Parallel to Era 05 Oslo - Design without Borders from September 22 - 24, two other Pre-Congresses will take place in Helsinki and in Gothenburg. After the three pre-events the main Joint Congress, Era 05 will take place in Copenhagen from September 26 - 28, 2005.

Joining Forces in Helsinki
The international Joining Forces conference invites you to share ideas and experiences with leading experts from the fields of industry, innovation development and academic sphere.

Joining Forces explores and demonstrates how design education, design research and the implementation of research outcomes into industries empower the innovation platform serving local, national and international development alike.

Design in Everyday Life in Gothenburg
Sweden and Göteborg invite you to two exciting, educational and inspirational conference days about Design in everyday life. The conference focuses especially on peace of mind safety and security in the public environment, in the working environment, in transportation and at home.

In our everyday life we are exposed to products, environments and messages. Everything has its specific form and function. How can design of everyday life be created to support and strengthen our need for security and safety? What players can contribute and what role do designers play in the development process? What responsibility do companies and society have to create a safer and more secure future?

Era 05 in Copenhagen
Era 05 in Copenhagen to provide a forum for inspiring dialogue. And, thereby,provide insight into how design and designers can act as creative and innovative forces.

The world we live in is rapidly changing, and this presents great social and commercial challenges, requiring new perspective. Era 05: World Design Congress will provide valuable insight into how to solve complex problems.

Read more about the different events on www.era05.com