Design is a transformative tool that can improve our quality of life. It can solve a food crisis, build sustainable and affordable homes, revolutionize healthcare, and smash accessibility barriers. Where design, innovation, and technology intersects – there are solutions for the greatest global challenges.

DX hosts Elevate Youth Zone in partnership with Elevate, Canada’s largest innovation festival. Over the course of two days, youth and emerging innovators have an unparalleled opportunity to be inspired, connect and learn from the best and brightest creatives and disruptors during talks, skill-building exercises and networking opportunities. The speakers include Director X, creative consultant Melissa Andre and 15-year-old innovator Isabella Grandic.