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Some of the most complex challenges today exist between systems. The theme of SDGC26, Beyond Boundaries: Enabling Solutions that Shape Tomorrow explores how practitioners, organizations, and communities are working across these boundaries in practice. Learn more about this year’s theme: 🔗 link in bio #ServiceDesign #SDGC26 #DesignLeadership

The Service Design Global Conference 2026 (SDGC26) is organized by the Service Design Network (SDN) in cooperation with World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026. World Design Capital® is an initiative of World Design Organization (WDO)®. Frankfurt is recognized as one of the world’s 20 most liveable cities—an inspiring place to live, work, and create a global gateway, perfectly positioned at the heart of Europe. Send a DM if you wanna collaborate with us at #SDGC26 Thanks @denkwerk for supporting us in creating this video. #servicedesign #designleadership #designconference

Follow us and comment "Community" to get the link in your DM. 💭 Can service design become a passport across cultures, industries, and communities? Drop your question in the chat and join us LIVE 🙌 🌟 Meet our next SDN Community Voices SDGC Special nº003 guest: Nav Qirti on Borderless by Design 🌟 Founder of Ideactio Pte Ltd & MetaSkills Lab, and a driving force behind SDSG x SDN Singapore and SDN Frankfurt, Nav works at the intersection of innovation, learning, and community-building. With a perspective shaped across domains and cultures, his work explores how service design can move beyond disciplines becoming a mindset that travels across systems, people, and borders. In this episode of Borderless by Design, we’ll dive into: ✨ His personal service design journey 🌏 The growth of SDSG, SDN Singapore & SDN Frankfurt 🎤 His role on SDGC26 Frankfurt and the future of the global SDN community 📺 Live on SDN’s LinkedIn & YouTube 📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 CET | 14:00 SGT | 16:00 AEST 🎙️ Hosted by Sudeshna Mahata, SDN Ambassador & Community Voices Host 🎟 RSVP and stream it live #ServiceDesign #SDN #CommunityVoices #SDGC26 #GlobalDesign #DesignCommunity #DesignLeadership As part of our bi-weekly series, we invite the Service Design Network community to learn, share, and be inspired by voices shaping our global practice. Like, Share, and Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

⏳ TWO DAYS TO GO! ⏳ The clock is ticking on your chance to grab the Early Bird discount for the Service Design Global Conference 2026! 🌍✨ Don’t miss out on the maximum savings for our gathering in Wiesbaden (and online!) this October. Still on the fence? Let’s talk about quality. Take a look back at SDGC24 with our previous speaker Josina Vink. 🔗 Link in Bio! Secure your Early Bird tickets before the price jumps! #ServiceDesign #SDGC26 #DesignForPlurality #ServiceDesignNetwork #DesignConference Innovation

✨ THE CLOCK IS TICKING! ✨ Early bird tickets for #SDGC26 end on May 15! 🗓️ Are you ready to join the global service design community in Frankfurt RheinMain this October? This year, we’re going Beyond Boundaries to explore how design can tackle the world’s most complex challenges—from the “soft” human side of the military to future-shaping tech. What to expect: 🔥 3 days of high-impact talks 🔥 Hands-on workshops 🔥 Global networking with the best in the biz Don’t wait until the price jumps—grab your ticket now at the link in our bio! 🔗 #sdgc #ServiceDesign #DesignCommunity #innovation

4 DAYS LEFT! ⏳ The Early Bird catches the savings, but only if you move fast. 🐦💨 Is #SDGC only for service designers? Absolutely not. We’re building a global stage for design professionals, visionary leaders, and the “service-design-curious” from every industry. Take it from Juan Pablo, an Engineer at Cognits in Guatemala. Wherever you are in the world, whatever your title—you belong here. ✨ Don’t wait until Friday. Secure your spot at the best price now via the link in our bio! #ServiceDesign #SDGC26 #Innovation #DesignThinking

Service Design Conference 2026 | Early Bird Tickets Die Service Design Global Conference geht 2026 in die 19. Runde und bringt die internationale Service-Design-Community nach Wiesbaden (Frankfurt RheinMain). Als jährliche Konferenz des Service Design Network versammelt die SDGC Expert:innen aus Praxis, Forschung und Verwaltung rund um die Gestaltung zukunftsfähiger Services. Wir freuen uns, dieses Jahr selbst mit einem Workshop Teil des Programms zu sein. Mehr dazu bald. 📅 28.–30. Oktober 2026 📍 RheinMain CongressCenter Wiesbaden + Online Sichere Dir bis zum 15.05. die Early Bird Tickets unter → /event-details/service-design-global-conference-2026 [Link in Bio]

