WELCOME TO THE DFGN'S
UNBOXED 2025!
THE NON-TRADITIONAL CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON TEACHING PRACTICES ACROSS DFGN
6th to 7th of October, 2025
PACE University, New York, USA.
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About the DFGN
Let's start with proper introductions...
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The Design Factory Global Network (DFGN, for friends like you) is a network of around 40 innovation hubs based in universities and research institutions in 25 countries of the world.
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We are on the mission of reshaping the way we do education, implementing interdisciplinarity and problem-based learning as a core of our educational programs.
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We are a strong community of educators and practitioners driving change within our ecosystems by hosting multiple initiatives such as international courses, joint research projects, grant applications, among others.
About UnBoxed'25
Welcome to DFGN's UnBoxed, where Design Factory experts and practitioners converge to reshape education.
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UnBoxed is about teaching practices, methods, tools and exercises used and experimented with across the globe for impactful education for innovation. We focus on practical insights in an interactive manner, setting us apart from traditional conferences.
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This year, we dive into three interconnected themes: effective collaboration in higher education, design- and project-based learning for innovation, and leveraging technology for impact.
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Join us as we delve into dynamic discussions, share valuable insights, and refine ideas to pioneer the future of Design Factory excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative educational experience.
THE VENUE
The conference takes place in NYC Design Factory, in the Seidenberg School Of Computer Science and Information Systems of Pace University.
ORGANIZERS
