Executive Producer + Growth Partner
Independant + Stitch
Alex McCorkindale is an executive producer and event strategist who creates large‑scale events, cultural programs and international gatherings that bring together leaders from business, design and the creative industries.
For nearly two decades, Alex’s work has taken her across the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East and Africa, delivering events in theaters, galleries and public spaces as well as in corporate and commercial settings. She works closely with internal teams, agencies and senior stakeholders to translate strategy, partnerships and ambition into experiences that connect meaningfully with audiences.
Alex has collaborated with organizations including Mondelez, Nike, Samsung and Dezeen, and has delivered projects in renowned venues such as the Southbank Centre, Soho Theatre, Carnegie Hall and 10 Downing Street.
In 2025, Alex served as Executive Producer of the World Design Congress, hosted by the Design Council at the Barbican Centre in London. The global gathering welcomed more than 1,000 leaders from design, business, education and sustainability to explore design‑led responses to the climate crisis. Featured speakers included Dr Jane Goodall, Brian Eno, Norman Foster, Charlot Magayi, Indy Johar, Tori Tsui and Thomas Heatherwick.
Date

Design-first thinking is critical to bringing your brand to life—from the first impression to the live event, and every touchpoint in between.
When good design cuts through the noise, it can impact organizations and their customers and communities across economic, social and environmental dimensions. This panel brings decades of design thinking and live experience to provoke your own thinking.
Learning outcomes:
Apply design thinking to experience development
Explore how to integrate design opportunities to attract the right attention