Society of British & International Interior Design

Natural Stone Masterclass
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-17 | Online, London, United Kingdom
The Athena Aftercare guide provides simple steps for your clients to look after their stone!
Natural stone is an investment and with the right care and maintenance, it will last forever. Athena Stonecare will bring the guide to life in this online webinar and explore some common mistakes that could easily be avoided. Become more confident in specifying stone by equipping yourself with some insider expertise.
Sessions:
– Wednesday 1st October, 12pm
– Friday 17th October, 12pm
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
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Independent Hotel Show 2025
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
The Independent Hotel Show brings together the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days of curated inspiration, meaningful networking, and innovative solutions!
Explore 200+ handpicked suppliers, gain valuable insights from expert-led seminars, and connect with like-minded professionals. With curated content and networking opportunities throughout, IHL is the ultimate event to inspire, inform, and help you grow your hotel.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Decorex 2025
2025-10-12 - 2025-10-15 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Decorex is the premier event for the interior design community, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and design enthusiasts to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship!
Taking place at Olympia, London this October, Decorex 2025 promises an inspiring showcase of cutting-edge trends, groundbreaking products, and thought-provoking discussions that shape the future of design.
From the highly anticipated Design Talks to immersive Brand Perspectives and collaborative Design Circles, Decorex offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and discover. Attendees can explore a curated selection of exhibitors, featuring the finest in furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories, while gaining insights into the latest innovations driving the industry forward.
VIP tickets are available for SBID Members. Email pr@sbid.org to redeem!
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Vectorworks Design Day London
2025-10-14 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | RCP London (Royal College of Physicians), 11 Saint Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LE, United Kingdom
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., will host its global Design Days again, inviting design professionals to these worldwide networking and educational events!
Connect with peers, explore emerging industry trends, and get a firsthand look at the latest features in Vectorworks 2026, launching September 2025.
Along with networking opportunities, attendees will hear success stories from industry peers and gain insights from Vectorworks senior leadership on the future of design and technology, including highlights from the Public Roadmap.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Registration closes 7 October. Only a limited number of tickets are available.

SBID International Design Awards 2025
2025-10-24 | Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY, United Kingdom
The SBID International Design Awards is one of the most prestigious recognitions of 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 across Interior Design, Product Design and Fit Out. The SBID Awards culminates with a dazzling ceremony, brimming with the A&D industry’s most outstanding design professionals to announce the SBID Global Category Award winners.
SBID Members receive exclusive benefits including:
– 1 x free annual submission into the Awards programme and reduced entry fees.
– 5% discount on tickets to attend the SBID Awards ceremony.
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Vectorworks Design Day Vancouver
2025-10-30 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | ANNEX, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4, Canada
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., will host its global Design Days again, inviting design professionals to these worldwide networking and educational events!
Connect with peers, explore emerging industry trends, and get a firsthand look at the latest features in Vectorworks 2026, launching September 2025.
Along with networking opportunities, attendees will hear success stories from industry peers and gain insights from Vectorworks senior leadership on the future of design and technology, including highlights from the Public Roadmap.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Downtown Design 2025
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-09 | Dubai Design District, dubai, United Arab Emirates
Downtown Design is the leading design fair in the Middle East and a catalyst for growth in the region’s creative scene!
Downtown Design is the region’s annual destination for contemporary design. Its last edition featured a successful showcase of more than 300 brands, manufacturers, and designers from over 40 countries. The fair attracted leading A&ID professionals and industry decision-makers from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond, alongside top-tier public visitors from HNWIs to local homeowners and design enthusiasts, looking to discover, buy or commission.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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The Role of LRV When Specifying LVT in Commercial Applications
2025-11-12 08:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Amtico Flooring – London Studio, Unit 319, Metal Box Factory, 30 Great Guildford St, London, SE1 0HS, United Kingdom
Join Amtico to learn about the role LRV has to play in specifying flooring in a variety of commercial spaces!
The event covers how LRV has a direct impact on user experience and the risks of getting it wrong. Gain an understanding about LRV and Lux Values – why they matter, how LRV can affect mood and emotional wellbeing, the importance of contrast in design, LRV in commercial design and regulatory contexts, and the link between LRV and luxury vinyl tile flooring.
Sessions:
– 8-9am
– 12:30-1:30pm
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
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Please note this event has limited spaces, RSVP with your preferred time slot.

Grand Opening of West One Bathrooms Cobham Showroom
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | West One Bathrooms Cobham, 37 High Street, Cobham, KT11 3DP, United Kingdom
West One Bathrooms invites you to attend the grand opening of their new Cobham Showroom!
