The 2017 IFI CONGRESS, African Culture & Design Festival and XVIII IFI General Assembly (GA) will bring together professionals from across the globe to discuss innovative design solutions at this critical time in our global history. Organized under the theme "World Class Design in Regional Markets: Interior Architecture/Design into the Future," the 2017 IFI CONGRESS and African Culture & Design Festival will explore creativity as a transformative vehicle for economic and social development. Keynote speeches delivered by experts from across design disciplines will debate the global social responsibility of the industry and plot the future of design excellence. In addition, an art exhibition with renowned African curators and artists will explore the artistic history of the continent and chart the future of African design. SCHEDULE 09 November 2017 - Opening Reception. 10 November 2017 - Full day of Congress with keynote speeches and panel discussions covering the full spectrum of art, design, innovation, social culture and planning for design excellence and responsible development for greater prosperity. 11 November 2017 – Special tours of the exceptional African, Culture and Design Festival with world renowned curators and artists. 11 – 12 November 2017 (half days) – IFI XXVIII (28th) General Assembly for IFI member Delegates. Hosted by International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) and Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN), the 2017 IFI CONGRESS and African Culture & Design Festival is free and open to the general public.