An International Conference on
Cultural, Spatial & Sensory Futures of Art, Design and Architecture
12th - 13th February, 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
In Partnership With:
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jaideep Gupte
Director - Research, Strategy & Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi
Member Secretary, IGNCA
Mr. Sanjoy Roy
Managing Director, Teamwork Arts
Prof. Nic Clear
Dean, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Huddersfield, UK
Dr. Ashok B. Lall
Architect & Educationist
Introduction
"Zeitgeist” means the spirit of our times - the ideas, challenges, and changes that define
our
age. Today, rapid advances in technology, urgent environmental concerns, and shifts in society are
transforming
how we see and create in art, design, and architecture.
In this moment of global change—shaped by the climate crisis, the digital revolution, debates over heritage, and evolving education—these creative fields are being called upon to respond with fresh ideas, critical thinking, and care for both people and the planet. ZEITGEIST 2026 is a space to explore where tradition meets innovation, where physical materials meet digital tools, and where local wisdom meets global perspectives.
This year’s conference brings together architects, designers, artists, interior designers, technologists, educators, students, and thinkers from many fields. Through talks, exhibitions, and workshops, ZEITGEIST 2026 will highlight new ways of working together and ask how creativity can help build a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
In this moment of global change—shaped by the climate crisis, the digital revolution, debates over heritage, and evolving education—these creative fields are being called upon to respond with fresh ideas, critical thinking, and care for both people and the planet. ZEITGEIST 2026 is a space to explore where tradition meets innovation, where physical materials meet digital tools, and where local wisdom meets global perspectives.
This year’s conference brings together architects, designers, artists, interior designers, technologists, educators, students, and thinkers from many fields. Through talks, exhibitions, and workshops, ZEITGEIST 2026 will highlight new ways of working together and ask how creativity can help build a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
Important Due Dates
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Selected papers from Zeitgeist 2026 conference will be published by Springer as a Proceedings book volume