Society of British & International Interior Design

Wearable Technology Show
2020-03-10 - 2020-03-11
The Wearable Technology Show is the biggest event for wearables, augmented reality & IOT in the world. The conference programme has 12 different tracks offering delegates a unique opportunity to hear from some of the leading experts in wearable technology, view the latest product demonstrations from around the world and network with the industry

LiFE Gallery by ViDERE Aquariums
2020-03-09 - 2020-03-14 | THE SENATOR GROUP SHOWROOM, 14 – 15 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B1 3HE, United Kingdom
The LiFE Gallery by ViDERE Aquariums is a one-week exhibition showcasing an art gallery of nature aquariums and natural art, all curated to inspire ideas about how we can incorporate nature into our business and commercial spaces.
Sponsored by Interface and in association with Allemuir, the event will take place at The Senator Group Showroom in Birmingham from Monday 9 March – Friday 14 March. Kicking off the official opening of the gallery with a tour by ViDERE Founder, Akil Gordon-Beckford followed by a CPD Table Talk “Brand from Biophilia” at 6pm on the 9 March. This will be a presentation covering the link between nature, interiors and human wellbeing, as well as an overview of the Workplace Stress Study he and his team carried out in 2019.
Throughout the week there will be workshops, events, and talks as well as live stream interviews introducing you to the amazing world of Aquariums, Human-Centred Design and BIOPHILIA.
“Incorporating nature into our physical environment creates the social context for happier and healthier people, positively contributing to the community and culture that they are a part of.” – Akil Gordon-Beckford, Curator
The event is free to attend. To register for tickets, click here.

Munich Creative Business Week 2020
2020-03-07 - 2020-03-15 | University of Television and Film, Bernd-Eichinger-Platz 1, 80333 München, Germany, Germany
Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW), with its 60 creative spots throughout the city and over 60,000 visitors, is a fixed event in the calendar for the most important pioneers and artists, but also up-and-coming creative talents on the international design scene. Many of them also attend exhibitions, conferences, workshops and tours given by companies in Munich. The motto “Design connects” is a guiding principle and it is put into practice over the course of a whole week in Munich. What makes the MCBW particularly attractive is that it has a different theme each year, based on societal trends and discussions.

Malaysian International Furniture Fair
2020-03-06 - 2020-03-09 | Putra World Trade Centre, 41 Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Being the No. 1 furniture fair in Southeast Asia, and consistently ranked amongst the top 10 worldwide, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has spearheaded the furniture trade scene for years. Every March, quality exhibitors and buyers from all over the world converge on this global stage. Since its inception in 1995, MIFF has created fantastic business and networking opportunities for hundreds of thousands of participants. MIFF’s commitment to professionalism, innovation and dynamism is backed by a dedicated team of bright individuals; it is no wonder MIFF is always a sought-after destination and the ideal business platform for trade professionals.

Innovation & Design in the Built Environment from Apulia
2020-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Buildings Keynote Stage: Futurebuild at ExCel Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Italian Chamber of Commerce for the UK is happy to present 10 cutting edge companies from Puglia. Discover how Innovation and Design reshape the Apulian Built Environment.
Apulia, the heel of the Italian boot, is a land where tradition, history and culture mingles with knowledge, a crossroads for business trade between Europe and the Orient, at the heart of the Mediterranean. With its roots steeped in ancient Mycenaean Greeks, Apulia is a region that has always been capable of transforming the challenges of sustainability into opportunities for innovation, whilst maintaining its heritage.
The event offers a dynamic and lucrative business environment designed carefully to develop, promote and facilitate synergies that establish key relationships.
Click here to find out more.
Interest in attending this year’s event is expected to be high, get in touch with the team to secure your place: Antonio Saponaro, asaponaro@italchamind.org

SBID Regional Event: Living Home Tech
2020-02-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Studio 5, The Greenhouse, 18 Mannings Heath Road, Poole, BH12 4NQ, United Kingdom
Enhance your knowledge of Home Cinema and Media Rooms
Founded by the 3 Brothers Wes, Wayne and Luke Crutcher in 2005, Living is one of the most respected Smart Home and Lighting firms in the world.
The brothers Wes, Wayne and Luke all bring something very different to the business. Wes, the MD, is the drive and thrust behind Living; exploring new avenues, and making sure the whole company is working to the overall strategy. Wayne is the technical ‘neat freak’, as Operations Director, he makes sure every project is organised just so, making sure he signs off each and every one himself. Luke is the outgoing one, as Sales Director, he is likely the first point of call – he is also pretty good at overseeing the design process and does the odd keynote every now and then.
This event offers the chance to enhance your knowledge of Home Cinema and Media Rooms. One of the qualified Directors will present a certified CPD going through how they design their award winning Cinema rooms. You will also have the chance to experience their Media and Cinema set ups.
Interested in attending? Email events@sbid.org to register now!

