Art for Tomorrow 

Art for Tomorrow 2026

Redesigning Dialogues

How can societies celebrate their heritage while looking toward the future? What can established artists learn from the experiments of emerging ones? Where does design end and art begin? 

This year’s Art for Tomorrow will take advantage of the rich culture and institutions in Doha to create dialogues that explore inherent contrasts reflected in the city itself: between past and present, East and West, pop culture and high culture. Our conversations will consider how these dualities challenge, influence and ultimately enrich each other. In a time of increasing division, we can cultivate understanding by settling into these spaces between.

Topics include:

• The Blurry Border Between Design and Art
• Embracing Heritage With an Eye to the Future
• The Future Is a Design Question
• State of Play: Creating Public Spaces
• Design Can Be Good for Your Health

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In 2026, as part of an exceptional partnership between Art for Tomorrow and the second edition of the Design Doha Biennial, delegates from the conference will be able to enjoy a rich program of visits and exhibitions taking place throughout the city. The Art for Tomorrow conference coincides with the exclusive three-day opening of the Biennial. 

2026 Speakers

Confirmed 2026 speakers include Ab Rogers, Designer; Dr. Ashish Ranpura, Neurologist; Fahad Al-Obaidly, Design Doha Biennial Director; Rem Koolhaas, Architect; Samir Bantal, Director, AMO; Sheikha Reem Al Thani, Deputy CEO of AL RIWAQ, Public Art & Rubaiya Qatar, Qatar Museums, among many other exciting creative minds.

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