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WDC Competition Timeline

World Design Capital 2010 competition is now closed

*All dates are subject to change without notice
2006
Nov 23
World Design Capital 2010 competition opens.
2007
Apr 16
Deadline for submissions extended.
Apr 17-30
Bids will be reviewed for completeness and cities will be contacted to submit any additional information as required. Cities that have provided complete and coherent bids will proceed to the next round.
May 10
Recommendations for the shortlisted cities will be made to the Jury by the WDC Organising Committee.
May 11-Jun 08
WDC Jury will review bids and select cities to progress to next round of the competition.
Jun 15
Cities will be notified of their progression to the next round of the competition. These cities will be required to confirm their continued interest and submit payment.
Aug 01-31
Evaluation and confirmation of WDC 2010.
Oct 21-22
Announcement of the winner of the WDC 2010 designation at the Icsid Congress in San Francisco.