Fuller Futures Festival 2026
Call for Trimtabs
Join Fuller Futures Festival 2026 at SIU Carbondale. A global call for proposals re-igniting Buckminster Fuller’s World Game. We welcome ideas that unite art, science, and design to shape a sustainable future. Submit your proposal and be part of the convergence.
What, When, Where
Fuller Futures 2026 honors the past while designing for the future. It celebrates the birthplace of the World Game, first launched by Buckminster Fuller at SIU Carbondale in 1969. This next iteration invites artists, scientists, educators, and dreamers to co-create solutions for a planet in transition.
We welcome proposals from across disciplines including art and design, engineering, performance, architecture, philosophy, sustainability, media, music, and social innovation.
Accepted Formats: Workshops, performances, papers, short presentations, posters, panels, installations, design challenges, interactive labs
Date
April 21 to 25, 2026
Location
SIU Carbondale and the Fuller Dome Home Museum
Theme
Convergence of sustainability, innovation, and design science
Guiding Questions
How can imagination and systems design merge to serve 100% of humanity?
What does collaboration look like when art and science truly converge?
How might Fuller’s design principles inform our collective future?
Proposal Deadline: TBA (February 2026)
Ready to share your work at the Fuller Futures Festival 2026? Submit a presentation proposal to be considered as a featured speaker.
Get in Touch
Have questions, ideas, or need more information? Contact us and a member of our team will follow up with you.