Society of British & International Interior Design

Accredited CPD: New ecommerce sales opportunities with Europe’s leading integrator
2021-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
Ecommerce sale opportunities – Reach an extensive network of marketplaces & platforms with Tradebyte Europe’s leading integrator
Join this live event to meet Tradebyte and discover the opportunities available to UK fashion and lifestyle brands. You’ll find out what an integrator does, how it helps a business scale more easily, and how Tradebyte can drive your brand’s success in D2C ecommerce.
What is the opportunity?
Tradebyte has an extensive network of marketplaces, platforms and retailers in its portfolio. This network needs new brands across ready-to-wear, footwear & lifestyle who are eager to expand and scale-up. DIT are partnering with Tradebyte to help recruit UK brands who want to sell across Europe and grow.
Why should I attend?
In this webinar, you will learn the exact steps required to get your brand connected to the Tradebyte marketplace and platform network. They will share insights and answer your questions.
Tradebyte are a member of the Zalando Group with headquarters in Germany (Ansbach) and offices in the UK (Cheltenham and London) with over 4,800 live trading channel connections and €4.6bn of GMV through the platform in 2020.
SBID Accredited CPD Event Partner
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Webinar: How to gain and build trust with U/HNW clients globally
2021-07-06 10:00 - 11:00
Discover how leading international practices engage with ultra-high-net-worth (U/HNW) clients globally
Join us for the upcoming panel discussion as SBID’s founder & CEO, Vanessa Brady explores the professional approaches and business strategies of leading international practices when it comes to securing and building relationships with U/HNW (ultra-high-net-worth) clients in the UK and abroad.
Sharing valuable perspectives across the global design industry, the panel boasts an extraordinary wealth of expertise and experience working and engaging with clients on high-value projects around the world. Speakers include Chris Godfrey, Global Principle of HBA Residential; Firas Alsahin, Co-founder and Design Director of 4SPACE Design; and Andrew Linwood, Head of Business Development at Areen Design.
Event Details
Topic: How to gain and build trust with U/HNW (ultra-high-net-worth) clients globally
Date: Tuesday 6th July
Time: 10.00am (BST)
Duration: 1 hour
Key discussion points:

How do you meet and engage with U/HNW clients?
What do U/HNW clients value the most when choosing a design firm?
Do you see any changes for them regarding the requirements for interior design after the pandemic?
What are your key practical tips on how to gain and build trust with U/HNW clients in the UK/Europe/Asia/Middle East?

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GROHE X Make A Splash Panel Talk
2021-07-08 10:00 - 11:00
“Stronger Together – Partnering to tackle the Global Sanitation & Hygiene Crisis”
Going to the toilet, washing our hands – these are daily routines that we don’t think much about. For most of us, having sanitary facilities with clean water is not given much thought day-to-day. However, for two billion people globally – who lack access to sanitation – it isn’t as simple. And the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened this vast difference in access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products that includes GROHE in its iconic brand portfolio, sets a target of improving sanitation and quality of life for 100 million people by 2025 through its technology and capabilities as a global leader.
Join Jin Montesano, Chief People Officer, LIXIL and Carla Haddad Mardini, Director, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF on LIXIL brand GROHE’s digital experience hub, GROHE X, for a thought-provoking conversation centred around how LIXIL and UNICEF are combining their strengths to support underserved communities to improve the quality of life for millions.
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Singapore
2021-07-08 10:00 - 11:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Singapore?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Singapore, the benefits of expanding to this market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas. Hear from market experts as they share insights, tips and strategies to expand your products or services in Singapore with success.
Singapore is a wealthy city-state and is the leading financial, shipping and trade hub for the Asia Pacific region. For UK SMEs, Singapore is one of the easiest places in the world to start, run and do business (World Bank, 2019) as both economies have similar business & legal practices and share similar technical standards. In March 2019, the UK exported £8.8bn of goods and services to Singapore (ONS, 2019) providing a strong economic foundation and multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Singaporean market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Singaporean people and companies
Uncover the various business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from Singaporean market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Webinar: Next - Lifestyle Changes with Vanessa Brady
2021-07-13 14:00
SBID partners with Medelhan for the first in a series of webinars exploring new trends and articulations of interior design and architecture in the post-pandemic era.
Featuring world-famous international architects presenting avant-garde projects, each event will take the form of meetings starring three architects from around the world, offering diverse perspectives on the future of the industry. A meeting space for dialogue and debate, the series will look at specific areas of interest from the angles of its speakers, thus revealing the multiple levels of interpretation beneath the surface.