Join for a lively evening of Italian Sparkling Wine, Gin & Tonics, and delicious fresh pasta from the renowned restaurant, Grappelli.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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LiGHT25
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Where lighting and design unite: The UK’s only dedicated exhibition for lighting specification!
LiGHT 25 returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, London on the 19th and 20th of November 2025, promising its biggest and most inspiring edition yet.
Following a record-breaking 2024 event that welcomed over 5,500 visitors, this year’s show continues to evolve with a dynamic new addition to the layout. To reflect the scale and scope of the lighting industry today, LiGHT 25 will be divided into three distinct zones, helping visitors easily explore the vast range of brands, technologies, and innovations on display.
VIP Design Tour available for SBID Members. Email pr@sbid.org to redeem!
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Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2025
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-04 | Hamburg Messe + Congress, Messepl. 1, Hamburg, 20357, Germany
Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe caters exclusively to the European cruise interior design industry!
CSI Europe connects interior suppliers with Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards working on major refurbishment and newbuild projects.
Discover the innovation and creativity from over 300 exhibiting design studios, outfitters, and interior suppliers. Source from the likes of SMC Design, Bath Fitter, Laticrete Marine, and Cristallux.
With a unique focus on Europe’s luxury ocean, river, and expedition cruising, hear from industry leaders as they discuss the market’s key topics at the CSI Conference.
Enjoy a host of fantastic networking events like the Opening Party and the CSI Awards, each providing unrivalled opportunities to connect with key decision-makers and build valuable new relationships within the industry.
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How to Design With Purpose, So That Every Room Tells Your Story
2025-12-04 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Natuzzi Italia Flagship Tottenham Court Road, 80-81 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 4TE, United Kingdom
Join Natuzzi Italia for a panel discussion taking place in their flagship store in Tottenham Court Road!
The talk will focus on how to design with purpose, so that every room tells your story, with speakers Matt Smith Wood and Kate Watson Smyth.
There will be drinks and canapes available.
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
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Designing for Dementia
2025-12-10 08:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Amtico Flooring – London Studio, Unit 319, Metal Box Factory, 30 Great Guildford St, London, SE1 0HS, United Kingdom
Join Amtico to learn the key factors to consider when specifying and designing LVT flooring for use with people with dementia!
At this event you will learn about continuous flooring surfaces, differentiating between flooring and critical surfaces, acoustics and reducing impact sound, avoiding sensory overload, and Health & Safety credentials.
Sessions:
– 8 – 9am
– 12:30 – 1:30pm
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
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Please note this event has limited spaces, RSVP with your preferred time slot.

Maison&Objet Paris: Past Reveals Future
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-19 | Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, CD 40 ZAC Paris Nord 2, Paris, 93420 Villepinte
Driven in 2025 by the new wave of design and vibrant creativity, Maison&Objet Paris opens 2026 under the banner of excellence and savoir-faire!
From January 15 to 19, Maison&Objet will spotlight the creators and companies who, through technical mastery and a contemporary vision embody a new way of inhabiting the world. Here, innovation enters dialogue with tradition, transmission fuels creation, and centuries-old gestures are reimagined through the lens of today’s creative visions.
Spanning 7 halls and 6 sectors, Maison&Objet unfolds a curated experience through immersive spaces and exclusive scenography. In 2026, the event firmly establishes Paris as the global capital of design and unveils a living showcase where ancestral know-how resonates anew, shaping the design landscape of tomorrow.
FREE tickets are available for SBID Members. Email pr@sbid.org to redeem!
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January Furniture Show
2026-01-18 - 2026-01-21 | The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
For 36 years, January Furniture Show (JFS) has been the essential destination in the UK for those defining the future of furniture!
As the premier destination for premium furniture and innovative design, JFS is perfectly placed in the retail calendar, giving visitors the opportunity to be the very first to see the launch of new-season styles and trends.
Crafted with visitors needs in mind JFS welcomes the highest calibre of brands and buyers to NEC Birmingham, where more than 50,000 products are showcased across the event’s 4 curated sectors. Alongside sourcing, JFS is the meeting place for the industry with trade buyers and brands flocking from across the UK and beyond to connect, buy, sell, learn, and network.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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DOMOTEX 2026
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-22 | Hannover Messe, Hannover Messe, Hannover, Lower Saxony, 30521, Germany
DOMOTEX 2026 launches with renowned exhibitors from the flooring sector and an expanded range of product segments!
From 19 to 22 January 2026, the Hannover Exhibition Center will once again become the international meeting point for the flooring and interior finishing industry.