Design Indaba 2020
2020-02-26 - 2020-02-28 | Artscape Theatre, D.F. Malan St, Cape Town, South Africa
Known for hosting the best creative conference in the world, the Design Indaba Festival is an annual celebration of design and creativity, showcasing the hottest and most relevant talents across the creative sectors. Conference attendees are privy to the absolute vanguard of the industry, experiencing the work, ideas, thought leadership and design thinking that permeates a cross-section of current creativity. It’s all about how creativity is creating a better world and we bring to the stage the best of the best who are doing just that.

SBID Panel Discussion
2020-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | House of Harth, Islington Square, 116 Upper Street, London, N1 1QP, United Kingdom
SBID will be hosting an exclusive panel discussion on Thursday 20th February at House of Harth; the curated showroom of the world’s first furniture, accessories and art rental platform in Islington Square. In a collaboration with innovative wallpaper designer and manufacturer Graham & Brown, Henrietta Thompson, journalist and Founder of Harth, will lead an insightful panel discussion about how the modern home has adapted to societal changes over the years with Maryanne Cartwright, Design Manager at Graham & Brown, and Dr Vanessa Brady OBE, SBID CEO.
18:00 – Welcome drinks
18:30 – 19:00: Panel discussion
19:00 – 20:00: Cocktails
Please note limited spaces are available so please get in touch.
To register your interest in attending, email events@sbid.org

EuroShop
2020-02-16 - 2020-02-20 | Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Stockumer Kirchstr. 61, Düsseldorf, D-40474, Germany
EuroShop is the world’s largest trade fair for retail investment requirements. Future-oriented and dynamic as the industry itself, the trade fair presents itself in seven fascinating retail dimensions with all the trends and topics that are moving the future. This event occurs every 3 years, and the next EuroShop will be held in Düsseldorf from 16 to 20 February 2020.

India Design ID 2020
2020-02-13 - 2020-02-16 | NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, India, India
At the India Design ID, you will witness specially curated collections across furniture, lighting, interiors, kitchens, accessories, flooring and home technology from the most stylish local and international names. From new launches and exclusive showcases, to signature collections, stunning installations and personalised walk through, we have it all covered as we bring you more than 135 exhibitors from India and across the globe under one roof.

Modernism Week 2020
2020-02-13 - 2020-02-23 | PO Box 5001 Palm Springs, CA 92263, PO Box 5001 Palm Springs, CA 92263, Canada
Modernism Week’s signature February Event is an annual celebration of mid century modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. This exciting festival takes place in February in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. Modernism Week features more than 350 events including the Modernism Show & Sale, Signature Home Tours, films, lectures, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, nightly parties and live music, walking and bike tours, tours of Sunnylands, fashion, classic cars, modern garden tours, a vintage travel trailer exhibition, and more.

Stockholm Design Week 2020
2020-02-03 - 2020-02-09 | Stockholmsmässan Mässvägen 1 125 30 Älvsjö Sweden, Stockholmsmässan Mässvägen 1 125 30 Älvsjö Sweden, Sweden
Together with Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, Stockholm Design Week has established itself as the most important week of the year for Scandinavian Design since its launch in 2002. During Stockholm Design Week the city of Stockholm is buzzing with design events. Stockholm becomes the perfect place for everyone connected to, or interested in, design to meet and thrive, discover new impulses, broaden their network and get inspired. A meeting place for buyers, architects, designers, press and influences from all over the world.

Architect @Work 2020
2020-01-29 - 2020-01-30 | The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL, United Kingdom
Architect@Work host exclusive design events for architects, interior designers and specifiers taking place at the Old Truman Brewery. The carefully curated trade show aimed at interior and design industry professionals will return to London. Over 100 leading international architectural suppliers will showcase new products and offer the latest innovations in surface solutions, lighting technology as well as interior and exterior fixtures and fittings.

DesignTO 2020
2020-01-17 - 2020-01-26 | DesignTO, Toronto, Canada
DesignTO, formerly Toronto Design Offsite Festival, presents the opportunity to become a part of an exciting network of creative people, exhibitions, events, and a captive audience of designers and design-lovers. Last year, the Festival had 100+ events and exhibitions across the city, 140K+ visitors, 95+ million press impressions, and 500+ million total brand impressions. From design talks to experimental installations to prototypes to opening parties and curated exhibitions, the Festival featured the work of over 800 artists and designers.

