Event hub
The venue
Superstudio Più is a 10.000 sqm space in the heart of the Tortona district. A modern multi-functional location that hosts some of the greatest events, exhibitions, fairs and fashion shows of the Milano scene.
- Main Entrance Via Tortona
- Registration Desks
- Networking/Exhibition Area
- Workshop Room
- Main Purple Stage
- Aqua Stage
- Food & Drinks Area
- VIP & Business Lounge
- Open Stage
- Installations
Event features
DDD is much more than world class talks: it's a moment to engage with industry leaders for what comes next in design. Connect with brands, with future collaborators, and build meaningful relationships.
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- When 6-7-8 October
- Time All day long
The most exclusive area of the entire event welcoming speakers and their guests, partners and Business tickets’ holders. Elegantly furnished and technically equipped, includes coffee, snacks and soft drinks catering all the time, with relaxation areas and unique spaces for private B2B meetings. Business core of the event, this is where the magic happens.
Business Lounge
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- date 5th october
- Time 7 - 9 PM
Meet & greet your friends, peers and speakers: kick-off takes place the day before the start of the event, allowing you to make the early checkin, previewing the exhibition area and start networking.
Kick-off
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- Date 6th october
- Time 7 - 9 PM
Opening welcome drink closes the first day of work, facilitating networking with drinks and activities.
Welcome Drink
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- When 7th october
- Time 9 - 11 PM
Our private and exclusive Speakers’ Dinner where all the most important guests meet and perform networking at the highest level, in an informal environment pampered by great wine and excellent food. Iconic landmark in Milan. Access is reserved for Business Pass holders only.
Speakers' Dinner
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- Date 7th october
- Time 8 - 11 PM
Networking party closes the second day of work. Recreational activities are studied with the Partners in order to facilitate networking among all stakeholders, entertaining them with showcases, live performances and interactive installations.
Networking Party
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- When 6-7-8 October
Given the great demand for participation, for the first time we will make a third stage available, located in the heart of the exhibition & networking area. An informal listening space equipped to allow many more agencies, professionals, companies and startup to present and showcase their reality to our audience. Book your slot and speak up!
Open Stage
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- When 6-7-8 October
Improved and larger space for exhibitors & partners to meet customers and connect to new ones, as well as introduce and present the latest cutting edge technologies and services. Innovative, creative, stimulating.
Exhibition / Showcase Area
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- When 6-7-8 October
- Where Workshop Rooms
Don't miss the opportunity to refine your skills or learn new ones: register now for our exclusive workshops and masterclasses with industry leaders and globally applauded professionals, on the most current and relevant topics for your career or to grow your business.
Workshops & Masterclasses
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- When 6-7-8 October
- Where Installation Area
See and experience unique installations of digital art, spectacular live performances, cutting-edge technologies celebrating responsive environments and immersive storytelling in different languages.
Digital Installations
Explore Milan area
Via Tortona, Porta Genova, and the Navigli in Milan are vibrant and trendy areas known for fashion and design. Via Tortona features numerous showrooms. Porta Genova serves as an entry point to the Navigli, famous for their canals, nightlife, restaurants, and art galleries. We have selected for you some of the most interesting services and locations in the area, in order to better organize your stay and enjoy the city to the fullest.
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Magna Pars L'Hotel À Parfum *****
www.magnapars.it
“The Essence of Living”... Hospitality on the same premises as our old perfume factory. The “Hotel à Parfum” was established to express Italian excellence and to offer its guests a unique sensory experience. With its trees, flowers, fruits and a hidden garden to delight the senses, this is a magical place all to be discovered on the quiet Via Forcella, in the Tortona district of Milan. Its symbol is a tree. The tree of life. A tree deeply rooted in history.
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Nhow Milan ****
www.nh-hotels.com/en/hotel/nhow-milano
Right in the heart of Milan’s fashionable Via Tortona, the nhow Milano is a modern hotel design, providing an artistic, cosmopolitan home-from-home, great for exploring all the Design District has to offer: close to the Navigli, with its lively bars and restaurants, iconic building designed by Matteo Thun – formerly the home of General Electric, 10 minutes’ walk from Porta Genova metro station, in front of the MUDEC museum and a stone's throw from the Armani Silos.
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Art Hotel Navigli ****
www.arthotelnavigli.com
In the Navigli district, where the charm of old Milan meets the trendy vibes of fashion, design, and furniture, the Art Hotel Navigli welcomes guests into elegant and functional spaces, ideal for both business and leisure stays. With a prestigious contemporary art collection, spacious rooms, and a prime location in the heart of the Navigli, just steps from Via Tortona and the MUDEC, and a 5-minute walk from the Porta Genova metro station, these are just some of the privileges enjoyed by guests at Art Hotel Navigli. The hotel also features a rooftop garden on the 6th floor, an indoor garage, a garden, meeting rooms, and is just 2 km from the Duomo, while being only 5 minutes from the ring road.
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Maison Borella ****
www.hotelmaisonborella.com/maison-borella/
Maison Borella, a 4-star hotel in Milan with a restaurant, overlooks the Naviglio Grande and invites you to experience the irresistible charm of a unique and enchanting residence, where time seems to have stood still, preserving the pleasures of the Italian way of life. Housed in an old "casa di ringhiera" with an inner courtyard, Maison Borella welcomes you with modern comforts and exclusive services.
