Design Indaba
Annual conference featuring global design stars
While Cape Town’s creative scene may have gained global attention after it was designated World Design Capital 2014, in-the-know design aficionados have been flocking to the city each February for the acclaimed Design Indaba conference. The high-profile event brings together top global talent at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for an itinerary of power-packed presentations. Past speakers include David Adjaye, René Redzepi, Martha Stewart, and Thomas Heatherwick.

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