The 9th International Scientific Conference A.L.I.C.E. continues its tradition of fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue that bridges design, innovation, and societal impact. This year's theme, "Beyond Design – What Comes After?", invites reflection on what lies ahead as design moves past its established boundaries, disciplines, and assumptions, addressing the pressing questions of our time through a forward-thinking and exploratory lens.

In an era shaped by rapid technological, environmental, cultural, and social transformation, the conference will explore how design is challenged to rethink familiar systems, models, and ways of working. Topics such as emerging design practices, human-centered innovation, and the evolving relationship between design, technology, and society will be central, encouraging participants to critically engage with the directions design might take in a rapidly changing world.