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Savona 18 Suites ****
www.savona18suites.it
Savona 18 Suites is a magnificent design hotel located in one of Milan's most vibrant and cosmopolitan neighborhoods, between the Navigli and Via Tortona, an area full of bars, restaurants, and art galleries, and a key hub for design and fashion. The hotel is housed in a traditional Milanese "casa di ringhiera" with over a century of history, and it has undergone a fascinating renovation by Aldo Cibic, a renowned architect and designer of international acclaim.
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21 House of Stories Navigli ****
www.21houseofstories.com/milano-navigli/
Live and create your story with hybrid indoor and outdoor spaces, hotel rooms with strong character, an excellent bistro, and a cocktail bar with panoramic city views. These are just some of the reasons why travelers, digital workers, creatives, and neighborhood locals come together here.
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Aethos Milan ****
www.aethos.com/milan/
Milan’s energy is undeniable, pulsating with history, fashion, and design. Within the heart of the city, located mere steps away from Naviglio Grande and the iconic Duomo di Milano, Aethos Milan offers a sanctuary for the soul. Each of our 32 suites has its own spirit, with a handpicked collection of vintage furniture and original décor. Most rooms also have private balconies, inviting you to extend your living space and embrace the city’s rhythm. Soft pillows, fresh linens and rejuvenating beauty products make our soundproof rooms a tranquil respite after a long day in Milan.
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Loft di design Tortona
Airbnb
The furnishings are stylish and functional, and the apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, bed linens, and towels. It comfortably accommodates four people, with two separate and independent bathrooms. This is a cozy and well-equipped home, even for extended stays. The neighborhood is trendy, full of bars, artisan shops, and ateliers. It’s also the venue for the "Fuorisalone" (held in April) and numerous fashion shows and events.
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Mini-penthouse
Airbnb
The apartment is located on the same street as the famous Armani/Silos Museum, just steps away from the MUDEC Museum of Cultural Art and the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology. A 10-minute walk will take you to the Porta Genova/Navigli area, a canal system designed and built by Leonardo da Vinci, now a hub of Milanese nightlife with many cafés and restaurants of all kinds.
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Enrico Bartolini
Haute Cuisine Restaurant
Located in the Tortona area of the city, on the third floor of MUDEC, the Museum of Cultures, in the heart of the design district, the venue is perfectly aligned with our culinary philosophy, based on the principles of experimentation and research. This is where our haute cuisine is crafted, determining the style of each of our restaurants, while respecting the biodiversity of each local area. And it is where we explore new worlds and new flavours, without forgetting our origins and traditions. Milan is the cornerstone and the creative impetus behind all aspects of our ‘Contemporary Classic’ philosophy. The intimate and refined atmosphere, enhanced by warm, natural tones and soft leather chairs and sofas with gentle, cosy lines, invites guests to relax and fully enjoy the culinary experience in the utmost comfort, while the chef and his team strive to provide unbridled pleasure.
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Hazama
Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant Hazama is the very expression of the renowned "Kaiseki"* japanese cuisine. Kaiseki cuisine represents the traditional japanese meal, made of several tasting dishes. The word kaiseki also refers to the skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals, comparable to western "haute cuisine".
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Baratie
Bistrò
A modest restaurant with outdoor seating that offers creative appetizers, wines, and cocktails.
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The Botanical Club
Restaurant / Club
Sample international foods and spirits in a modern setting with large windows, metal furnishings, and greenery.
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Langosteria
Restaurant / Bistrò
Warm and welcoming, yet always elegant—casually chic, never ordinary. The perfect place for a quality break and to enjoy convivial and relaxed moments.
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Ofelé Caffè & Coccole
Bistrò
Ofelé is a bakery-bistrò based in Milan where we will pamper you with all the small things, from breakfast to lunch, for a snack and in the evening. It is like grandma's living room where you will always feel at ease, even with children or pet friends. A place to spend quality time, drink herbal teas while reading a good book, enjoy a pancake while working or simply listening to good music drinking a good glass of wine.
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Morgante Cocktail & Food
Restaurant / Club
Along the Naviglio Grande, past the historic Vicolo dei Lavandai washhouse—a corner unchanged since the late 19th century that transports you back to a forgotten era of Milan—you'll find Morgante Cocktail & Soul. This venue was born in a space that once housed an art gallery where artists and writers would meet, create, and dance.
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Belle Donne Bistrot
Restaurant / Bistrò
In Milan's Tortona area, just a stone's throw from the Navigli, there's an intimate and cozy seafood bistro that perfectly blends vintage and contemporary styles. Let yourself be captivated by this atmosphere and become part of a culinary journey through flavors, where the traditions and expertise of the Fontani family—successful restaurateurs for years—ensure innovation and taste.
