Webinar: Global Interior Design & Architecture Outlook for 2021
2021-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
SBID President and Global Principle of HBA Residential, Chris Godfrey will be leading an insightful webinar and panel discussion on the future opportunities and challenges for interior design and architecture in 2021 alongside SBID founder & CEO, Dr Vanessa Brady OBE.
With a unique global outlook on doing business with China and the Far East, Chris will be joined by design experts across the industry to share their professional perspectives. Speakers include Dara Huang, founder of Design Haus Liberty; Ben Johnson, co-founder & director of Albion Nord; and Bidisha Sinha, senior associate at Zaha Hadid Architects.

Date: Thursday 4th March
Time: 10.00am (GMT) / 6.00pm (SGT)
Duration: 1 hour
Key discussion points:
– Top challenges and opportunities facing the UK / global interior design industry in 2021.
– Growing interior design businesses in the aftermath of COVID-19.
– Building long-term trust and relationships with clients in the Chinese and Asian markets.

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GROHE X
2021-03-16 - 2021-03-18
GROHE X is GROHE’s new and forward-thinking multimedia and broadcast hub, and an industry-first digital platform. Visitors to the hub can experience informative and inspirational multimedia content tailored to their needs. For example, architects and designers can gain insight on the global trends impacting the sanitary business, access how-to videos on GROHE’s leading products and source inspiration for their latest project.
Alongside uniting thought-provoking and entertaining content, GROHE X offers a platform that brings its community closer together, facilitating engaging exchange and support from GROHE brand experts.
Designers and architects can register to explore the new hub by visiting www.grohe-x.com

Silestone LOFT Ft. Interiors & Lifestyle Blogger, Jess Hurrell
2021-04-15 15:00 - 16:00
Join the Cosentino City Showroom Team & Gold is a Neutral’s Jess Hurrell as Cosentino discuss their NEW Silestone LOFT collection and Interior Trends for 2021/22. Find out more about Jess, her blog and her love for all things Interiors. Grab a hot drink and join the conversation!
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Back to Back CPD: Dekton Facades and Ultra-Compact Surfaces
2021-04-22 11:30 - 12:30
Join Cosentino for a back to back CPD session focusing on their Ultra-Compact Surface Dekton & one of its impressive application options; Facades. Presented by Architect & Design Manager, Daniel Barnes and National Façades Manager, Simon Hope, learn all there is to know about Cosentino’s award-winning materials and why Dekton is the perfect choice for Façade applications and specifications!
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Accredited CPD Webinar: Digital Strategy for International Success
2021-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
How to produce a winning digital strategy and structure your digital marketing department for international success
Join DIT and Footprint Digital to understand the business culture and digital technology that can help you achieve market penetration, brand awareness and sales growth.
In this webinar, you will learn:

How to structure your digital marketing department for success
How to use data to produce a winning digital strategy

You will hear from:

Tom Bowden, Managing Director at Footprint Digital
Dave Roscoe, Business Development Manager at Footprint Digital

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Specifying Sustainability (PART 1)
2021-04-28 12:30 - 13:30
Specifying Sustainability: Protecting People, Planet, and Prosperity
Attend the upcoming CPD Webinar to discover how design sustainability has evolved into a more people-centric approach with places, health, and wellbeing at the core of the design process. Presented by Accredited CPD Provider Karndean, the webinar enables specifiers to align their thought process and help to establish a link between indoor environmental quality parameters, health and wellbeing of occupants, and the implementation of green practices in building design.
SBID Members can register to attend this event for free in SBIDPro.
A registration fee of £10 is applicable to non-SBID Members. Email events@sbid.org to enquire about attending.

Accredited CPD Webinar: Boost International Rankings through SEO
2021-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
How to make the most of Google Analytics and boost your international ranking through Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Join DIT and Footprint Digital to understand how to drive more traffic to your website and how to optimise it for search engines to improve your ranking.
In this webinar, your will learn:

The fundamentals of Google Analytics
How to boost your business rankings on Google

You will hear from:

Reuben Marshall, Technical SEO at Footprint Digital

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Light and Colour
2021-05-26 12:30 - 13:30
Light and Colour
Attend the upcoming CPD Webinar to discover everything you need to know about specifying lighting for your interior designs – from the sources and measurements of light to how the eye responds to different types of lighting, this CPD highlights the vital role that lighting plays in interior design, be it functional or decorative, for residential or commercial projects. There is more to lighting than meets the eye!
Presented by Accredited CPD Provider Franklite, the webinar enables specifiers to better understand how to effectively use and specify lighting in their interior environments.
SBID Members can register to attend this event for free in SBIDPro.
A registration fee of £10 is applicable to non-SBID Members. Email events@sbid.org to enquire about attending.

Join UK House @ Cannes Lions 2021
2021-06-01 - 2021-10-31
Promoting British Business to International Partners & Buyers
UK HOUSE at Cannes Lions (21-25 June) opens its virtual doors from July 6th through to November 2021. From July onwards, UK House will go on country-by-country world tour – meeting up with some of the world’s biggest markets for creative services – from China to USA to India celebrating UK Creativity at Cannes Lions 2021.
UK House at Cannes Lions will be headlined by UK winners at this year’s Festival, featuring UK companies with something new to offer global buyers and trends from Lions Live 2021. Celebrate the best of UK Creativity with sessions from UK jurors, networking, workshops and masterclasses on exporting creative services.
It is FREE to attend for thinkers, makers, and investors around the world to meet and hear from leading UK experts.
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Accredited CPD: Managing International Agents and Distributors
2021-06-08 - 2021-06-09
Need help sourcing and managing international partners for your UK business?
This free interactive virtual masterclass will effectively help you profile, identify and manage international agents and distributors with expert guidance.
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.
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 to achieve success in international markets.
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

