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RE:DESIGN // RE:IMAGINE SUMMIT

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A Revolutionary Arts & Education Conference

With our inaugural summit, UCLA Extension is proud to be at the epicenter of creative practice, education, innovation and impact.

RE:DESIGN // RE:IMAGINE is a one-day educational experience that brings together designers, artists, students, educators, and creative leaders to explore how arts and design education are evolving in response to emerging technologies, culturally responsive teaching and new creative economies. 

Together, we are reimagining the future and redesigning the potential of creative hearts and minds.

RE:Designing Learning – New models for teaching, assessment, and studio practice
RE:Imagining Technology – AI and digital tools in creative education
RE:Centering Equity – Culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogies
RE:Thinking Futures – Preparing learners for evolving creative economies

Who Should Attend

  • Arts & Design Educators (K–12, Higher Ed, Continuing Education)
  • Design & Creative Practitioners
  • Students & Emerging Creators
  • Industry, Community Arts & Education Leaders

Whether you teach, design, create or support learning ecosystems, this event offers practical insight, inspiration and meaningful connection.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m—3:30 p.m.

Location: UCLA Downtown

Early bird registration available until February 28, 2026. 

 

Register Today

What You’ll Experience

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Interactive Breakout Sessions

  • AI & emerging technologies in creative learning
  • Inclusive and equity-centered curriculum design
  • Creative entrepreneurship & career pathways
  • Community-engaged and place-based practice

Inspiring Keynotes & Panels

Hear from leading voices shaping the future of arts, design and education.

Hands-On Workshop & Cross-Sector Networking

Participate in a collaborative, skill-building workshop where you’ll develop ideas, tools or learning experiences you can immediately apply in your work. You will also connect with peers across disciplines, institutions and industries in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

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Why UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension brings together academic excellence, industry relevance and community engagement. This summit reflects our commitment to lifelong learning, creative innovation and inclusive education.

 

Accessibility & Inclusion

The venue is ADA accessible, and we strive to ensure diverse representation among speakers and participants. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us during registration.