(28th March) Design Insider Forum / CPD Event, Impact of AI and Automation
Time: 14.00pm - 19.00pm
Venue: Gresham showroom, 28 St John's Ln, London EC1M 4BU
Ticket Price: £85 each +VAT
Our Media Partner Design Insider is thrilled to launch their first Design Insider Forum, a half-day event dedicated to unravelling the complexities and opportunities of AI in the design industry. Discover the innovative tools and technologies that are reshaping our sector and learn how to harness them to elevate your design and business strategies.
The forum will consist of three sessions, each designed to offer deep insights and actionable knowledge. The programme includes an inspiring keynote address, engaging panel discussion, and inclusive round table discussions. These sessions are tailored to meet the needs of every professional level, from burgeoning designers to seasoned directors, and cover a wide range of roles within the design community, including creative, marketing, and sales professionals.
In their commitment to promoting professional development, attendees will earn CPD points for each session, ensuring that your participation contributes to your career growth.
April
(25th April) Annual Dinner hosting the Next Generation Award
Time: 19.00pm - 23.00 pm
Venue: Halle St Peters, 40 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF
Ticket Price: £165 each +VAT
The Annual Dinner, formerly known as the Northern Dinner, will be held at Halle St Peters in Manchester. The event will feature formal dining, dancing, and networking. Additionally, the winner of the Commercial Interiors UK Next Generation Award will be celebrated and announced during the event. This award aims to recognize and welcome up-and-coming interior designers currently studying at university, with the goal of fostering the next generation of designers in the industry. In future years new categories will be added to these awards to help promote and celebrate the next generation of young people within the commercial interiors industry.
May
(9th May) Technical Event - London
Our technical events have the objective of providing education on industry matters. These events are designed to address the specific knowledge needs and interests of members, as they have expressed a desire for more information in these areas. The aim is to offer valuable insights and expertise to enhance our members' understanding and proficiency in relevant industry topics.
Free of Charge – RSVP required
Booking form will be available closer to the date.
June
(4-6th June) INDEX/HOTEL International Interiors Show, Dubai, UAE
An ideal opportunity to investigate export opportunities in a booming Middle Eastern marketplace. The UAE maintains its leading share of interiors and fit out spend in the GCC at 42%, followed by Saudi Arabia at 29%. The luxury furniture market in the GCC is poised to grow by $271.87 million by 2024. Against this backdrop, across three days, thousands of creative professionals from across the MENA region and beyond come to these well established shows to network, discover and search for the latest in contract furniture, lighting, accessories, flooring and much, much more.
Commercial Interiors UK, working in partnership with the UK Dept. of Business & Trade, will provide an opportunity to exhibit and attend via UK Group Pavilion/Mission.
For further information please contact sue@commercial-interiorsuk.com
(12th June) Design Insider Talk / CPD event - Dublin
Design Insider initiates sector leading discussions through our Design Insider Talks series, fostering in-depth and focused conversations that delve into the core of critical issues within the Commercial Interiors industry. We extend a warm invitation to industry leaders to engage in these insightful dialogues, addressing pressing questions and providing our audience with tangible, actionable knowledge to implement and share within their teams.
By invite only – Free of Charge
(19th June) Cardiff OPEN
Time: 12pm - 8pm
Venue: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa, 24 26 Newport Rd, Cardiff CF24 0DD
Visitor ticket price: FREE
The Cardiff OPEN pop-up exhibition provides a platform for interior designers, buyers, and specifiers to personally connect with top contract furnishing suppliers from the UK and Wales. This brand new showcase will feature prominent commercial manufacturers and suppliers who will present high-end products that bring value, excellence, and innovation to the Welsh and UK market. This OPEN event offers the opportunity for attendees to explore and engage with the latest offerings in the industry, fostering connections and facilitating business collaborations.
To book a table top please contact kate@commercial-interiorsuk.com. Spaces are limited.
