ODI and the IKEA Foundation host a day of events at Milan Design Week 2022 (6-12 June) on the power of ideas, creativity and talent of people who move, by need or necessity.

On Friday 10 June, IKEA’s Milan Design Week festival will be turned over to consider the role of design and creativity in addressing the reality of global migration and displacement.

Moving between places and across borders is much more than just crossing them. It is a journey of ideas, talent and cultures. This event is dedicated to all people who move, their creativity and talent: an immense, and often untapped potential for all economies and societies.

13:00-14:30 CEST: data and design – making stories visible

Featuring award-winning visual and information designer Federica Fragapane in conversation with Emilia Terragni, Publisher at Phaidon Press. Followed by Q&A with participants and lunch.

14:30-15:30 CEST: cities of growth and solidarity

Panel discussion with the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, and Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, founders of the Africa-Europe Mayors’ Dialogue. Moderated by Marta Foresti, Executive Director of ODI Europe. Comments by Chiara Cardoletti, UNHCR Representative to Italy, the Holy See and San Marino. Followed by Q&A with participants.