Join Dr. Vanessa Brady (OBE), Founder of SBID, for an engaging talk: How Interior Designers Are Redefining Inspiration and Trends. At 1:15pm, 19 January, Hall 20, booth D70.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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imm cologne 2026
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-23 | Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, 50679, Germany
Reconceived, consistently oriented to the market: imm cologne starts 2026 with a dynamic new format!
The focus is on strongly-in-demand interiors solutions that are market-ready for the international furniture trade – from furniture trade chains through purchasing associations to the online mail order trade. As a modern business platform, imm cologne efficiently brings together the consumer-oriented interiors industry and decision makers of the international furniture industry on four days – compact, cost-efficient and focused on the essential. The annual date in January remains: perfect for a successful start to the interiors year. Be part of it from 20 to 23 January 2026 in Cologne!
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Surface Design Show 2026
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-05 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
The Surface Design Show returns to London’s Business Design Centre, placing a global spotlight on the evolving language of materials!
Long established as a leading destination for material innovation, SDS26 will deliver an immersive exhibition of pioneering surfaces and finishes, encouraging architects and designers to see, touch and engage with the future of material design.
At the core of the 2026 edition is the theme Material Evolution, which challenges traditional notions of “newness” and urges the industry to rethink value. Rather than focusing solely on the novel, the show reframes innovation as a process of reinvention transforming waste into worth through circular design, material transparency and responsible production. Reuse, rediscovery and regeneration sit alongside scientific and technological advancement as key drivers of progress.
SDS26 will feature an expanded programme, welcoming back popular elements such as Surface Spotlight, Stone Tapestry, the Innovation Gallery, Green Grads and the Surface Design Awards. A major new development for 2026 is a partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which will host two of its flagship annual events at the show.
FREE VIP tickets are available for SBID Members. Email pr@sbid.org to redeem!
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Workspace Design Show 2026
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-26 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
“Connected Realities” Where Physical Meets Digital, and Work Evolves by Design
The UK’s leading workplace interiors exhibition returns on 25–26 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities.
This edition invites exhibitors and visitors alike to explore how hybrid models, immersive technologies and smart environments are reshaping the workplace, not just as spaces we use, but as environments we feel, engage with and belong to.
Leading brands already confirmed include König + Neurath, Sedus, Bisley, Pedrali, Interface, Forbo, Kvadrat and many more. Hear from industry leaders including Nestlé, Arcadis, Octopus Energy, AECOM, Lloyds, Pascall + Watson, VirginMedia O2, Landsec, Gensler, WPP, Foster + Partners and CBRE, who will be speaking at the show.
Adding to the excitement, the inaugural Workspace Design Awards will take place live at the show on 25 February 2026, celebrating completed workplace projects from across the globe.
A must-attend fixture in London’s design calendar, Workspace Design Show brings together 5,000+ workplace professionals, an awe-inspiring lineup of 140+ speakers and 500+ innovative workplace products, making it the definitive platform for exploring the workplace design trends.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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SieMatic Colour Science CPD
2026-02-25 14:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Zip Water UK, 56-58 Clerkenwell Rd, London, EC1M 5PX, United Kingdom
Join Zip Water for an insight into colour science at our CPD with SieMatic!
Zip Water’s London Showroom, in the heart of Clerkenwell, is hosting an expert-led exploration into the world of colour science in spatial design. Develop a deeper understanding of colour, alongside exploring a range of Zip products, including our new Brushed Brass colourway.
There will also be the chance to ask the experts any questions you may have, and network with others in the industry.
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kbb Birmingham
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-04 | The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Connecting leading kitchen, bathroom and bedroom brands with tens of thousands of retailers, designers, developers and installers for 40 years!
Since 1986, kbb Birmingham has been the cornerstone of the UK’s kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. Join thousands of professionals who have built careers, forged partnerships and discovered innovations across our 40-year journey.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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London Design Week 2026
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, Fulham, London, SW10 0XE, United Kingdom
Stay competitive and connected with a curated programme that includes the acclaimed Conversations in Design main stage talks series and Grow Your Business sessions!
Discover new-season launches from 135+ showrooms and 30+ pop-up House Guests, and immerse yourself in inspiration, knowledge and creativity via an outstanding programme of events.
Be inspired by new collection launches from names you won’t find anywhere else, with big international brands sharing the limelight with boutique ateliers. Showrooms pull out all the stops to connect and engage with thousands of visitors via a huge programme of free events, from panel discussions to hands-on making. Pop-up House Guests add another layer of creativity to London Design Week 2026. These interior design brands have been carefully curated to complement the showroom offering.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Designing for Tomorrow: The Blend between Luxury and Sustainability
2026-03-09 10:00 - 10:45 (Europe/London) | Forbes & Lomax, First Floor, Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF, United Kingdom
This event introduces Positive Luxury and recaps its year-long collaboration with Forbes & Lomax, culminating in the award of Butterfly Mark Certification!
