In 2025, DCOTA continued to serve as a hub where design, education, and community intersect. Throughout the year, our calendar came to life with thoughtfully curated events that brought together designers, students, artists, and industry leaders—each one reinforcing DCOTA’s role as a place to connect, learn, and be inspired.

We kicked off the year by spotlighting emerging talent with Meet the Designers, hosted in partnership with Istituto Marangoni Miami. The event celebrated student creativity while creating meaningful connections between the next generation and established professionals, underscoring DCOTA’s commitment to education and mentorship.

Spring Market 2025 followed with Everything by Design, welcoming hundreds of creatives for a full day of keynotes, panels, showroom activations, and immersive experiences. From conversations with global tastemakers to industry-wide discussions on innovation and craftsmanship, the event reaffirmed DCOTA as a destination where design leads the conversation.

Throughout the summer, DCOTA focused on education and access. Student Day offered behind-the-scenes showroom experiences for design students, while the Summer Education Series brought practical, future-focused insights to professionals across industries—covering topics from content strategy to AI-driven business growth. CEU Day further supported continued learning, providing valuable credits and exposure to emerging ideas shaping the field.

Fall Market 2025 closed the year’s major programming with Visionary Spaces, a dynamic exploration of art, fashion, architecture, hospitality, and development. Through keynote conversations, regional design panels, Quick Talks, and showroom activations, the event celebrated the creative forces shaping South Florida and beyond.

The year concluded during Art Basel with Beyond Walls, an intimate discussion exploring how art, space, and community intersect—reinforcing DCOTA’s role as a year-round destination for meaningful creative dialogue.

As we look ahead, DCOTA remains committed to fostering connection, education, and inspiration within the design community. Thank you to everyone who joined us in 2025—we look forward to continuing to shape what’s next, together.