July
(4th July) Summer BBQ - London
Our nation-wide networking events are highly regarded for providing a relaxed social environment outside of normal working hours. These events offer an opportunity to meet new and potential clients, as well as build relationships with other commercial suppliers. Many members have experienced success in securing new leads and business opportunities through these events. The upcoming Summer BBQ will be hosted in London, offering a beautiful outdoor setting for guests to enjoy a British Summer evening. The event will feature BBQ food, drinks, and entertainment, creating a pleasant atmosphere for networking and socializing. For further updates on the event, please keep an eye on our social media channels.
Booking form will be available closer to the date.
September
(17-19th September) INDEX/HOTEL Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, KSA
As Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 comes to life, the construction, interiors and design industries have seen a boom with multiple giga-projects underway, all seeking suppliers, solutions and materials. INDEX Saudi Arabia is the Kingdom’s premier interior design, furniture and fit-out trade event where design and interiors brands can meet and forge relationships with interior designers, retailers, distributors and fit-out contractors. The 2023 show reflected the thriving tourism industry, dynamic design policies, and a positive economic outlook and was attended by over 23,000+ active buyers sourcing innovative interior products for Saudi Arabia's biggest projects, such as NEOM, The Red Sea Project, Qiddiya, AlUla, ROSHN, and many others.
Following a most successful attendance in 2023, Commercial Interiors UK, working in partnership with the UK Dept. of Business & Trade, will provide an opportunity to exhibit and attend via a UK Group Pavilion/Mission.
For further information please contact sue@commercial-interiorsuk.com
(26-28th September) FIND Design Fair Asia, Singapore
An ideal opportunity to drive business opportunities within the design and interiors community of southeast Asia and beyond.
FIND – Design Fair Asia a key marketplace for furniture, interiors and design. This respected tradeshow and design hub connects leading suppliers across furniture, lighting, décor, textiles and smart interiors technology with Asia’s burgeoning interior design, property development, retail and workspace sectors. FIND – Global Summit, within the event, gathers some of the greatest industry practitioners from across the region and offers three full days of engaging sessions with approx.60 global speakers.
Commercial Interiors UK, working in partnership with the UK Dept. of Business & Trade, will provide an opportunity to exhibit and attend via a UK Group Pavilion/Mission.
For further information please contact sue@commercial-interiorsuk.com
October
(3rd October) Commercial Interiors UK Networking - North West
Our Commercial Interiors UK Networking event will make a return to the North West. This event aims to create a relaxed environment for members to invite potential and existing clients, fostering relationships and establishing new connections. Additionally, we will be featuring a guest speaker at the event and a tour of new facility. For further updates on the event, please keep an eye on our social media channels.
Booking form will be available closer to the date.
(31st October) Annual Luncheon - London
The Annual Luncheon will be returning to the Royal Lancaster. This event is anticipated to be one of the largest industry events of the year, and it aims to bring together members from across the whole of the association and their guests. The day will include lunch, speeches, entertainment followed by a drinks reception. The event provides an opportunity to foster connections within the Commercial Interiors Industry, allowing attendees to establish new relationships while also reconnecting with familiar faces.
This event is for Commercial Interiors UK members and their guests only.
Booking form will be available closer to the date.
November
(13th November) Dublin OPEN
The Dublin OPEN pop-up exhibition provides a platform for interior designers, buyers, and specifiers to personally connect with top contract furnishing suppliers from the UK and Ireland. This showcase will feature prominent commercial manufacturers and suppliers who will present high-end products that bring value, excellence, and innovation to the Irish market. It offers an opportunity for attendees to explore and engage with the latest offerings in the industry, fostering connections and facilitating business collaborations.
To book a table top please contact sue@commercial-interiorsuk.com. Spaces are limited.
December
(12th December) Design Insider Forum - London
Our Media Partner Design Insider will hosting a dynamic half-day event, centred around a specific topic, offering profound insights that translate into tangible actions for your design and business practices.
The forum will be structured with three knowledge-packed sessions. From keynote speakers and panel discussions to personalized 1-1 conversations and interactive workshops, each session will cater to diverse roles - from juniors to senior managers, spanning various job functions including designers, marketing executives, and sales team members. The inclusivity extends to earning a CPD point with each session, fostering continuous learning across the entire team.
Booking form will be available closer to the date.
If you have any further questions or enquiries, please contact kate@commercial-interiorsuk.com