The upcoming event will take place on 13th July with a primary focus on RETAIL. Moderated by SBID CEO & Founder, Dr. Vanessa Brady OBE, the meeting will see the exclusive participation of Duccio Grassi, Principal of Ducciograssi architects (Italy); Gaelle Rioualen, Senior Principal Management at Campbell House (France & USA); and Claudia Campone, Founder of ThirtyOne Design&Management (UK & IT).

Event Details
Topic: Next – Lifestyle Changes | Ep #1 “Retail”
Date: Tuesday 13th July
Time: 2.00pm (BST)
Duration: 1 hour
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Accredited CPD: Winning and Delivering Business Internationally
2021-07-14 09:00 - 17:00
Build an effective strategy to kick-start your export success with step-by-step guidance from international trade experts
This two-day virtual workshop will help kick start your export success with step-by-step guidance from international trade experts. Gain a greater understanding of the benefits of exporting, how to build and refine your strategy and combat the issues associated with the transition into new markets. As you venture into overseas markets, you want to ensure that your business is:

Scalable
Sustainable
Profitable
Flexible

Hear expert insight on the legal, financial and logistical obstacles associated with exporting and how to mitigate these risks and trade safely overseas. Learn how to develop your business model and connect with like-minded London businesses on the same exporting journey as you.
What will you learn?
This event will challenge your ideas and encourage your strategic thinking to expand. You will explore:

What you can get out of exporting – it might be more than you think!
What you are selling – is it the same as in the UK? Does it excite your overseas customers? How do you promote what you have? How have you protected it? How have you set your pricing?
Where best to trade – which countries can give you the best return for your efforts? How can you best research and find them?
What resources will you need – how can you deliver effectively even with limited resources?
Your best route to market – how can you cost-effectively get into a market? How do you provide a great customer experience? How do you make a strong profit and control costs?
How to best work with partners – agents, distributors, strategic partners; which do you choose and why? What type of agreements will you have in place?

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Malaysia
2021-07-15 09:00 - 10:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Malaysia?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Malaysia, the benefits of expanding to this market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas. Hear from market experts as they share insights, tips and strategies to expand your products or services in Malaysia with success.
Malaysia is a vibrant export destination full of exciting growth opportunities for ambitious UK SMEs. The young and growing population of over 30 million consumers, coupled with the increasingly affluent middle class willing to pay for quality is providing a growing demand for a wide range of UK products and services.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Malaysian market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Malaysian people and companies
Uncover the various business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from a Malaysian market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Brunei
2021-07-22 10:00 - 11:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Brunei?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Brunei, the benefits of expanding to this market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas. Hear from market experts as they share insights, tips and strategies to expand your products or services in Brunei with success.
Brunei is an oil and gas-rich country located in South-East Asia with access to regional and global markets, and strong trade ties with the Middle East. The country is encouraging economic diversification through major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in other sectors, offering a wealth of opportunities for UK SMEs looking to establish an international presence.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Bruneian market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Bruneian people and companies
Uncover the various business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from Bruneian market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Webinar: Interior Architecture Reconsidered (5-4-3) - The future of the hospitality industry
2021-07-22 16:00 - 17:00
5 Slides, 4 Questions, 3 Panellists, 2 address 1 Topic: How has the pandemic impacted the interior design industry: where were we, where are we and where will we be?
The upcoming webinar series in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects explores how the post-pandemic environment has forced us to reconsider our understanding of the traditional definitions of living, working and leisure. Particularly for the Interior design industry, these questions necessitate an investigation into the pre-established typologies in both the private and public realms. Hosted by SBID’s founder & CEO, Vanessa Brady, the series intends to examine specific typologies, the conflation of their boundaries, the emergence of new definitions of interior space and the consequential impact on the people who commission, design and use them.
For PART 1 of the series, the focus is on the hospitality and travel industries which have faced considerable challenges during the pandemic. The limited mobility and opportunities for interaction between people during this period have meant that demand has waned. On the other hand, continual restrictions has created a pent-up need to escape and to bolster one’s well-being. The panel discussion will address how hospitality as an industry foresees a fundamental change in the services that it is expected to provide, and how design can navigate these restrictions while satisfying the needs of current lifestyles.
Speakers include:

