Exhibitions worth seeing in 2018

“Kbb Birmingham is the UK's largest gathering of the world's best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands, and the established industry gathering. Source the latest new product launches from over 400 exhibitors, hear unmissable insights at the Conference and explore technological advances with the Innovation Award winners.

Returning for 2018, kbb Birmingham will host the kbbreview Retail & Design Conference. Don't miss a complimentary programme of practical content bringing you the insight and advice to thrive in a world of change.”

• When: 2018 Dates & Opening Times
  • Sunday 4th March: 09.30 – 17.00
  • Monday 5th March: 09.30 – 17.00
  • Tuesday 6th March: 09.30 – 17.00
  • Wednesday 7th March: 09.30 – 16.00
• Where: The NEC Birmingham
• More Info: https://www.kbb.co.uk/

 

Clerkenwell Design Week

“Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a showcase of leading UK and international brands and companies presented in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area.

Celebrating its 8th year in May 2017 (23-25) the award-winning* CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival and annually attracts the international design community to this small area of London for three days of exciting events. In 2016, the design community flocked to Clerkenwell with 34,973 attendees and over 300 exhibiting brands.”

• When: 22-24 May 2018
• Where: Clerkenwell, London
• More info: Visit their website

 

Vision

“The event for architects, designers, specifiers and their clients”

Over 80 brands exhibited last year and the feedback we received was promising. As with many shows these days Vision saw the inclusion of numerous seminars and CPD certified events.

After a successful show in 2017 Vision 2018 is moving to the Business Design Centre, in Islington and will take place from 21-22 June.

• When: 21-22 June 2018
• Where: Business Design Centre, London
• More info: http://www.visionlondon.com

 

London Design Festival

“The London Design Festival is an annual event, held to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community. First staged in 2003, the Festival programme is made up of over 400 events and exhibitions staged by hundreds of Partner organisations across the design spectrum and from around the world.”

• When: 15-23 September 2018
• Where: London
• More info: Visit their website

 

Decorex

‘’Decorex International is synonymous with luxury, and is internationally renowned for being THE event to discover the very best, and most coveted products from our unrivalled collection of 400 hand-selected exhibitors.

With a rich heritage of 40 years, Decorex is internationally renowned for being the destination where interior design professionals discover the finest and most coveted luxury products from new, emerging and established talent.’’

• When: 16-19 September 2018
• Where: Syon Park, London
• More info: Visit their website

 

100% Design

“First staged in 1995, the show is the commercial cornerstone of the London Design Festival, with 27,387 visitors to the show (audit pending) across 4 days in September; taking place in one of London’s most inspiring venues, Olympia London. Visiting the award-winning show is a unique audience of architects, designers, specifiers, retailers and developers, as well as multinational companies looking to source directly for their latest projects.

As the outstanding meeting place for business and design, 100% Design features an unrivalled talks programme; Talks with 100% Design, bespoke installations, and showcase of carefully curated world-leading brands.”

• When: 19-22 September 2018
• Where: Olympia, London
• More info: Visit their website

 

UK Construction Week

“UK Construction Week is the UK's largest construction trade show. Multi award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW) is FREE to attend for trade visitors and consists of nine shows: Timber Expo, Build Show sponsored by Easy-Trim, Civils Expo, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2018, Smart Buildings 2018, Surface & Materials Show and HVAC 2018 running from 9-11 October and Grand Designs Live which is open to the trade on 10-11 October.”

• When: 9-11 October 2018
• Where: The NEC Birmingham
• More info: Visit their website

 

The Independent Hotel Show

“The Independent Hotel Show, is the UK’s largest, most comprehensive and best established business event in support of the luxury, boutique and independent hotel sector.

A firm fixture in the calendar of independent hoteliers and industry professionals alike, the show presents a curated collection of over 300 innovative product and service providers together with expert insight from our Talks Programme and multiple networking opportunities.”

• When: 17-18 October 2018
• Where: Olympia, London
• More info: Visit their website

 

The Sleep Event

“Sleep has been the hotel design industry’s event for more than 10 years. It’s the platform for over 4,600 professionals from the global hotel design, development and architecture community.”

• When: 20-21 November 2018
• Where: Business Design Centre, London
• More info: Visit their website