The Conversation explored how speculative design can be used to foster
interdisciplinary dialogue to address complex societal challenges. Participants
identified several key challenges including the perception of speculative design as impractical by non-design fields and the difficulty in demonstrating its impact. During the conversation participants emphasized the need for inclusive collaboration, integrating technology with social perspectives, and democratizing speculation. The conversation concluded with a call for context-sensitive approaches and new methods to communicate and evaluate speculative design's impact, highlighting its potential as a tool for responsible innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving.