Name: Phoenix Design Week Conference
Start: 2026-10-23
End: 2026-10-24

The Museum is a fully-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house museum which interprets the history of Phoenix. Rosson House is only accessible through guided tours. All regular tours last approximately 60 minutes. Tours of the house include all living areas and offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Phoenix families.

Rosson House Museum

The Farish House is a cozy, European inspired bistro in an historic 1899 Bride House in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. A retro feel, international comfort, classic, tasty shareable plates, turn-of-the-century cocktails and an eclectic array of wine and bubbly, make this a one of a kind Phoenix gem.

The Farish House

The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel is your chic hub in the heart of Phoenix. With 4-star services and urban décor, our hotel boasts an ideal location near an incredible array of downtown attractions including Chase Field, Mortgage Matchup Center Arena, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Phoenix Convention Center. If you are not sure what to do, just ask our Navigator who has a pulse on the local hot spots whether you want to sip, shop, savor or see. When you are done discovering the local area, refresh your energy with a workout in Thrive Fitness Center, or treat yourself to tasty cuisine at Dust Cutter, our modern urban saloon. Unpack your bags in thoughtfully appointed hotel rooms with modern sophistication and the expected comforts of home. Upgrade to a hotel suite for deluxe amenities and Elevate Lounge access. Alternatively, host your next inspiring meeting or event in our sophisticated space with over 51,000 square feet, and the largest roof-top event space in downtown with 10,000 remarkably unique square feet. On a deadline? Ask about our Meeting in Minutes with packages to host a meeting in as little as two-days! Discover more of Downtown Phoenix when you stay at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel.

Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel

Experience the heart of Downtown Phoenix from the ultra-chic Floor 13 rooftop bar featuring a spacious sundeck area with breathtaking views overlooking the Phoenix skyline. For a little daytime relaxation, grab a good book or some tunes and recline in one of our plush chaise lounges while enjoying a healthy dose of Vitamin D. In the evenings, settle in to one of our modern setups on the terrace featuring a fire pit and space heaters for the chilly evenings, and comfortable furnishings for the long hours of mingling. Beat the heat with our ever revolving libations like a refreshing glass of Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, or choose from one of our eleven carefully selected beers. The fun doesn’t stop there! Pop bottles at Floor 13 with our premium bottle service. Ask your mixologist for delectable details. While you’re socializing with friends over hand-crafted cocktails, you’ll feel a sense of luxury and style while visiting our contemporary rooftop bar.

Floor 13 Rooftop Bar

Laugh, have fun and celebrate while experiencing the greatest magicians as seen on America's Got Talent, Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, The Illusionists, Broadway, the Vegas Strip, and more. This is an interactive up-close experience where you can see the best of the best right here in Arizona. Calling all magic lovers, this is it! The Carnival of Illusion Theater partners with the Downtown Renaissance Hotel to create the hottest ticket in town. Get ready for 90 minutes of high-octane magic, comedy, and fun. For this up-close mind-adventure, the magician performs inches away under the scrutiny of 4 exclusive rows of lucky guests. You won't believe your eyes! And everyone will agree, the incredibly discounted rate of $13 for VIP parking downtown Phoenix is magic! Get tickets to this interactive experience at CarnivalofIllusion.com to amp up to the next level date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and special nights out.

An Evening of Magic with Carnival of Illusion

Luckys Indoor Outdoor is a 6,400 square-foot eclectic neighborhood bar and patio with local food truck fare, crafty cocktails, and good vibes. Inspired by Austin’s daytime drinking culture, this Roosevelt Row hangout keeps the good times and good tunes rolling. It has a spacious 4,000 square-foot dog-friendly patio with bocce ball, picnic tables, and garden lighting and a 2,400 square-foot indoor space made for cozy lounging. Luckys hosts a rotation of popular food trucks for noshing like From the Wildfire., 2 Fat Guys Grilled Cheese, and Arno Pizza while guests sip on spirit-forward cocktails indoors, tropical citrusy libations outdoors, and a variety of local and imported beers all around. Signature cocktails include “South of the Border” with Olmeca Altos Plata, Pama Liqueur, Campari, hibiscus, Ancho Reyes, and lime and an “Irish Bird” with Rum-finished Irish Whiskey, pineapple juice, peach, lemon, and Carpano Bitter. HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday | 4 PM - 7 PM

Luckys Indoor Outdoor

It’s more than a room. Placemakr is your space at your pace. From short visits to extended hotel stays in Phoenix, our modern apartment-hotel living lets you experience the city like a local while we handle the amenities. Located in downtown Phoenix. Settle in at Anova Central Station—steps from Phoenix Arena, Chase Field, the Convention Center, and some of the city’s top spots. With full kitchens and in-unit laundry, it’s everything you need to feel at home.

Placemakr

Custom craft cocktails in a true speakeasy setting in downtown Phoenix. Hand-crafted cocktails in a secret late-night setting on Friday and Saturday’s, join us when the red light is on! You will have to find the location…

Melinda's Alley

At Stemistry, our mission is to provide a cozy atmosphere where customers can gather and enjoy quality coffee, food, and flowers, while also supporting the local community. Our coffee shop is owned and operated by a 17 year old entrepreneur and is focused on creating a welcoming environment for everyone. We pride ourselves in serving the best coffee and tea in town, as well as sourcing our beans from local farmers. We also offer a selection of delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and salads that are made with ingredients sourced from local vendors. Come visit us and see why Stemistry is the perfect spot for your next cup of coffee.

Stemistry Downtown Phoenix

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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Join us in October for the two-day PHXDW Conference presented by AIGA Arizona at Phoenix Design Week 2026!  
  
Phoenix Design Week is a week-long celebration of design organized by AIGA Arizona to unite our state's design community and provide a forum for sharing best practices, showcasing exceptional work, and gaining inspiration.  
  
The PHXDW Conference is the main event during Phoenix Design Week — a two-day industry conference for graphic designers, UI/UX designers, content managers, illustrators, writers, marketing professionals, and people who work with them. For 2026, we're celebrating this 18th annual PHXDW at Phoenix Convention Center for two full days of creative jumpstarts, workshops, and friendship. With a theme of "Orbit" we invite designers, thinkers, and collaborators to enter one another's circles and celebrate the relationships, conversations, intersections, and creative forces that surround the work and give it meaning. Each of us follows our own path, yet together we create a larger field of connection, energy, and possibility. Together, we create gravity by design.  
  
Two full days of inspirational main stage keynotes and hands-on breakouts. Last year, you told us that you preferred a Friday and Saturday schedule so we're bringing it back for 2026: the two-day conference will be held on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24.

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