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Linfa | Gluten-Free & Vegan
Vegan Restaurant
They offer supreme products, services, and experiences in the culinary and hospitality sector. At the core of our commitment lies the vision of a local, unparalleled, flavorful, and nutritious plant-based cuisine, conceived through revolutionary culinary techniques using cutting-edge and sustainable equipment. Our focus is deeply rooted in customer-centricity and perspective, to propose exceptional enogastronomic solutions for Italy, a nation destined to promptly embrace the urgency of healthier and environmentally respectful nutrition, inaugurating a delicate yet profoundly transformative revolution.
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Sixième Bistrò
Restaurant / Bistrò
Sixieme bistro is located in a hidden, intimate courtyard characterized by an "old Milan" aesthetic and tropical vegetation. The secret patio opens up to overhanging balconies and large arched openings belonging to the sixteenth century and that open up to Six Gallery. Inside, the smoked gray painted walls give a brutalist flavor which is contrasted by warm velvet hues of the mid-centuary design furniture. The bistro's atmosphere is intimate, softly lit by Isamu Noguchi and Luigi Caccia Dominioni's lights, it offers a unique dining experience which focuses on the highest quality of ingredients to make simple and seasonal cuisine. The meal can be accompanied by drinks from the Bar served by the bartender, a mixologist specialist. For special dinners Sixieme has a private and romantic room reminding an ancient dining room.
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Sogni Milano
Restaurant
A cosy place where you can get together with friends and immerse yourself in the art of aperitifs, food and music. Located a few steps from Corso Genova, Sogni offers a combination of experiences carefully enriched by music, drinks and conviviality. It is not just a restaurant; it is a place that makes you feel at home, where you can enjoy authentic and genuine flavours in an atmosphere that skilfully blends innovation and history. At Sogni, we celebrate substance, placing a strong emphasis on tradition, love and deep respect for the Earth, nature and animals.
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El Porteño Darsena
Argentine Restaurant
The location on Via Gian Galeazzo, with its elongated and irregular layout, boasts an open kitchen around which a series of interconnected spaces unfolds, each with varying dimensions: the small and intimate private room, the spacious main dining area, the wine cellar, also in plain view, the bar corner, and the final of the rooms that completes this virtual journey. These spaces are distinct but share a unified design language, as everything here speaks of Argentina, starting from the cement tile floors with patterns typical of architecture from former Spanish colonies, to the furnishings: the old credenza, the chairs, the bar corner fridge, the entrance door, the tall shutters that shield the full-height windows – all meticulously restored pieces, brought directly from overseas.
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The Doping Bar
Cocktail Bar
Your destination for exquisite cocktails and a taste of Milan's vibrant nightlife.
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Bicchierino Bar
Wine Bar
A female-run spot in Giambellino, Bicchierino Bar is an informal and unpolished venue reminiscent of a Parisian lounge. The focus is on natural wines (also available in bottles for takeout), but classic cocktails starting at €6 are also on offer. While there isn't a full kitchen, they serve small plates (€7-15) like baked feta with filo pastry, hummus, and horse meat rolls. Since its opening in late November 2023, it has been very popular, so reservations are recommended.
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Le Biciclette
Cocktail Bar
In a city that runs and changes at great speed like Milan, fixed points are fundamental, at least to help the memory not to be constantly overwhelmed by the present. For 25 years ”Le Biciclette“ have been one of the few fixed points of the “Northern Capital”, the place where some of the most innovative trends were born; the restaurant which, among the first, welcomed emerging art and where you can meet without making an appointment, as happened in the past, before the advent of mobile telephony. At “Le Biciclette” you can rediscover the Milan of the late 1900s and the Milan of the future. The different generations meet here for a constant and vital exchange that only this city can accommodate.
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Frizzi e Lazzi
Bar
The sandwiches are excellent, and the prices are reasonable. The overall atmosphere is very relaxed and old-fashioned, reminiscent of the 60s and 70s. For sports enthusiasts, there are screens for watching games. When the weather is mild, Frizzi & Lazzi is truly delightful, thanks to its large courtyard framed by traditional Milanese "casa di ringhiera" buildings.
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e/n enoteca naturale
Wine Bar
A wine bar and shop offering a wide selection of natural wines in a cozy setting with a terrace.
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SISU
Coffee Bar
A bakery that speaks multiple languages and caters to vegans and gluten-intolerant individuals: it’s called Sisu and is located in the Darsena area of Milan, offering an international selection from breakfast to aperitivo.
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Mudec
Museo delle Culture di Milano
Mudec preserves and exhibits the ethno-anthropological heritage of the Milan City Council collections, organises international shows and exhibitions interpreted through different artistic languages, and proposes a programme of events and initiatives in dialogue with the territory. The museum is a centre dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of world cultures. Based on ethnographic collections and in collaboration with diasporic and international communities, it acts as a space for reflection on contemporary issues through visual, performing and sound arts, design and costume.
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Germi Luogo di Contaminazione
Social Circle
Germi is a concept born from a passion and the need to create a space that embraces culture in its entirety, fostering connections and visions that unite different worlds. It is a place of cross-pollination, where new expressive spaces are created. From a broad range of musical offerings and comic workshops to meetings with authors and musicians, and writing labs, everything at Germi revolves around books, blending various languages in a spirit of exchange and openness to listening.
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