Sunday, October 22
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
After a weekend full of activities, Opening Night will launch three days of exceptional events, design and creative ideas. Register now to not miss out!
Following a presentation of the program by Gilles Lubineau, Chair of the Enrichment Programs and Marie Laure Boulot, a charming storytelling performance by artist Sam Cannarozzo will kick off the week. Carolina Eyck will perform for the first time, at KAUST, the only instrument played without touch, the Theremin. The musical performance will be followed by a charming storytelling session by artist Sam Cannarozzi. Moreover, two design exhibitions will highlight the imaginative power of design:
- Digital Design exhibition by the Strate School of Design curated by Dominique Sciamma, Director at the Strate School of Design.
- Pop-up exhibition by the Museum of Failure in Sweden.
Come and enjoy the cocktail reception to follow.
Nanny services are available for children from 3 to 8 years old.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Register now and get your mini-lamp at the Opening Night by posting a selfie with your design using #FEP2017. The pictures with the most likes will receive a special gift!
Must-See Keynotes
Evening nanny services are available for children from 3 to 8 years old.
Remember that you can also watch the Facebook On-Air live interviews with our keynote speakers!
Monday, October 23
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Design Fiction – Julian Bleecker, designer, technologist and researcher at the Near Future Laboratory.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Learning from Innovation Failure: Lessons from the Museum of Failure – Samuel West, curator at the Museum of Failure.
Tuesday, October 24
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
The Science and Art of Invention – Ann Makosinski, 19-year-old student and inventor. Featured in Forbes and Times 30 under 30, Intel and Google Science Fair Winner.
Wednesday, October 25
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Design is the Only Option – Dominique Sciamma, dean and director at the Strate School of Design.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Changing the Way the World Sees – Andrew Bastawrous, eye surgeon, co-founder of PEEK and 2016 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate.
If you registered for an event and will not attend, please make sure you unregister. Someone from the waiting list could attend instead!