Presidency University, through its School of Design, proudly participated as a Forum Sponsor at the 20th Pune Design Festival 2026, organised by the Association of Designers of India (ADI) and held on 30 and 31 January 2026 at the Hyatt Regency, Pune, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. The festival brought together industry leaders, academicians, and practitioners for a dynamic programme of keynote talks, UX forums, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops.

Centred on the theme “The India Lens”, the festival explored how Indian design is evolving from surface styling to deep-rooted problem solving, balancing cultural heritage with sustainability, technology, and human-centred innovation. Faculty members from Presidency University engaged with over 25 global design leaders, discussing AI, strategic leadership, and the role of design in shaping meaningful solutions for a rapidly changing digital world.