The Service Design Award 2026 is open 🚀 This is your moment to put your work in the spotlight and show how service design is making a real difference — across industries, communities, and systems. From transforming public services to reimagining customer experiences, your work deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated. Why submit? ✨ Gain global visibility ✨ Get recognized by industry leaders ✨ Strengthen your professional profile ✨ Open doors to new opportunities ✨ Inspire the service design community We’re here to celebrate the work that’s shaping our industry — and that includes yours. Be a winner. Submit today. Link in bio! #ServiceDesign #ServiceDesignAward #DesignImpact #CallForSubmissions #Innovation

🌍✨ Your city. Our global stage. Passionate about service design? This is your moment. The Service Design Network is inviting chapters and interested organizations worldwide to apply to host SDGC27 — the largest international event dedicated to advancing service design. Imagine your city at the heart of it all: 💡 Inspiring talks 🤝 Meaningful connections 🚀 A global community coming together As a host, we’ll work side by side with you — from operations and partnerships to promotion and delivery — combining our global expertise with your local insight to create something unforgettable. For three vibrant days, SDGC brings together thinkers, doers, and leaders to share ideas, spark innovation, and shape the future of our industry. 📍 Ready to put your city on the map? Apply now and let’s bring SDGC27 to life — together. Send us a DM ✉️ #ServiceDesign #SDGC27 #DesignCommunity #CallForHosts #sdnetwork

Comment "SDGC " to get link in your DM. 💭 What happens when a global design community gathers on a night of transition? 🌟 Join us for Walpurgis Reframed: The SDGC Edit | SDN Community Voices SDGC Special 🌟 On a night traditionally known for renewal and new beginnings, we bring together voices from across the SDN community who are shaping the Service Design Global Conference experience long before the stage comes alive. This is not about agendas or line-ups. It’s about the people, perspectives, and energy that turn SDGC into something more than a conference a living, evolving community. In this episode, we sit down with members of the SDN network who bring diverse perspectives across chapters, industries, and roles each contributing to what makes SDGC more than just a conference. It’s about how the SDGC experience comes to life through people through their energy, their communities, and the connections they carry into the space. 🎙️ Featuring: ✨ Sylvia Bargellini - Principal Strategist, Founder, Lini LLC | SDN Bay Area Chapter Lead ✨ Juliana Romero - Ecosystems & Circular Transitions | SDN Events Board� ✨ Denise Jaouadi - UX Specialist, Siemens | SDN Berlin 📺 Live on SDN’s LinkedIn & YouTube 📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026 ⏰ 14:00 CEST | 08:00 EST | 20:00 AWST 🎟 Join us live and be part of the conversation Drop your questions in the comments and we will take them live. 🎙️ Hosted by Sudeshna Mahata, SDN Ambassador & Community Voices Host �� #SDGC25 #CommunityVoices #ServiceDesign #SDN #DesignLeadership #Volunteering #DesignEvents #DesignCommunity #BehindTheScenes As part of our bi-weekly series, we invite the Service Design Network community to learn, share, and be inspired by voices shaping our global practice.�� Like, Share and Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Youtube�

Touchpoint Vol. 17, No. 1 is OFFICIALLY here! The latest edition from the @ServiceDesignNetwork , “From AI to Synthetic Services,” is now live. It’s packed with insights on how AI is reshaping the way we design and deliver services. 🚀 What’s inside? Deep dives into synthetic services, expert case studies, and the latest trends in human-AI collaboration. 📅 Save the Date! Our live Roundtable for this issue is scheduled for: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 📍 Online via Zoom 💡 SDN Members: Your digital copy is FREE! Head over to the SDN website to download the journal and register for the roundtable at no extra cost. Not a member yet? Join the global community today to get instant access. Link in Bio #ServiceDesign #TouchpointJournal #SDN #DesignThinking #AI

Comment "Volunteer" to get the link in your DM. It’s finally here: the call for volunteers for the upcoming Service Design Global Conference 2026 in Frankfurt RheinMain. Want to take part in the service design community event of the year? We need you! By joining as an on-site volunteer in Wiesbaden or as a virtual volunteer, you will become an important member of our SDGC26 execution team. With a variety of activities taking place throughout the conference days, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and get inspired by the international service design community, while contributing to the experience behind the scenes. Apply by May 15, 2026, by filling out the volunteer submission form via the link in your DM. #SDGC26 #CallforVolunteers #Designleadership