Explore how sustainability can complement luxury design from start to finish with a practical masterclass on how to insert sustainable thinking into future decision making.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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How Invisible Lighting Control Transforms Interiors
2026-03-11 14:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Forbes & Lomax, First Floor, Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF, United Kingdom
Lighting control is often seen as technical, but for interior designers it is an aesthetic decision!
This talk with Harry Brown of Mode Lighting explores how scene setting shapes mood, atmosphere and experience, using invisible technology and timeless switch design to enhance interiors while preserving the visual language of a space.
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
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TRI Design Festival
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15
TRI Design launches: A new festival uniting Knightsbridge, The King’s Road, and Fulham Road through craftsmanship, creativity and culture!
The Knightsbridge Partnership is proud to announce the launch of TRI Design, a new four-day festival celebrating design excellence across Knightsbridge, the King’s Road and Fulham Road, supported by the Society of British and International Interior Design.
Taking place 12th – 15th March 2026, and coinciding with London Design Week, the festival brings together showrooms, galleries, artisans, fashion, wellness, art, restaurants, and hotels for an immersive programme of exhibitions, workshops, talks, installations, and day-to-night experiences. The theme for the festival is the Pantone colour of the year 2026 ‘Cloud Dancer’ which will be celebrated by participating brands across the district from accessories to fashion, food, furnishings and more.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Vectorworks Open House
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-24 | Online, London, United Kingdom
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., invites designers and industry professionals worldwide to join its sixth annual Vectorworks Open House!
This free, virtual event gives users direct access to Vectorworks staff and product experts in an interactive, casual setting. This year’s event will take place over two live sessions, offering attendees from around the world flexible options to participate.
The Open House will begin with a keynote presentation on the Vectorworks Product Roadmap by senior leadership, followed by interactive Open Forum rooms where attendees can connect with peers and Vectorworks experts. Attendees can ask questions, explore the features used in daily workflows, and gain deeper insights into tools and upcoming developments.
Event sessions include:
– Session 1: Monday, March 23, 2026, 7 – 10 pm ET (23 March 11 pm – 24 Mar 2 am GMT)
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– Session 2: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10 am – 1 pm ET (24 March 2 pm – 5 pm GMT)
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SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
Attendees may join the session that best fits their schedule. Each session includes the keynote presentation followed by topic-based Open Forum rooms, allowing participants to choose conversations most relevant to their work.

Salone del Mobile 2026
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-26 | Salone del Mobile.Milano, Milan Fairgrounds, Rho (Milan), Milan, Italy
The 2026 Salone del Mobile is back as the star of the design calendar: the leading international event for the design industry!
Set up in 1961, the trade fair boasts a wide range of furnishing products, distinguished by their expressive power and their functional, technological and material innovation, devised to enhance the domestic scene. Ingenuity, vision, innovation, sustainable excellence and emotion make up the familiar lexicon of the companies and brands that exhibit at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, which has now been proved to be increasingly more global, inclusive and in dialogue with the entire creative and productive furnishing system.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Grand Designs Live
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-04 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Grand Designs Live returns from 1-4 May, offering inspiration, products and expert guidance for every stage of your home project!
Attend live talks and book one-to-one consultations across dedicated hubs, explore the latest innovations from exhibitors, and experience home products in a real-life setting inside The Grand House, where you can speak to brands and buy featured items at the show.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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Mark Taylor Design Breakfast Meetings 2026
2026-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Mark Taylor Design Home Showroom, Winter Hill, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9TT, United Kingdom
Join Mark Taylor Design at their Kitchen Home Showroom for an informal breakfast meeting to learn more about Mark Taylor Design!
This in person event is an informal opportunity to meet with Mark and the team at our home kitchen showroom in Cookham Dean. Come along and find out more about our portfolio including our Bespoke and MeThD kitchen ranges and how we collaborate with interior designers, architects and project managers.
Sessions:
Friday 8th May 2026, 9:30am-11am GMT:
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SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points (per session) for attending!

Futurebuild
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Futurebuild is more than just an event, it’s where connections spark change!
Uniting over 9,000 industry professionals, 400+ leading brands and start-ups and 550+ inspiring speakers across eight CPD-accredited stages. Futurebuild 2026 is the UK’s most influential event for the built environment.
This year’s theme Connect, highlights the transformative power of collaboration linking people, ideas and technologies to drive real change. It’s about uniting the built environment to foster partnerships and solutions that shape a sustainable future.
Join architects, engineers, deveopers, tier 1 contractors, local authorities and sustainability leaders who are shaping a better, more resilient built environment.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
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