Dezeen Guide: design events taking place in March include festivals in Iceland (pictured), Mexico and Costa Rica, plus thirteen more in our update this month.

Conflict & Design
Genk, Belgium - until 9 March 2014

The seventh Flanders Design Triennale focuses on how designers respond to conflict and the impact their creations have on society.

Munich Creative Business Week
Munich, Germany - until 2 March 2014

Studios and exhibitions open across Munich to connect designers and brands, as well as showcase work to the public.

Design Indaba
Cape Town, South Africa - until 2 March 2014

This annual conference in Cape Town draws both renowned international designers and newcomers to South Africa's emerging design scene. See Dezeen's coverage of Design Indaba 2014 »

Design Shanghai
Shanghai, China - until 2 March 2014

The organisers of London's 100% Design event bring contemporary, classic and collectible design to Shanghai.

Bloomberg Businessweek Design
San Francisco, USA - 10 March 2014

The US magazine holds its second annual conference for 400 attendees. Top designers speak about technology, genetic engineering, 3D printing and more.

Singapore Design Week
Singapore - 10-16 March 2014

Encompasses anchor event SingaPlural and Paris trade fair Maison&Objet's first exhibition in Asia at the Marina Bay Sands resort.

MIPIM
Cannes, France - 11-14 March 2014

This event on the French Riviera is an opportunity for developers to invest in new commercial and residential property.

FID
San Jose, Costa Rica - 13-15 March 2014

Costa Rican architects, designers and photographers assemble for talks, workshops and parties at this multidisciplinary festival.

International Furniture Fair Singapore
Singapore - 13-16 March 2014

This annual furniture trade and business event encompasses interiors fair The Décor Show and product showcase Hospitality 360°.

Design Days Dubai
Dubai, UAE - 17-21 March 2014

Designers and galleries exhibit work at the Gulf's biggest design event, extended to five days for its third edition.

Wearable Technology Show
London, UK - 18-19 March 2014

Speakers from Google, O2, McLaren and other leading companies share insights into the future of wearable gadgets at this two-day conference.

Designs of the Year
London, UK - 20 March - 7 July 2013

London's Design Museum exhibits exemplary projects from the past year, which are all nominated for the title of Design of the Year. See the full shortlist of designs on Dezeen »

Mextrópoli
Mexico City, Mexico - 22-26 March 2014

A series of talks and conferences concerning architecture and urban design issues takes place in Mexico City, alongside workshops and city tours.

DesignMarch
Reykjavik, Iceland - 27-30 March 2014

Icelandic designers open their Reykjavik studios and host workshops for the public over four days.

Light + Building
Frankfurt, Germany - 30 March - 4 April 2014

The world's largest trade fair for lighting and construction showcases products aimed at reducing energy consumption in the home.

FutureEverything Festival
Manchester, UK - 31 March - 1 April 2014

Speakers including Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg and James Bridle will speculate on the future of design and making during this two-day conference.

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