DES is back in 2026!
September 29-October 2 | St John’s NL, Canada
Most engineering teams already know they need an Al strategy. What's unclear is which paths are viable, what's actually working today, and how to successfully deploy AI in real product development programs.
You'll find the answers at the 2026 Design Engagement Summit.
$699 (USD)
In 2025, 100+ leaders from the world's most complex engineering organizations gathered in NL to redefine the standard for engineering excellence.
- 30%shorter lead times
- 8 figuresannual cost savings
- 15%COPQ improvement
- 4Xfaster supplier reviews
- $3Msavings in one VA event
DES 2026 is not
DES 2026 is
Keynotes from leading engineering organizations including
- Vestas
- Johnson Controls
- AGI
- Schaeffler
- Smith & Nephew
AI in Real-World Engineering Workflows
Hands-on sessions focused on how AI is being used inside real engineering workflows today.
CoLab Roadmap Preview and Executive Work Sessions
An early look at the CoLab roadmap and working sessions with the executive team.
Peer Discussions with Engineering Leaders
Focused peer discussions with engineering leaders, including a dedicated executive track.
Fun adventures in historic St Johns!
Fun, informal activities set in historic St Johns, designed to encourage connection outside the sessions.
Join past speakers from Autoneum, Vestas, and more at DES 2026. The first 10 approved speakers will receive a free conference pass, plus flights and hotel rooms on us!
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