SBID Vice President, Kar-Hwa Ho, Head of Interior Architecture at Zaha Hadid Architects
Douglas Grieco, Senior Director of Architecture and Design at Hilton Hotels
Mari Balestrazzi, Director of Operations for Environments at Airbnb

Event Details:
Topic: Interior Architecture Reconsidered (5-4-3): The future of the hospitality industry
Date: Thursday 22nd July
Time: 4.00pm (BST)
Duration: 1 hour
Key discussion points:

One key thing that the pandemic has underscored is the need for adaptability. While the focus has been on the immediate need to adapt to rules that keep changing constantly, how do the effects impact the way hospitality services are programmed and physically designed?
For many, what was missing during this period of enforced isolation, was the sense of community and connection. While we have experienced the advantages of virtual connection, how do we design or program experiences in a meaningful and global way?
With leisure/personal time being monetized and commodified with a decline in business travel, has the design of experiences become the starting point of a design brief as opposed to the physical accommodation of its functions? Would we envisage the involvement of interior architects at an early brief development stage to allow for pro-active engagement rather than a reactive response to a pre-determined program?
With the hindsight of the last year and a half behind us, would you approach your current role any differently? What are the key changes?

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Accredited CPD: Harness the Power of e-Commerce to Win International Business
2021-07-28 09:30 - 16:30
Hear expert advice to help boost your digital presence and win international business through e-Commerce.
Is your business looking to keep your brand visible and start or expand your overseas sales? This virtual event is designed to arm SMEs with an effective strategy to expand their online reach and generate future sales opportunities.
Learn how you can optimise your website to generate a higher volume of web traffic and leverage e-commerce to get your products or services in front of more prospects. For many businesses the future may seem uncertain in this unprecedented period, therefore strategic engagement with your prospects and customers online is going to be key.
In this webinar, you will learn:

Discover website optimisation strategies to build your online presence
Learn how to research and identify markets for future development
Find out how e-Commerce and e-Marketplaces can help your business compete globally
Get advice on how to develop your customer experience
Understand how e-commerce fits into your digital sales and marketing strategy
Get started on an action and implementation plan

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Market Spotlight Sessions: Design & Hospitality in the Gulf
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:30
Trade Opportunities for Hospitality & Design Suppliers in the Gulf
UK hospitality and design suppliers are invited to join the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) for a spotlight session exploring current and future projects in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. You will hear from industry experts about developments across hospitality in the GCC and set-up and licensing requirements. We will be joined by two leading global hotel chains operating in the Middle East and best practice will be shared by a true British success story in the region
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Graham & Brown: Wallpaper & Colour of the Year
2021-09-08 15:00 - 16:00
Discover Graham & Brown’s Wallpaper & Colour of the Year
Launching with a virtual event for press, customers, industry stakeholders on Wednesday 8th September, join Graham & Brown live from their design studio as they discuss key interior trends for the year ahead, introduce the Wallpaper of the Year and Colour of the Year 2022 and learn more about how they are extending their sustainability commitment.
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Winning and Delivering Business Internationally
2021-09-14 09:00 - 17:00
Build an effective strategy to kick-start your export success with step-by-step guidance from international trade experts
Challenging you to think through your exporting journey, this virtual event will explore the benefits of exporting, helping you build or refine your strategy and combat the issues associated with the transition into new markets. As you venture into overseas markets, you want to ensure that your business is:

