Munich Creative Business Week 2026 Launches with 'Playground of Possibilities' Theme

The 15th annual Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW) is set to take place from May 4 to May 10, 2026, in Munich, under the theme 'Playground of Possibilities.' This event, backed by Bayern Design, the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the City of Munich, will kick off with a Design Summit on May 4 at Munich Urban Colab. Notable speakers include Alice Rawsthorn, Marije Vogelzang, Friedrich von Borries, and Hideaki Ogawa. The program will feature master classes led by Mirko Borsche and Steffi Bauer, alongside exhibitions and social gatherings. The summit will explore innovative design technologies, highlighting design's potential for fostering empathy and creating meaningful change. Previous years in 2021 and 2022 focused on design's significance in a post-Coronavirus landscape.