Suffolk Design Festival 2025
Wed, 21 May
|Ipswich
An event designed to bring together the public and private sectors, focusing on themes of placemaking and design opportunities in Suffolk.


Time & Location
21 May 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
Ipswich, University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ, UK
About The Event
Join us for the Suffolk Design Festival 2025, a forum dedicated to shaping the future of placemaking and design in Suffolk. This unique event brings together professionals from the public and private sectors to discuss innovative approaches for creating high-quality spaces and well-designed communities across the county.
Hosted at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich, the event features:
Keynote Speakers: Hear from leading voices across local government, design, and development, including Create Streets, Robert Bray Associates, Suffolk Sustainability Institute, PAS, East Suffolk Council, RIBA, and the Landscape Institute. Our speakers will explore the challenges and opportunities in Suffolk’s built environment.
Interactive Engagement: Participate in live discussions using tools like Slido, fostering collaboration and real-time feedback.
Thematic Workshops: Delve into focused topics such as highways, SuDS, and sustainability, engaging with experts to find practical solutions.
Panel Discussions: A thought-provoking exchange of ideas among sector representatives, guided by attendee contributions and workshop…