Formex 2020
2020-01-14 - 2020-01-17 | Stockholmsmässan Mässvägen 1 125 30 Älvsjö Sweden, Stockholmsmässan Mässvägen 1 125 30 Älvsjö Sweden, Sweden
Formex is the largest Nordic trade fair for interior design and trends. It is held twice a year in Stockholmsmassan, Sweden. The exhibition gathers more than 900 exhibitors, 23,000 trade visitors and over 800 media representatives. Formex Autumn focuses mainly on gifts, home textiles and furnishings areas. Many of the best designers in Europe present their new concepts and ideas exclusively during Formex. Their work always plays a key role in shaping the interior design trends for the entire year.

imm cologne 2020
2020-01-13 - 2020-01-19 | Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1 Mülheim, 50679 Köln, Cologne, Germany
imm cologne is an international, public open furniture trade show held at Messe Cologne, Germany. Presenting the trends that will be shaping the furniture and interiors sector – and the products that are good for business. At the event you will find a unique variety of interior design ideas for every room, every style and every requirement – from the basics all the way to designer items and luxury furnishings.

Top Drawer 2020
2020-01-12 - 2020-01-14 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Breaking boundaries and defining trends, Top Drawer returns to Olympia London for it’s S/S edition; bringing with it their global curation of more than 1500 design-led brands. With exhibitors handpicked for their captivating designs, exceptional quality, originality and commercial appeal, Top Drawer provides buyers with unique access to the hottest new products, as well as firm favourites; encompassing the dynamic worlds of Home, Gift, Fashion and Craft.

DOMOTEX 2020
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-13 | Messegelände, 30521 Hannover, Germany
Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, four days of business, the latest trends and lifestyle, as well as countless opportunities to take orders – this is the promise of DOMOTEX – The World of Flooring – that marks the start of the trade’s business year. For a few days Hannover will serve as an international centre for the flooring sector and offer an ideal place for networking and getting business leads.
A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for SBID members. Email admin@sbid.org to claim yours!

Heimtextil 2020
2020-01-07 - 2020-01-10 | Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Heimtextil is the biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles, and will next be held in Frankfurt am Main from 7 to 10 January 2020. The first trade fair of the year for its sector, it is a climate and trend barometer for the new business year. Here, you can find everything in one place: interior textiles, interior design and interior trends. Nowhere else can you meet so many international trade visitors and decision-makers searching for the patterns, colours and trends of the season.

SBID Breakfast Meeting November 2019
2019-11-21 08:30 - 11:00 | Mosa, Mosa 56-60, St John St, London, EC1M 4HG, United Kingdom
The first of the leading sanitaryware brands in Europe to offer taps from a 3D metal printer, GROHE will host the next SBID Breakfast Meeting on Thursday 21st November. In collaboration with Cradle to Cradle certified, tile manufacturer Mosa, the event will take place at their showroom in London. The Breakfast Meeting offers designers the chance to attend 2 SBID Accredited CPD seminars:

Mosa will present their Accredited CPD on ‘How cradle to cradle contributes to a sustainable design’
Grohe will present their Accredited CPD on ‘Water Saving without compromising on performance’

To register your interest in attending, email events@sbid.org

Downtown Design Dubai 2019
2019-11-12 - 2019-11-15 | The d3 Waterfront, Design District, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A key event of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design is the Middle East’s leading design fair for original and high-quality design.
The Fair offers design professionals the opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the Middle East’s fast evolving design scene with a dynamic programme of discovery and networking.
Alongside the latest collections from international brands and a line-up of thought-provoking talks and workshops featuring global design experts, the Downtown Design fair’s Trade Programme is curated to help architects, interior designers and other trade professionals raise their profile in the industry and make meaningful relationships with industry decision-makers.
Click here to register

Event Timings:
12 November: 2pm – 7pm
13 November: 12pm – 7pm
14 November: 12pm – 9pm
15 November: 12pm – 9pm

Batimat
2019-11-04 - 2019-11-08 | Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, Paris, France
Leading international exhibitions Batimat, Idéobain and Interclima+ElecHB are joining forces from 4th to 8th November 2019 in Paris, France to present products and solutions across multiple industry sectors, boasting up to 2,400 exhibitors from construction and bathroom materials, to comfort & energy efficiency. Providing opportunities to discover the latest industry innovations, trends and participate in visitor trials to refine and improve architectural and interior design practices and projects.
SBID members get VIP access with complimentary tickets, email admin@sbid.org to find out more

Open Design Festival Cape Town 2019
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-27 | Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town, South Africa
A dynamic and diverse design-focused city-wide festival that acts as an interactive platform attracting participants from across diverse demographics and communities. The Open Design Festival is based in Cape Town, lasting 10 days and celebrates the impact of design as a driver of economic, environmental and social development. The festival aims to be accessible to all, and particularly encourages participants from a wide range of backgrounds and communities. The Open Design Festival states that its mission is to ‘develop a culture of design’ that will in turn cultivate future socio-economic growth.
Design is the unifying thread that links innovation, education and community as the building blocks of a sustainable, inclusive, prosperous society. The festival brings these concepts together in a programme of inspiration, discussion and discovery.

