

The summit takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with main sessions running from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to complete registration and badge collection starting at 9:45 AM to allow time for morning networking before the opening keynote. Held at The St. Regis Mumbai in Lower Parel, the venue provides air-conditioned conference halls, high-speed Wi-Fi, executive lounges, restrooms, and valet parking. Discussions throughout the program cover integrating AI into design curricula, preparing students for emerging creative careers, updating portfolio evaluation standards, and establishing direct connections with international design institute delegates.