Scalable
Sustainable
Profitable
Flexible

Hear expert insight on the legal, financial and logistical obstacles associated with exporting and how to mitigate these risks and trade safely overseas. Learn how to develop your business model and connect with like-minded London businesses on the same exporting journey as you.
Members login to register & find out more

Webinar: Interior Architecture Reconsidered (5-4-3) - The future of the workplace
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00
How has the pandemic impacted the interior design industry: where we were, where we are and where we will be
Following on from the last episode on the hospitality industry, the next online panel in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects will explore the future of the workplace. Hosted by SBID’s founder & CEO, Vanessa Brady, the series intends will continue to examine the new definitions of interior space and the consequential impact on the people who commission, design and use them.
With the two areas most affected by the pandemic being ‘work’ and ‘home’, and as their traditionally segregated contexts were challenged while the demand for a hybrid work/live space evolved, the guest speakers will address how their boundaries have blurred and what the future might hold for these fast-changing environments.
Speakers include:

Arjun Kaicker, Co-Head of Analytics & Insights at Zaha Hadid Architects
Juergen Junker, Head of A&D Development UK from Vitra
Bidisha Sinha, Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects

Event Details:
Topic: Interior Architecture Reconsidered (5-4-3): The future of the workplace
Date: Tuesday 14th September
Time: 12.00pm (BST)
Duration: 1 hour
Key discussion points:

How has the pandemic affected the way we view, design and use a living / working space?
For many industries what was missing during the pandemic, apart from the physical divisions between work and home, were the serendipitous encounters that contribute to the sociability and richness of the work environment. Can these encounters be designed and planned?
Has the pandemic accelerated the natural evolution of the workplace? Were there already existing fault lines that it exploited and exacerbated?
With the hopeful return to pre-pandemic normality, do you envisage ways of working returning to pre-pandemic status quo, or is there a paradigm shift in how we approach work / live lifestyles?

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Accredited CPD: Boost Your Online Reach with Website Optimisation
2021-09-15 09:30 - 16:30
Are you ready to reach new customers, tap into new markets and boost your online sales globally?
During this interactive virtual masterclass, industry experts will teach you how to adapt to evolving buying habits with tactics, platforms and tools you can use to optimise your website and improve your digital customer experience to drive sales.
Consumer’s buying behaviours and adoption of technology have rapidly shifted markets and industries across the globe during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Having a high-performance website and strategically engaging your customers online both nationally and internationally is proving more crucial than ever before.
This free virtual event will provide you with insights and tools to build an effective online strategy to reach more customers and increase conversions rates.
What will you learn?

Learn how to research, identify and select the right international markets for future development
Discover how to build a successful digital sales journey
Deep-dive into the operational elements to support your website (payment provision, shipping & returns, and more)
Understand the digital media mix for your business
Discover how to prepare your website for internationalisation
Hear tips and insights to improve your customer’s experience online
Address your pain points with live Q&A with experts

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Australia
2021-09-22 08:00 - 09:00
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Australia?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Australia with a specific focus on Sydney and Melbourne, the benefits of expanding to these lucrative markets and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas.
International demand for UK goods and services is growing rapidly, offering a wealth of opportunities for SMEs looking to expand overseas. Australia is a major destination for foreign trade, offering a strong economic foundation and multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Australian market with a specific focus on Sydney and Melbourne
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Australian people and companies
Uncover the various legal, tax and business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from Australian market experts

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Managing International Agents & Distributors
2021-09-23 09:30 - 16:30
Need help sourcing and managing international partners for your UK business?
This free interactive event will effectively help you profile, identify and manage overseas agents and distributors with expert guidance. You will work through real-life challenges faced by SMEs, with tips on how to avoid common pitfalls, and hear the steps required to optimise your approach.
International agents and distributors can be a great way to build a profitable, sustainable and scalable global business. But with the added complexity of Coronavirus (COVID-19), finding, selecting and managing international partners presents a new series of challenges and potential high-risks for many SMEs.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with sourcing, negotiating or monitoring international partners and need guidance on contracts, payments, operations or more, this virtual event is for you.
What will you learn?

