As a designer, I’ve often found myself moving between exhibitions, creative events, and collaborative spaces, each offering moments of connection, but rarely something continuous. Creative Dialogues stands out because it is more than an event. It is a platform. One that brings together a wide network of creatives, from emerging designers and students to educators, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders. It is a structure that supports exchange, not just inspiration, a rare and much-needed quality in our region. What strikes me most about Creative Dialogues is its commitment to inclusion, bringing together creatives from all walks of life into one shared conversation. This diversity reflects the ecosystem we are part of and pushes us to engage with perspectives outside our own field. In a field where trends evolve rapidly and societal needs shift, staying in touch with larger conversations is a form of creative responsibility. Each edition of Creative Dialogues takes place in a city with a rich cultural and creative background. Starting with Beirut in September 2025 and then Cairo later in the year, every location adds something unique to the experience. It’s not just a series of talks or workshops, it becomes something deeper. As a designer, I find value in how the city itself becomes part of the platform. We don’t just attend sessions, we explore the city. We walk through its streets, visit its monuments, observe its architecture, and interact with its local creative scene. For me, that’s where the learning really happens. It’s about seeing how design, art, and culture respond to each city’s social, political, and historical context. That kind of connection makes the experience more grounded and more relevant to how I think and work as a designer. One of the things I value most is that Creative Dialogues doesn’t just speak to designers, it speaks with everyone. It offers a model of creative engagement where dialogue replaces hierarchy, and where different levels of experience can intersect meaningfully. Whether through workshops, talks, or informal exchanges, the program encourages co-creation rather than passive attendance. There’s a shared sense of authorship and ownership in how the experience unfolds. From a designer’s point of view, this also opens up new ways of thinking about our role. We’re not just makers of objects or spaces, we’re mediators of meaning, translators of culture, and contributors to a larger creative narrative. In that sense, Creative Dialogues is not just useful for professional development; it’s a space for reorientation. It challenges us to think about how our work connects to broader systems, economic, educational, social, and how design can become a tool for sustainable and inclusive impact. And finally, Creative Dialogues offers something we often overlook: continuity. It’s not a one-off experience. It’s a growing network, one that travels across the region and evolves with each edition. For someone like me, who often craves deeper, more lasting creative conversations, it offers a sense of belonging. It builds networks that are sustainable. And for me, it offers an opportunity to participate in something much larger than my immediate practice. Design is a form of dialogue, and when that dialogue is expanded across cultures, disciplines, and cities, it becomes something more powerful. It becomes a space for reflection, innovation, and shared growth. It’s not just about attending. It’s about taking part in a space where designers, thinkers, and creatives from different backgrounds can learn from each other, stay informed, and build meaningful connections. As designers, isn’t it time we had a platform that grows with us, challenges us, and keeps the conversation going beyond a single event?