London Design Biennale's inaugural Summit took place between 25-26 June 2019. The Summit focused on Resonance, the theme for London Design Biennale 2020.

The Summit addressed the impact of design: its power to cross borders, bridge cultures, and alter behaviours and societies. It looked at how this can improve a variety of major global issues, including climate change (our resonance with the planet); and international relations (how countries resonate with each other). The Summit was a must-attend event for designers working internationally; diplomats; and cultural institutes.

Es Devlin headlined a day of discussion on Day One (25 June) at Google, King's Cross, with a stellar panel of thinkers from design, government and the diplomatic community, interspersed with networking opportunities.

Day One culminated in a prestigious reception at the Durbar Court, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Informal conversations around the theme continued at an exclusive VIP after-party at The Groucho Club, Soho.

The second day of the Summit took place at Somerset House, London Design Biennale’s home. A series of surgery sessions, workshops and guided tours built on the previous day’s discussions, allowing designers and embassies to develop ideas for participation at London Design Biennale 2020.