How to approach the partner selection process step-by-step
How to pitch to potential partners overseas
Creating a written profile of requirements
The key element your agreement needs to cover & COVID-19 considerations
Approaching challenging contractual issues
How to agree, monitor and review targets
Strategies for building trust & strengthening these vital relationships
Address your pain points with live interactive Q&As

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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House of Rohl Showroom Launch Event
2021-09-23 15:00 - 19:00 | House of Rohl Showroom, Third Floor, North Dome, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
Discover House of Rohl kitchen & bathroom brands
SBID members are invited to the launch of the new House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. This exciting and inspirational space brings together four extraordinary kitchen and bathroom brands, now part of the House of Rohl group: Perrin & Rowe, Shaws of Darwen, Victoria + Albert and Riobel. The event will be hosted by a famous name from the design community, and offer design professionals the chance to see both a new brand – Riobel from Quebec – and an entirely new showroom concept. Drinks and canapes will be served.
Presentation 3pm. Celebration continues until 7pm.

Accredited CPD: The Internationalisation Fund - Co-Investment Funding for SMEs
2021-09-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-21 10:00 - 12:00
Discover how to access co-investment funding from the Department for International Trade for SMEs who want to grow into new overseas markets
The Department for International Trade and European Regional Development Fund have launched a new Internationalisation Fund for eligible SMEs based in England. The Fund provides match-funded grants between £1,000 and £9,000 to use for future business activities (subject to eligibility and availability) aimed at helping SMEs grow in new international markets.
SMEs based in England now have the opportunity to apply for the next round of funds which can be used to support eligible expenditure areas.
Why should you attend this virtual event?
At this free virtual event, our expert speakers will provide you with:

An overview of the Internationalisation Fund and the eligibility criteria
What you can use the fund for to grow your business overseas
What you need to prepare for your funding application
How to submit your application and key deadlines
Examples of what the Internationalisation Fund can be used for including research & selection, website design and intellectual property (IP)

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Japan
2021-09-29 10:00 - 11:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Japan?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Japan, the benefits of expanding to this lucrative market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas.
International demand for UK goods and services is growing rapidly, offering a wealth of opportunities for SMEs looking to expand overseas. Japan is a major destination for foreign trade, offering a strong economic foundation and multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Japanese market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Japanese people and companies
Uncover the various business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from Japanese market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Canada
2021-10-07 10:00 - 11:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Canada?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Canada, the benefits of expanding to this market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas.
International demand for UK goods and services is growing rapidly, offering a wealth of opportunities for SMEs looking to expand overseas. With a population of 37 million and the second-largest country in the world by area, Canada continues a strong trade relationship with the UK totalling £10.7 billion (ONS, 2019) in the year up to March 2019. These well-established trade links offer a secure economic foundation and multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to build an international presence.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Canadian market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Canadian people and companies
Uncover the various business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from Canadian market experts

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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A Star is Born: Welcoming Hyperborea Series
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-15
Lorenzo Tondelli Collection is delighted to invite you to the official launch of Hyperborea: a contemporary and intuitive family of decorative pieces.
From 11 to 15 October, you will have the opportunity to preview the latest products, enjoy a private digital tour of the showroom and satisfy your curiosity: the event will be exclusively dedicated to you!
To ensure everyone who will join the event the best possible experience, allow an exchange, and give you the opportunity to ask specific questions, Lorenzo Tondelli Collection has decided to host individual meetings, a moment dedicated to you and your team. For this reason, places are limited.
Booking your appointment is very easy: just go to the link below and choose your preferred date and time according to availability. You will receive an email with all the information you need to access the presentation.
For any enquiry: info@tondelliarredamenti.com
Book your place

