The TRUST___DISTRUST — 16th European Academy of Design Conference takes place in Porto, Portugal, from 3 to 7 May 2027, organised by the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto (FBAUP) and the ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture.

The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, educators, and students to advance knowledge in design research, with a particular focus on the theme of trust: its role in shaping digital, social, cultural, and civic life, and its intersections with transparency, accountability, ethics, and emerging technologies.

Submissions are welcome across 16 research tracks covering areas such as biodesign, design education, AI, typography, public health, fashion, co-design, social production, spirituality, and rural ecologies.

EAD welcomes Full Research Papers, Position Papers, Pictorials, Practice-Based Research, Workshops, Exhibition Proposals, and Doctoral Colloquium submissions.

Submission deadline: 15 September 2026
Notification of acceptance: December 2026
Conference dates: 3–7 May 2027
Location: Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Website: https://trust.fba.up.pt
Contact: trust@fba.up.pt