Reconnect With The Human Side of Our Color Community
At a time when so much of our work is mediated through screens, systems, and automated outputs, CMG's International Summit theme "Human–Color–Exchange" creates space for real connection, conversation, and reflection.
Human–Color–Exchange brings the International Summit back to color as a human experience. This year's program introduces new, interactive formats linking CMG's World Color Forecast™ to lived experience and real-world practice through industry experts.
Set in Asheville, North Carolina, the Summit invites face-to-face dialogue, meaningful exchange through ColorBridge Workshop, reknowned guest speakers and time to connect with local artisans and artists in the River Arts District, with an optional visit to the Biltmore Estate. Designed for conversation, connection, and collective insight, this is where color is explored through people, place, and shared perspective.
Human–Color–Exchange
Color comes alive through dialogue, observation, and the quiet exchanges that happen when we gather in the same room.
Human–Color–Exchange honors these moments, recognizing that understanding color is as much about listening and sharing as it is about analysis.
Human–Color–Exchange is an invitation to slow down and experience color through human connection. New programming opens space for Industry-focused Roundtable Workshops, shared dialogue and interpretation that connect CMG World Color Forecast™ directly to real-world industry applications.
The Human-Color-Exchange experience extends beyond the room as participants connect with local artisans and artists in the River Arts District, exchange perspectives with peers, and explore the cultural richness of the region, with an optional visit to the Biltmore Estate. Together, we rediscover color as something deeply human.
Who Should Attend?
Global manufacturers, brands, and marketers understand the importance of color marketing to their bottom line. As a product developer, designer, manufacturer, CMF specialist, color specifier, or anyone who works with color for products or services, you won’t want to miss our Summit experience.
The Benefits of Attending
We’ll reveal our collection of regional forecasts from Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America, and explore the final 2028+ World Color Forecast™.
Join the latest color design conversations, helping you to succeed in your field, and helping your company to achieve continued growth.
Network virtually with individuals outside your specific industry, expanding your horizons and opening new areas for exploration.
Be part of an open-discussion atmosphere that will allow you to interact and come away with lasting relationships and connections. The friends you make will form your color community for years to come, and their energy and insight will prove invaluable.
You’ll hear newfound color revelations that will keep you, your company, and your clients well-versed in all things color.
Learn from color design professionals and influence your perception of future color directions.
Workshops Sneak Peak
ColorBridge™ Speed Mentoring - Facilitated by Doty Horn
Tuesday, May 12 - 02:20-05:00 PM
An exciting and interactive workshop designed to foster meaningful connections within the CMG community!
Engage with fellow professionals in a dynamic round robin format, where each table explores a specific topic.
This fast-paced exchange encourages insightful conversations, helping you gain valuable perspectives while strengthening your network.
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