2025 Patron Engagement Program
In 2025, the DFC is launching its Patron Engagement Program. Patron firms will pay a $5,000 annual engagement fee coupled with a per event reduced registration fee of $1,500 per registration ($2,250 for non-patron guests). Patrons will also be entitled to a number of additional benefits as described below.
Program Benefits
Discounted event registrations
A $750 discount on all event registrations ($1,500 vs $2,250)
Priority invitations
Priority invitations and the ability to register 2 weeks before event registration is open to guests.
Exclusive Webcasts
Access to the exclusive annual DI Foresight Report and the Mid-Year Economic Report
Annual DI to Firm
Patrons can schedule a virtual DesignIntelligence research-based interaction with Firm leaders regarding DesignIntelligence perspectives on primary themes impacting the industry, firms, and markets. This is a bespoke interaction, customized to each firm. The interaction is designed as a “presentational dialogue” followed by an open Q&A with leaders regarding how their plans intersect the future. Overall timeframe is approximately 1.5-2 hours. There is no fee for this service to DI Patrons.
Event Recognition
A directory of all patron firms in attendance will be published for each event
Media Highlight
Invitations to be highlighted in DI Media (podcast, article, video)
Advisory Council Participation
Details for participation will be sent upon engagement
Media asset access
Access to extensive media archives as well as exclusive content
2025—2026 Calendar of Events
Date TBA
1-2 PM ET
Foresight Report
(Patrons Only Webcast)
April 2025
DI to the Firm Tour
may 2025
DI to the Firm Tour
July 24, 2025
1 — 2:30 PM ET
Mid Year Economic Report
(Patrons Only Webcast)
august 2025
DI to the Firm Tour
October 2025
DI to the Firm Tour
December 18, 2025
1 — 2 PM ET
Lessons Learned
(Patrons Only Webcast)