Unity Legal Solutions Autumn Conference: Access to Justice for SMEs
2021-10-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Old Court Room, Lincoln’s Inn, London, WC2A 3TL, United Kingdom
Assertng your legal rights as an entrepreneur or creative in the small business SME Community
Inviting entrepreneurs and creatives in the small business community to learn about asserting their legal rights, defending a case and dealing with/resolving legal disputes.
Concentrating on the issue of access to justice in the current legal market, Unity Legal Solutions is pleased to present its Autumn Conference with the support of The Genesis Initiative. Formed to create economic reform driven by SME’s and supported by Parliamentarians, Genesis recognises the importance of improving access to justice for the SME community.
For too many people, court proceedings to assert a legal right or defend a case are out of the question because of lack of funds or fear of the process. Unity seeks to overcome these difficulties particularly for the entrepreneur and SME market, with speakers covering some of the issues facing those with disputes and how Unity can help in resolving them.
The Conference will be chaired by Roger Billins, founder and managing director of Unity. Roger is a practising solicitor and consultant to two London firms of solicitors, author of two legal textbooks, and Chairman of the Trustees of Intermediaries for Communication.
Speakers include:

Anthony Trace Q.C. Anthony has had a long history at the Bar, specialising in commercial litigation but now heads up the Unity mediation team. He is recognised as one of the country’s leading mediators.
Neil Purslow is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Therium Capital Management Limited, one of the country’s leading litigation funders. Therium is highly regarded in what is an increasingly competitive market.
Dr Vanessa Brady OBE is the founder and CEO of the Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID). Awarded an OBE for services to interior design and the UK economy, she will address the challenges that entrepreneurs and creatives face when asserting legal rights to protect their interests in professional practice.
Mark Watson-Gandy is a practicing barrister and educationalist specialising in Insolvency Law. He will be speaking on the difficulties faced by businesses as they emerge from Covid without government support and without the restrictions on insolvency procedures that have been in place.

To register at the conference, please confirm your attendance to jennifer@unitylegalsolutions.com

Webinar: Interior Architecture Reconsidered - The future of retail
2021-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
How has the pandemic impacted the interior design industry: where we were, where we are and where we will be
With previous episodes addressing workplaces and the hospitality industry, the upcoming panel discussion with Zaha Hadid Architects will explore the evolution of retail design. Hosted by SBID’s founder & CEO, Vanessa Brady, the series examines new definitions of interior space and the consequential impact on the people who commission, design and use them.
One of the fall-outs of the pandemic is undoubtedly the retail sector. The lack of access to physical spaces forced the retail industry to find new and inventive ways to communicate and distribute their goods and services in the digital landscape. Guest speakers will discuss how evolving consumer attitudes and behaviours impact the design, use and significance of retail environments.
Speakers include:

Sylvie Freund Pickavance, strategy and business development director at Value Retail
David McNulty, head of architecture at ICICLE Fashion Group
Kar Hwa Ho, head of interior architecture at Zaha Hadid Architects

Event Details:
Topic: Interior Architecture Reconsidered (5-4-3): The future of retail
Date: Thursday 14th October
Time: 12.00pm (BST)
Duration: 1 hour
Key discussion points:

With online platforms burgeoning and physical stores shuttering, has the pandemic hastened the demise of physical retail or will we see a return to its pre-covid status?
Can bricks and mortar stores be supplanted by virtual platforms or can they co-exist?
Are certain types of retail more resilient to the pandemic fallout?
How has the way we should approach retail design changed in a post-covid world?
How will this shape expectations for creating meaningful retail experiences in the future?

