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Design Democracy Announces Fourth Festival Edition in Hyderabad
Design Democracy is a large festival about design and creativity.
Its fourth edition will happen in Hyderabad from September 18 to 20, 2026.
The event will be held at the HITEX Exhibition Center.
More than 200 design brands are expected to participate.
Over 150 speakers will discuss architecture, art, interiors, and other design topics.
Organizers expect more than 30,000 visitors.
Five special exhibitions will explore subjects such as Telangana, sustainability, art, objects, and textiles.
The festival will also have installations, food spaces, and opportunities for people to meet and share ideas.
The fourth edition of Design Democracy will take place from September 18 to 20, 2026, at Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition Center.
The festival is expected to feature more than 200 design brands, over 150 speakers, and more than 30,000 visitors.
Events will span four halls—Canvas, Muse, Atelier, and Alchemy—with exhibitions, installations, discussions, and curated experiences.
Featured exhibitions include the Museum of Telangana, Gallery of Sustainability, Precious Objects, The Art Edit, and The Fabric of Design.
The program will include DD Talks, DD Focus, outdoor installations, networking events, and a Gourmet Zone.
- Who
- Design Democracy, its co-founders, more than 200 design brands, over 150 speakers, and expected visitors.
- What
- The fourth edition of the Design Democracy design festival.
- Where
- The HITEX Exhibition Center in Hyderabad, India.
- When
- September 18 to 20, 2026.
- Why
- To showcase Indian design, support creative exchange, and bring together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and design audiences.
Key facts
- Event
- Fourth edition of Design Democracy
- Dates
- September 18–20, 2026
- Venue
- HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad
- Participating brands
- More than 200
- Speakers
- More than 150
- Expected visitors
- More than 30,000
- Festival halls
- Canvas, Muse, Atelier, and Alchemy
Quotes
Pallika Sreewastav
Co-Founder of Design Democracy
“Design Democracy was born from a simple belief that great design has the power to inspire, connect, and bring people together.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Design Democracy is about creating experiences that spark curiosity and meaningful dialogue.”
deccanchronicle.com
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