Knowledge of Design Week has long been regarded as a platform that gathers experts in their field to share insights into their businesses. The event is organized by Hong Kong Design Centre with Hong Kong Design Institute and Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design. Its lead sponsor is Create Hong Kong.

With the pandemic still casting its shadow over proceedings, this year's format blends 10 forum sessions with eight workshops, both livestreamed hybrids featuring more than 40 local and global speakers.

This year, entrepreneurs and creatives from the fields of hospitality, healthcare, e-commerce and digital solutions will come together to give their take on how the service economy can benefit from human-centric design. The speakers include Singapore-based hospitality legend Adrian Zecha, Hong Kong designer Joyce Wang, Keith Yates from Thailand and Ron Swidler from the Gettys Group in the United States.