AIGA Design Conference 2025, the flagship annual event organized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles from October 9 – 11, 2025.
The theme for this year, “Design + Performance”, delves into the dynamic interplay between creativity and execution. The conference will explore how designers can craft experiences that captivate, inspire, and drive change through the power of storytelling, movement and innovation.
Participants will have the chance to connect with top designers, join engaging sessions, and dive deep into the transformative power of design.
Program & Schedule
- October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)
- (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Participant registration
- October 9, 2025 (Thursday)
- (8:00am – 5:00pm) Participant registration
- (9:30am – 11:30am) Workshops
- (11:30am – 12:30pm) Lunch on your own
- (12:30pm – 5:00pm) Workshops (breaks included)
- (5:00pm – 6:30pm) Main stage welcome session
- October 10, 2025 (Friday)
- (8:00am – 5:00pm) Participant registration
- (8:00am – 9:30am) Continental breakfast, design fair + networking
- (8:30am – 9:15am) Morning breakout sessions
- (9:15am – 9:30am) Break
- (9:30am – 11:00am) Main stage presentations
- (11:00am – 11:45am) Refreshment break, design fair
- (11:45am – 1:15pm) Afternoon breakout sessions
- (1:15pm – 2:45pm) Lunch on your own
- (2:45pm – 4:15pm) Main stage presentations
- (4:15pm – 5:00pm) Refreshment break, design fair
- (5:00pm – 6:30pm) Main stage presentations
- (6:30pm – 8:00pm) Happy hour + networking
- October 11, 2025 (Saturday)
- (8:00am – 9:30am) Continental breakfast, design fair + networking
- (8:30am – 9:15am) Morning breakout sessions
- (9:15am – 9:30am) Break
- (9:30:am – 11:00am) Main stage presentations
- (11:00am – 11:45am) Refreshment break, design fair
- (11:45am – 1:15pm) Afternoon breakout sessions
- (1:15pm – 2:45pm) Lunch on your own
- (2:45pm – 4:15pm) Main stage presentations
- (4:15pm – 5:00pm) Refreshment break, design fair + networking
- (5:00pm – 6:30pm) Main stage presentations + closing session
Note: All times listed are US Pacific Time. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Ticket Categories
| Ticket Type / Per Person (USD) |
Member |
Non Member |
| Super Early Bird (AIGA members only, limited tickets available) |
799 |
N/A |
| Early Bird (Ends May 19) |
999 |
1,299 |
| Regular (Ends July 19) |
1,429 |
1,729 |
| Late Minute (Ends September 30) |
1,529 |
1,929 |
Note:
- A limited number of specially priced tickets at USD 699 are available exclusively to AIGA members in the following categories: Nonprofit, Government, Chapter Leaders, Educators, and Students
Stay tuned to this page for updates on the conference, program, speaker lineup and ticket prices.
