Creative Crossroads

We are excited to announce an exclusive interview event hosted by the IE School of Architecture and Design. We have the honor of welcoming Ricardo Ramos, a renowned Mexican fashion photographer celebrated for his exceptional work in editorial and conceptual fashion photography. Originating from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Ricardo is an architect by profession and a photographer by choice and passion.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how to move beyond superficial experience design and create spaces that foster meaningful, transformative encounters. This panel will explore the key principles behind immersive, authentic design that resonates with users on a deeper level.

Join Giorgio Ravasio, former Country Manager of Vivienne Westwood for over 20 years, for an exclusive conference as he delves into the remarkable journey of the brand—from a rebellious alternative fashion house to a global luxury icon, all while staying true to its activist and sustainability-driven ethos.

Join  for Jorge Huguet, Former CEO of Sony computer entertainment (PlayStation) Iberia, and Iñigo Cavestany, Co-founder of Second World Games, as they dive into the fascinating contrasts between large-scale game publishers and independent studios.

Join entrepreneur and interior designer Dara Huang for an exclusive interview on building a global interior design business, Design Haus Liberty. Dara will share her journey from working with top firms like Herzog & de Meuron and Foster + Partners to founding her own brand. She’ll also discuss preserving design heritage in contemporary spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary leader in interior design!

Join the launch of CREATIVE CROSSROADS, a new series by IE School of Architecture and Design, featuring professionals from diverse creative fields. This Fishbowl event will explore career paths, in-demand skills, and key industry trends, with a focus on how design addresses environmental and societal challenges. Attend in-person at IE Tower or online, and enjoy a book signing with Michael Leube afterward!

In this session, Lourenço Viana, Global Head of Research at Mango, explored how human-centred design can drive change in the fashion industry, making products better suited to diverse customer needs. He will share insights on integrating design research into fashion product development and discuss the challenges of transforming traditional business approaches.

Kavita Parmar, Founder of the IOU Project and Partner at XTANT, spoke at the event as the keynote speaker, sharing her insights on sustainability and emerging trends in fashion. She explored how technology can empower artisan weavers, promote ethical sourcing, and drive positive change through transparent supply chains. With experience working with brands like Nike and Levi’s, Kavita is a leading voice in fashion’s social impact movement.

Learn about Alejandro's journey from inspiration to innovation with Check to Build, a cutting-edge software born from his passion for revolutionizing the construction industry. Join us to learn how shaping the future of construction can be made with SaaS-based solutions.

Founded by Ángela del Carmen Fuentes Imageryst democratizes access to drone and satellite imagery analysis, empowering users of all technical levels to extract valuable information.Imageryst transforms how businesses harness Earth Observation data. 

Ignacio Diaz Maurinho, Associate at Allies and Morrison Architects, London explores the significant role universities play in shaping cities, influencing the aesthetics and atmosphere of neighborhoods. Ignacio shares how different projects from Allies and Morrison demonstrate how design fosters a positive and transformative connection between universities and the cities they inhabit.

Based in London, Andre Bothma leads a dynamic team supporting the EMEA region, overseeing operations and managing an impressive portfolio of 55 companies. Andre delved into his journey from entrepreneur to growth principal in venture capital, sharing insights into the selection criteria for successful startups in the real estate sector.

Kelsea Crawford, an award-winning entrepreneur on the frontlines of exciting architectural innovations. Crawford, the CEO and co-founder of Cutwork Studio, a visionary team of architects, designers and engineers determined to redefine how space is used and shared in the modern world.

Lukas Kauer, founder of Fragile, joined an exclusive list of illustrious speakers to have graced this online forum. Fragile has managed to turn strategic imagination into innovative design solutions to help future-minded companies achieve global impact.

Enrique Ibáñez González, founder and director of Urbanmatters, started his career in the Netherlands, but he’s worked all over the world. When he joined us for the latest in the IE NextGen program, we knew we were in for some fascinating insights from the cutting edge of the architectural profession.

The London-based studio, which specializes in brand identity, brand strategy and digital design and build, believes that behind every good brand is an even better story.

Savills, an award-winning international studio, that specializes in full-service interior architecture and design, development advisory and workplace transformation; striving to improve the future of cities through innovative real estate solutions.

Bildia joined us to talk about how the company is making its mark on the construction industry: changing the dynamics of the procurement supply chain. Bildia is a cloud-based software ecosystem helping construction companies automate their processes.

From the Venture Lab to the International MBA, it was at IE University that Brooke began to think outside. The box and learn to take advantage of opportunities that came her way, including the opportunity to join The Venture City thanks to her IE University network.

DoveVivo’s Spain Director Irene Trujillo joined us to talk about a fast-growing phenomenon: coliving. Coliving has grown out of students’ and young professionals’ frustration with inaccessible urban accommodation, and money.

The behind-the-scenes experiences at Built-ID, a social impact tech company that focuses on building sustainable places for a better future. They accelerate collaboration and beneficial relationships between decision-makers and communities, by connecting diverse groups of people.

Connect Amenities, Services and People.” In it, they discussed their journey to building a workplace experience platform that allows teams to “navigate the workplace and stay connected from anywhere.”

LandTech may have started small, but they’re a model of success and rapid growth. In just four years, their original four became 100 people.

The inspiring young professional gave us an inside look into the fast-paced world of financial data, and explained what inspired to found Menhir.

Mathew Glenny discussed his real estate career journey—from working for real estate giant JLL, to joining the team at property search engine Realla, to leading sales at CoStar.

WiredScore is championing cutting-edge technology in real estate. They provide the only certifications for rating the infrastructure and technological capacity of commercial and residential buildings, ensuring buildings can meet today’s expectations and tomorrow’s demands.

Sound Diplomacy is the leading global advisor on growing music and night time economies in cities. It has defined a new way of thinking about the value of music, and influenced over 100 cities to invest in music and culture.

Future Places Studio is a London-based research and strategy studio that works with the built environment sector. They help companies embark on new projects from a strategic research perspective, examining macro and micro elements and using that insight to create better places.