Biodesign Challenge Summit 2026 Tickets
The Biodesign Challenge Summit returns to Parsons School of Design and the Museum of Modern Art between June 11-12, 2026! Join us as we celebrate cutting-edge biodesign projects from this year's student participants as they compete for special prizes and showcase their work at the 2026 gallery show, Convergent Life.
For a limited time only, we are offering the BDC community discounted "Early Bird" tickets, which can be accessed below. Tickets include access to all Summit events, including student presentations, keynote and panel talks, the final awards ceremony, and lunch at Parsons School of Design. We hope to see you this June!
Location
June 12, 8:30am – 6:00pm | The New School, Johnson Hall
66 W 12th Street, New York, NY 10011
June 12, 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Summit Gallery exhibition - The New School, Arnhold Hall
55 W 13th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10011
June 13, 8:30am – 5:00pm | The Museum of Modern Art, Titus 1 Theater
11 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019
(Please check in at The Ronald S. and Jo Carole Lauder building entrance (MoMA Film entrance) east of the main entrance on W 53rd St.)
Schedule
Full schedule to be announced!
Summit Speakers & Performers
Summit 2026 speakers and performers to be announced!
Gallery Show – Convergent Life
More information about the Convergent Life gallery show to be added soon!
Join us on the evening of June 11th, 2026 for a showcase of student projects at the convergence of biology, design, art, and technology.
When: Thursday June 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Arnhold Hall - Theresa Lang Center, 55 W 13th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10011
Summit Judges
Judges to be announced!
Beyond the Summit
Join the Biodesign Sprint: Biodigital Futures program!
Or first book is a compilation of projects and ideas that are influencing the emerging field of biodesign.
BDC 2026 Sponsors
Thank you to everyone who has made our BDC Summit so inspiring!
If you'd like to sponsor or support BDC to provide opportunities for our students, follow the link below to learn more about ways you can support us.
The Biodesign Challenge Summit 2026 is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.