NewsFeb 17, 2025
In-House Design Conference 2025: Call for Speakers

The RGD invites all to submit proposals to present at our 2025 In-House Design Conference scheduled to take place on June 19 in Toronto.
This year's conference theme is "The Power Inside," highlighting the transformative impact of well-integrated design operations within an organization. When business thinking and creative minds collide, it fosters innovation that delivers positive outcomes with exponential power.
Presentation proposals may be for presentations 20, 40 or 60 minutes long.
Some topic areas that we're looking for:
- Growing your in-house design career
- How to be a strategic partner instead of an order taker
- Project intake systems/project management
- Brand standards, getting your organization on board with your brand
- Ergonomics and enhancing workplace experiences
- Accessible design
- Fostering creativity while keeping brand consistency
- Use of AI tools by in-house creatives
If you have any questions, email the RGD's Programs Manager, Abdul Omar, at programs@rgd.ca