On 10 October, lecturer Helena Sofia Silva will moderate the "Celebrating World Design" conference, organised by the European Brand & Packaging Design Association (EPDA) at Ousite Mouco. 

Twice a year, EPDA brings together brilliant minds in different European cities to network, learn and celebrate design. This year's edition takes place in Porto, celebrating international design in different venues around the city.

Programme:

Thursday, 09.10.2025

Label Design Masterclass
15:00 - 16:30
The Social Hub Porto

(no previous knowledge necessary)
This project aims to create excellence, but also to learn how to implement it. It is aimed at all designers who are already involved in label design, as well as those who want to discover the secrets of label design and production. Together with EPDA's industrial partners, who are leaders in their fields, the masterclass focuses on the process that leads to exceptional results - with a purpose.

EPDA Celebrates and Connects
17:00 - 21:00
The Social Hub Porto

Network with international colleagues in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. A good networking opportunity with drinks and snacks.

 

Friday, 09.10.2025

Celebrating World Design
9:30 - 18:30
Outsite Mouco

Moderated by Helena Sofia Silva, design lecturer and researcher at ESAD and CCO and Creative Director at Studio Eduardo Aires

- Eduardo Aires, Founder and Creative Director, Studio Eduardo Aires, Portugal
- George Sandeman, Founder and CEO, EX AMPULLA, Portugal
- Sajith Ansar, CEO and Founder, Idea Spice, United Arab Emirates
- Mariam Braimah, Head of Product Design and CEO, Kimoyo, United States of America
- Hernán Braberman, Partner and Creative Director, Tridimage, Argentina
- Angelo Ferrara, Creative Director and Partner, Robilant Associati, Italy
- James Pryor, Co-founder and Creative Director, touch, United Kingdom
- Samuel West, Founder and Curator, Museum of Failure, Spain

 

Registration and tickets for Thursday (Masterclass and Networking) here

Conference Prices for Portuguese participants:
— Agency representative:  When checking out, use the code “CONF-PT-AGENCY” to get a further reduction of 275 Euro = 140 EUROS   
— Freelancer:  When checking out, use the code “CONF-PT-FREELANCER” to get a further reduction of 325 EURO = 90 EUROS 

If you have any questions, please contact claudia@epda-design.com