Exhibitions worth seeing in 2020
Exhibitions worth seeing in 2020
Futurebuild
Formally ‘Ecobuild’, Futurebuild is THE built environment event where brands of all sizes can share innovations, from products, to processes and solutions, with over 27,000 industry influencers and shapers.
Futurebuild 2020 will remain true to the roots of ecobuild by standing out as the only event to have a higher purpose, to be a catalyst for change. This is confirmation of its status in its own right as a key calendar date for exhibitors and senior professionals from across the built environment to come together and drive real change.
It brings the most important people in the industry together around the things that really matter to them. This is achieved through the agenda setting conference and industry leading keynote stages.
- When: 3-5th March 2020
- Where: ExCel, London
- Visit their website
Vision
Vision@Futurebuild is taking place at the heart of FutureBuild 2020 from 3rd to 5th March 2020 at ExCeL London (see above!).
It will consist of a 20 open stand pavilion around a central atrium with seating, speaking and meeting facilities. Uniquely, Vision will offer exhibitors a real bonanza of presentation and networking opportunities.
Vision@Futurebuild brings together suppliers and opinion-shapers, decisionmakers and product innovators under a common purpose to explore the latest technologies and approaches, and debate the biggest issues facing the built environment – now and in the future – both in the UK and overseas.
Over 27,000 senior decision makers and specifiers are expected at to attend the 100@Vision networking dinner event.”
- When: 3rd-5th March 2020
- Where: ExCel, London
- Visit their website
Clerkenwell Design Week
Clerkenwell Design Week showcases leading UK and international brands and companies in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area.
With over 100 resident showrooms, an array of exhibitors and local practices taking part, CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival and annually attracts the international design community to the area for three days of exciting events.
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.
- When: 19th-21st May 2020
- Where: Clerkenwell, London
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London Design Festival
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world. The Festival returns to venues and institutes across the city from 12-20 September 2020.
London Design Festival was conceived by Sir John Sorrell and Ben Evans in 2003. Building on London’s existing design activity, their concept was to create an annual event that would promote the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver an unmissable celebration of design.
London Design Festival Director, Ben Evans says “London and Design go hand in hand. It is part of our story. London Design Festival is a platform for 100s of design stories to be told. Each of them talks to an expanding audience hungry for design ideas and enjoying the quality and diversity of what’s on offer. It all confirms London’s status as the global centre of design.”
- When: 12th-20th September 2020
- Where: London
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Decorex
Decorex International is Europe’s leading event for interior design professionals. Established for over 40 years, Decorex will open its doors for 2020 at Olympia London on the 11-14 October. Each year we curate a four-day show presenting next-level design from across the world, presenting interior products, projects and perspectives – and the people who create them.
Exhibitors at Decorex push the boundary of fine design. See their newest collections, source original products, and build relationships with the designers.
Also expect a packed programme of talks featuring industry names discussing and debating craft, lighting, hotels, yacht design plus much more.
- When: 11th-14th October 2020
- Where: Olympia, London
- Visit their website
Design London
Formerly 100% Design, Design London signals a new chapter for the capital’s design scene.
Situated at the heart of a dynamic new Design District, Design London will offer visitors unrivalled transport links during London Design Festival with direct access via cable car, boat, plane, bus, car and tube.
The renowned area is set to flourish, redefining itself as a new type of London with a bourgeoning community of over 1800 creatives. With Design London at its centre and brimming with festival-like content, the visitor experience will be enhanced and propel the area into the forefront as an unmissable destination on the global design scene.
The highly anticipated district fuelled by creativity and defined by a distinct community feel provides the perfect backdrop for what’s set to be a stand out event.
- When: 16th-19th September 2020
- Where: Magazine, London
- Visit their website
UK Construction Week
The UK’s largest built environment event.
UK Construction Week (UKCW) is FREE to attend and consists of multiple sections: Build, Building Tech, Civils, Energy & HVAC, Surface & Materials and Timber running from 6-8 October and newly launched Concrete Expo (6-7 Oct only) and Grand Designs Live (7-8 Oct only).
- When: 6th-8th OCTOBER 2020
- Where: The NEC Birmingham
- Visit their website
The Independent Hotel Show
Independent Hotel Show is the only industry event dedicated entirely to the need of luxury and boutique hoteliers.
We strive to deliver a guest experience above and beyond that of the typical trade show so whether you’re looking for inspiration from our sublime designers, innovation from leading technology suppliers, or simply to discover something new for your hotel, we’re confident you’ll discover the solutions you are searching for!
- When: 5th-6th October 2020
- Where: Olympia, London
- Visit their website
The Sleep+ Eat Event
Sleep & Eat is Europe’s most established, market-leading event successfully serving the entire hospitality industry, join us for something special as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary.
The International Exhibition features established and emerging brands launching their latest collections and showcasing their most design-led products.
- When: 17th-18th November 2020
- Where: Olympia, London
- Visit their website
Please note…the above snippets of text and show descriptions have been taken from the respective event websites. If you are considering exhibiting or attending a show from the list above feel free to get in touch with us, we are happy to offer our advice to see if it’s right for you and your business.
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