Design and technology are converging in a new way, as Canva, the world’s leading visual communication platform with over 240 million monthly users, embarks on an unprecedented global learning movement — the Canva World Tour.
Spanning five continents, 31 countries, and 40 cities, this month-long initiative aims to train one million people in the next wave of design and digital collaboration skills, offering 250+ workshops, 50+ community-led events, and the largest product reveal in the company’s history.
From classrooms and community halls to startups and boardrooms, the world tour is turning learning into a global experience — equipping individuals and organizations with the tools they need to thrive in a fast-digitizing world.
Canva: Empowering Filipinos in the digital age
In the Philippines — one of company’s most active markets — the movement takes on a deeper meaning. With one in five Filipino internet users now creating on Canva, the company’s mission to democratize design aligns closely with the country’s accelerating digital transformation.
Local events will spotlight education, entrepreneurship, and social impact, with workshops designed to help students, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders master digital storytelling and visual communication — skills increasingly vital in today’s AI-driven, fintech-powered landscape.
- For Educators: AI-assisted learning sessions will explore how visual tools enhance interactive teaching, boost classroom engagement, and integrate seamlessly with online learning platforms.
- For Entrepreneurs: Business-focused sessions will demonstrate how SMEs can leverage the tool for brand consistency, marketing automation, and visual data storytelling — transforming how they connect with customers in an era of digital payments and social commerce.
- For Communities: Nonprofits and grassroots organizations will learn how to visualize impact through infographics and mobile-first content creation, turning data into action and community engagement.
Maisie Littaua (left) Canva’s Country Manager for the Philippines, during the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the DTI’s Creative Industries Development office
Maisie Littaua, Canva’s Country Manager for the Philippines, emphasized the company’s commitment to building digital skills that empower.
“The Philippines is home to some of our most creative and connected communities. With the Canva World Tour, we’re investing back into our people — empowering Filipinos with future-ready design skills, sparking innovation, and helping them share their voices with the world,” she stated.
Design as the new digital currency
As fintechs, startups, and enterprises increasingly recognize the value of visual-first communication, design literacy is fast becoming a digital currency in its own right.
According to the Canva Visual Communications Report 2025, over 90% of Gen Z professionals say they do their best work visually. For businesses in the fintech and digital economy sectors, this means success now depends not only on technology, but on how effectively teams can communicate ideas, data, and trust through visuals.
The Canva World Tour aims to close that gap — merging technology, creativity, and accessibility to build digital confidence at scale.
Zach Kitschke, Canva’s Chief Marketing Officer, describes it as more than a marketing campaign.
“The Canva World Tour isn’t a traditional roadshow. It’s a global learning movement redefining how brands and communities connect. By blending creativity and technology, we’re showing how design can drive both impact and inclusion.”
Technology meets community
Each stop on the world t will showcase the platform’s growing Visual Suite — from AI-powered design tools that turn ideas into polished campaigns, to collaborative features that allow cross-border teams to co-create in real time.
Participants can also earn globally accredited digital credentials through new courses launched via Canva Design School, including “Work Smarter with AI”, “Meet Canva’s Visual Suite”, and “Create Scroll-Stopping Content.” These certifications are expected to boost employability for digital professionals, creatives, and small business owners — many of whom are also embracing fintech platforms for payments, payroll, and client management.
A global celebration of creativity and inclusion
The Canva World Tour will culminate on October 30 with a global keynote broadcast from Sydney, unveiling new AI-powered features and next-generation collaboration tools — a fitting finale to a month of learning, innovation, and community building.
As the Philippines continues to nurture one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic creator economies, the copmany’s global movement reinforces a simple truth: in the digital economy, creativity is power. And for millions of Filipinos using Canva to teach, sell, campaign, and connect — that power is now just a few clicks away.
For the full event lineup and registration, visit canvaph.com/canva-world-tour.
