Main Stage Programme: Speakers Announced!
We're delighted to announce the first speakers and sessions that have been confirmed to present on the Main Stage Programme, at Surface Design Show next month (6-8 February). Over 40 speakers from across the industry are lined up to speak in a mixture of panel sessions, debates and interviews.
And new for 2024, the entire Programme will be CPD accredited, giving you added enrichment in your personal and professional development.
Take a look at just a few of our seminar sessions we thought you’d be interested in attending when you join us at Surface Design Show next month:
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Opening Night Debate, sponsored by Mastercharge: Taking place from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, this popular session sets the tone for the remainder of the show and will have a focus on the retention of talent.
Hosted by Louis Wustermann, Freelance Writer, Editor and Speaker, he will be joined by: Mark Shayler, owner at Ape, Gill Parker, Chair at Informare & Former CEO at BDG Architecture & Design & Nicola Osbourne, Creative Director at Basha-Franklin.
DAY TWO HIGHLIGHTS - WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY
Legends Live, in Partnership with Design Insider: Hosted by Alys Bryan, Editor at Design Insider, she will be joined by Matthew Hilton, sculpter at Matthew Hilton Studio and Gurvinder Khurana, Director for M Moser Associates
Colour Hive, Trend Forecast for 2025: Hosted by Hannah Malein, Creative Director at Colour Hive, this session will explore the colour palettes, material and finishes directions and what else is trending for 2025.
Furnishing Futures: Hosted by Founder & CEO of Furnishing Futures, Emily Wheeler will be joined by Reena Simon, Co-Author, Columnist & Interior Influencer. This session will discuss the importance of design for mental health and wellbeing, and the effects/need of living in the right environment.
Words & Wood: Andrew Waugh, co-founder of award-winning architecture practice Waugh Thistleton, talks to Material Matters’ Grant Gibson about his career and why he’s designing tall buildings in timber.
DAY THREE HIGHLIGHTS - THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY
Legends Live, in Partnership with Design Insider: Hosted by Alys Bryan, Editor at Design Insider, she will be joined by Tom Lloyd, Co-founder of Pearson Lloyd.
Bringing Urban Landscapes to Life with Light: This panel session will delve into the transformative role of light in our urban environments. Representatives from Bright Green, Acrylicize and Jason Bruges Studio make up this topical session.
Your ticket to Surface Design Show includes all of this FREE content, plus much more. We can't wait to welcome you to the show next month.
