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Announcing Summit + Mercedes-Benz EQ Fellowships

Providing access to the conference for those thinking about the future of mobility

29 August 201812 September 2018

In Partnership with Mercedes-Benz EQ

Since it was founded 10 years ago, Summit Series has held numerous conferences and events attracting thousands of young creators, entrepreneurs and leaders; providing inspiring programming, networking and opportunities for those who could afford to attend. Now, Mercedes-Benz EQ is partnering with Summit to welcome those who weren’t able to be there in previous years. Starting with Summit LA 18 (2-5 November 2018), we are—as part of the …

Design Indaba 2018: More Than A Soundbite

Seven speakers whose insights transcended a character limit at Cape Town's annual festival of creativity

Karen Day

1 March 201824 August 2018

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Anyone following along on Twitter during the three-day Design Indaba conference last week would have seen no shortage of inspiring soundbites dropped by the 31 speakers who graced the stage in Cape Town. And while perfectly packaged words of wisdom from an industry heavyweight like Tom Dixon are a major draw, one of the best things about DI is that it asks everyone to open …

Design Indaba 2018: Gourmet Grubb Ice Cream

An insect-based dairy alternative delights the crowds at Cape Town's annual design conference

Karen Day

26 February 201824 August 2018

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in partnership with Design Indaba

One of the conundrums many modern humans find themselves in when it comes to responsible eating is how to move forward without giving up our delicious creature comforts—namely, burgers and ice cream. Because both are derived chiefly from cows, which require mass amounts of valuable water and give off harmful greenhouse gases in return, these beloved indulgences present strains on the environment that need to …