We Design Beirut returns for its second edition from October 22–26, 2025, reaffirming the city's role as a vital node in the global design conversation. Anchored in empowerment, preservation, and sustainability, We Design Beirut fosters collaboration among designers, artisans, students, and architects — creating a vibrant platform for exchange, connection, and creative expression. A Design Event Rooted in PlaceAt its core, We Design Beirut is a response to Lebanon's complex architectural and socio-political history, serving as a living testament to how design can embody resistance, resilience, and remembrance. A Platform for Collective HealingAs Lebanon continues to navigate layered political, economic, and environmental crises, We Design Beirut positions design as a collaborative act of resilience. By foregrounding Lebanon's rich architectural history, celebrating its craftspeople and designers, and creating platforms for emerging talent, We Design Beirut becomes more than a festival; it emerges as a cultural movement toward renewal.