This event consists of two half-day workshops:
Day 1: Tuesday 8 June at 10:00am – 1:30pm
Day 2: Wednesday 9 June at 1:00pm – 4:30pm
SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Peru
2021-06-10 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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Accredited CPD: Boost Your Online Reach with Website Optimisation
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-16
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

This event consists of two half-day workshops:
Day 1: Tuesday 15 June at 10:00am – 1:30pm
Day 2: Wednesday 16 June at 10:00am – 1:30pm
SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Specifying Sustainability (PART 2)
2021-06-16 12:30 - 13:30
Specifying Sustainability: Protecting People, Planet, and Prosperity
Attend PART 2 of the upcoming CPD Webinar to discover more about how design sustainability has evolved into a people-centric approach with places, health, and wellbeing at the core of the design process. Presented by Accredited CPD Provider Karndean, the webinar enables specifiers to align their thought process and help to establish a link between indoor environmental quality parameters, health and wellbeing of occupants, and the implementation of green practices in building design.
SBID Members can register to attend this event for free in SBIDPro or watch PART 1 on demand, here.
A registration fee of £10 is applicable to non-SBID Members. Email events@sbid.org to enquire about attending.

Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets in Australia or New Zealand
2021-06-17 08:00 - 09:00
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Australia or New Zealand?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, the benefits of expanding to these markets 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 Australia or New Zealand with success.
International demand for UK goods and services is growing rapidly, offering a wealth of opportunities for SMEs looking to expand overseas. Australia and New Zealand are major destinations 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 and New Zealand market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Australian & New Zealand 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 & New Zealand market experts

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Chile
2021-06-17 15:00 - 16:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Chile?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Chile, 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 Chile with success.
The UK and Chile have enjoyed a long and vibrant trading relationship based on shared values for international open market co-operation and a strong drive for innovative solutions. Chile is the UK’s third-biggest trading partner in Latin America with total trade in goods and services between Chile and the UK worth £2.2 billion for the year ending June 2019, a 10.7% increase on the same period in 2018. 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 Chilean market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Chilean 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 Chilean market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD Virtual Conference: UK - North America Week
2021-06-21 - 2021-06-25
Thinking about growing your business in North America?
Research from the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has shown that the most innovative and profitable businesses are those with an international footprint. Join the conference to learn more about the opportunities across the USA and Canada. Hear from businesses who have worked with DIT and partners to grow their business in North America, as they share both their successes and challenges.
Conference Highlights:

Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to North America, Antony Phillipson
PwC UK presents the “UK Trade. The New Agenda” programme with Matthew Alabaster
Representatives from US and Canadian governments
Update on the US-UK Free Trade Agreement
The UK Export Finance offer
Banking in North America with Santander
British American Business Chamber and Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce
Presentations by DIT North America Sector and Regional leads

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Winning and Delivering Business Internationally
2021-06-23 09:00 - 17:00, 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: Unlocking India's E-Commerce Opportunities (Part 2)
2021-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to unlock India’s new e-commerce opportunities
Following the success of the webinar earlier this year, the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) is pleased once again to invite businesses to the second of this series, sharing the phenomenal opportunities that India e-commerce presents to UK companies, with our industry experts from ClickOnCare, Scale Global and UKIBC.
The India e-commerce market is valued at USD 120 billion. Growing at 51%, it offers UK businesses an opportunity to create alternative revenue streams in a ‘digital-first’ strategy, or to complement their existing India business by exposing their brand to more than 90% of Indian post codes and drive sales across multiple channels.
Set to be joined by Niharika Rohella, Key Management Personnel – Product & Tech at ClickOnCare; Kiran Kumar Kolisetty, Co-Founder and CTO, Scale Global; and Imtiaz Ibrahim, CEO and Co-Founder, Scale Global, who will:

Highlight the scale of opportunity available
Provide market and consumer insights
Share advice on how to gain traction with Indian consumers
Underline the support available from DIT and UKIBC that you can leverage in gaining quicker access to India e-commerce

SBID Accredited CPD Event Partner
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: UK Creative Business Opportunities in Hong Kong & APAC
2021-06-24 10:00 - 11:30
Reinvent and Resurge – Explore opportunities for UK Creative Businesses in Hong Kong and APAC
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT), InvestHK and the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong explore Hong Kong’s vibrant creative industries and the business opportunities in Mainland China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) and APAC region.
Hong Kong’s creative economy accounts for 4.4% of Hong Kong’s GDP and is valued at £10.8 billion in 2018. It is presented with unprecedented opportunities arising from the GBA development, which provides a sizable market of 72 million consumers and a GDP of £1,195 billion.
InvestHK will share the prospects and opportunities of Hong Kong and GBA, and the landscape of the creative sector, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A, joined by Hong Kong and UK industry experts.
SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: Explore New Markets - Doing Business in Mexico
2021-06-24 15:00 - 16:30
Are you looking to successfully start, expand or grow your UK business in Mexico?
This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Mexico, 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 Mexico with success.
International demand for UK goods and services is growing rapidly, offering a wealth of opportunities for SMEs looking to expand overseas. Mexico is a trillion-dollar economy, enjoying stable economic conditions offering a strong economic foundation and multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence. The total trade in goods and services between the UK and Mexico was £5.1 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2020 (ONS, 2020), demonstrating Mexico is a major trade destination for UK SMEs.
What will you learn?

An overview of the current Mexican market
Understand the cultural differences and considerations when doing business with Mexican 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 Mexican market expert

SBID Accredited CPD Event
CPD Points: 2 POINTS
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Accredited CPD: New ecommerce sales opportunities with Europe’s leading integrator
2021-07-01 10:00 - 11:00
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: 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
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