6 November 2008
Launch of WDC 2012 bid process

31 March 2009
Deadline for submissions

April - May 2009
Initial review and scoring of applications

July 2009
Selection of short-listed cities by WDC Jury

August 2009
Organising Committee visit short-listed cities

25 November 2009
Announcement of next World Design Capital at Icsid Congress in Singapore