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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Peru
2021-10-14 15:00 - 16:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Peru?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Peru, the benefits of expanding to this market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas. Hear from market experts as they share insights, tips and strategies to expand your products or services in Peru with success.
The UK and Peru have a broad trading relationship as UK products and services are recognised for quality and innovation across multiple sectors, including health and life sciences, mining, sustainable infrastructure and security. Peru has been the fastest growing economy in Latin America, with UK and Peru bilateral trade comprising of £646 million in the 4 quarters to the end of Q3 in 2020 (ONS, 2020). This close and constructive trade and investment relationship offers multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Peruvian market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Peruvian people and companies
Uncover the various business regulation considerations
Learn how to formulate a market entry strategy for success
Find out the barriers and common pitfalls facing UK exporters
Receive advice and guidance from Peruvian market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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SBID Meet the Buyer 2021
2021-10-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Nobu Hotel Portman Square, 22 Portman Square, Marylebone, London, W1H 7BG
Meet and engage with the professional interior design industry
The SBID Meet the Buyer is an interior design networking event curated to bring together world class Interior Designers, Architects and Specifiers with the most creative, advanced and design-led products from around the world. Inivting SBID’s extensive network of industry professionals, the esclusive one day annual event provides a dynamic and lucrative business environment carefully tailored to create, encourage and facilitate synergies that build key relationships within the interior design profession. Alongside dedicated, face-to-face meetings with interior designers and decision-makers, the event also features a series of topical industry-specific seminars to attend throughout the day.
SBID Members earn 10 x CPD Points for attending.
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SBID International Design Awards 2021
2021-10-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Nobu Hotel Portman Square, 22 Portman Square, Marylebone, London, W1H 7BG
The SBID International Design Awards has been firmly established as one of the most prestigious recognitions of design excellence in the interior design industry. Championing the exceptional interior designs, fit-out works and innovative interior products that the industry has to offer, the awards serve to recognise, reward and celebrate design talent from a broad range of categories. The SBID Awards culminates in a dazzling ceremony, brimming with the industry’s most outstanding design professionals in October to announce the prestigious SBID Awards winners.
SBID Members receive exclusive entry benefits into the annual SBID Awards.
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UK Creative Industries Trade Mission to UAE
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-12
B2B business trade events for UK design companies in the UAE
Join the Trade Mission to Dubai and discover new opportunities in this dynamic market and the wider region. Expo 2020 (Oct 2021 – April 2022) creates a seminal moment for UK companies to visit the market and attend the following key tradeshows across architecture, design and wider creative industries sectors taking place between 8 – 12 November:

CREATE Week at Expo 2020
Cityscape 2021
Dubai Design Week
Downtown Design

The visit offers UK companies operating across architecture, interior design and the experiential sector an opportunity to participate in a tailored programme of B2B activities to promote their expertise to local and regional decision makers as well as key industry contacts.
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Webinar: Designing for Sustainable Interiors - Addressing Climate Change
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
How can the interior design industry address climate change?
Dr Vanessa Brady leads a live panel discussion with Karl Lennon – Leader for Projects, Grohe; Pia Pelkonen – Creative Director, Pia Design; Cecilia Halling – Creative Director, Elicyon to address key considerations for effectively designing interiors with sustainability and climate change in mind.
The built environment accounts for 40 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions in 2019, according to the UK Green Building Council. Awareness over the environmental impacts of the construction, architecture and interior design industries is growing, as concerns over climate change and the sustainability of our cities, societies and lifestyles continue to rise. As a result, more clients and interior designers are seeking to incorporate sustainable principles into the design of their interiors.
The upcoming panel discussion hosted by SBID’s founder & CEO, Vanessa Brady explores the role interior designers and product manufacturers play in improving the impact of the industry and driving sustainable developments. From material selections and FF&E specification, to carbon neutral manufacturing, minimising waste and optimising energy efficiency.
Speakers include:

Dr Vanessa Brady, OBE – CEO & Founder, SBID (host);
Karl Lennon – Leader for Projects, Grohe;
Pia Pelkonen – Creative Director, Pia Design;
Cecilia Halling – Creative Director, Elicyon

Event details:
Topic: Designing for Sustainable Interiors: Addressing Climate Change
Date: Tuesday 9 November
Time: 12.00pm (BST)
Duration: 1 hour
Key discussion points:

What role do interior designers and product manufacturers play in tackling environmental impacts of the interior design industry?
What factors are contributing to climate change within the industry and how can interior designers reduce these impacts through their design decisions?
What are the key considerations for specifying sustainable design solutions in homes and businesses from the mass market through to the luxury sectors?

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Cover image credits: Interior design by LIA Design