Designjunction 2019
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-22 | designjunction, 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG, United Kingdom
Designjunction is a 4-day event being held from 19th September to 22nd September 2019 at London, United Kingdom. This event showcases high quality paints and wallpapers, based designer, craftswoman, colourful designs which are printed in the UK onto papers and fabrics for a variety of products.
Launched in 2011 by a team of design industry experts, designjunction connects the world’s most renowned design brands, with the world’s leading architects, interior designers, specifiers and buyers. Designjunction has firmly established its reputation for transforming some of the most exciting and ambitious locations in London into premier design destinations. In 2018, designjunction transported to the iconic and cultural South Bank, which attracts 25 million visitors each year. Surrounded by iconic architecture, designjunction expanded over three sites; Doon Street site, Oxo Tower Wharf and Riverside Walkway, all of which are owned and managed by Coin Street Community Builders.

SBID Breakfast Meeting
2019-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 | THG Paris, 4 Pont Street, Belgravia, London, SW1X 9EL, United Kingdom
The upcoming SBID Business Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday 18th September 2019 will be hosted by the manufacturer of luxury, design-oriented bathroom and kitchen fittings, THG Paris in Belgravia, London.
SBID Breakfast Meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
To attend or register your interest in attending, please email admin@sbid.org

Habitat Valencia 2019
2019-09-17 - 2019-09-20 | Feria Valencia, Avinguda de les Fires, Valencia, 46035 València, Spain
In September, there is more than a reason to visit the sunny and lively Valencia. From the 17th to the 20st, the Mediterranean city turns itself into a vibrant hub of creativity, trends and style with Spain’s main events of the home furniture & contract industry: Hábitat Valencia. An edited selection of Spanish and international exhibitors will delight visitors and professionals with new designs, charming atmospheres and glam inspirations. The Feria Valencia fairground will burst with new creations and the most amazing furniture and lighting collections in a wide range of styles, materials and finishes. They will help those companies who haven’t jet taken their first step to launch their export business, and will assist those companies already having export experience in the consolidation and expansion of their presence in foreign markets. Save your date with the sunniest design. Let’s meet in Valencia…

London Design Festival 2019
2019-09-14 - 2019-09-22 | V&A, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Explore a range of creative installations and events celebrating contemporary design during the London Design Festival (LDF). The annual festival has been showcasing the work of designers, architects, artists and retailers since 2003.
During the festival, hundreds of large-scale installations, exhibitions and events pop up in many unique spaces across London, from world-famous museums to small local studios. The V&A is the hub of the London Design Festival, hosting a wide range of activities, from tours and workshops, to installations and exhibitions.
The vision of London Design Festival is to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the capital again for the 17th edition of the Festival from 14-22 September 2019.

Maison & Objet 2019
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-10 | Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, CD 40 ZAC Paris Nord 2, Paris, 93420 Villepinte
Maison et Objet is a major French trade fair for interior design. Held bi-annually, it has been described as “among the 3 most important European events for interior design … a huge collection of innovation and talent all in one place.”
The Maison & Objet in Paris is a fair for household goods and decorations. At present this semi-annual trade show many exhibitors a wide range of products for the housewares and decorative items. This exhibition is communication and information platform in the industry and offers the exhibiting companies the opportunity to present to an audience of experts here. Visitors can learn the detailed and comprehensive information on the latest trends and products in the industry.
MAISON&OBJET is the international authority for home decor, interior design, architecture and lifestyle culture and trends through its shows, events and its digital platform.

SBID Breakfast Meeting August 2019
2019-08-15 09:00 - 23:00 | Poggenpohl, Wigmore Kitchens, 118 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 3RT, United Kingdom
The upcoming SBID Business Breakfast Meeting on Thursday 15th August 2019 will be hosted by the German ‘Superbrand’ specialising in kitchen cabinets, Poggenpohl at their newest London Showroom in Mayfair.
SBID Breakfast Meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
To attend or register your interest in attending, please email admin@sbid.org

New Designers 2019 Part 2
2019-07-03 - 2019-07-06
New Designers is of the industry’s most integral design events which gathers more than 3,000 of the brightest and most radical new creative minds under one roof to launch the next generation of thinkers, makers and disruptors onto the UK design scene. The exhibition is a two-week celebration of visionary design that sees students of 200+ creative courses unveiling never-before-seen work to thousands of industry professionals and design lovers.
New Designers has been championing the work of young designers for over 30 years. Its long-standing reputation attracts a high-profile audience of nearly 20,000, all hoping to establish relationships with the next generation of leading graduate designers. There are two halves to the event, with the first four days focused on Textiles & Fashion, Costume Design, Jewellery & Precious Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass and Contemporary Design Crafts. The second four days look to Furniture, Product & Industrial Design, Spatial Design & Interiors, Graphic Design, Illustration & Animation and Motion & Digital Arts.
