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SDS17 is packed with presentations, seminars and features designed to educate and entertain.

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The Surface Design Show at London’s Business Design Centre (7-9 February 2017) is the only event in the UK that focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces. Not only are there thousands of new surfaces to discover but a full programme of exciting events throughout the show.

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Attendees have the opportunity to choose from three stages during Surface Design Show; the Main Stage, the CPD Hub and Light Talks. The Main Stage is home to the headline acts and will host 12 keynote presentations and debates that will provide insight into the most exciting design trends and innovations.

The CPD Hub gives our professional audience the chance to update and gain points at the latest CPD approved seminars, before transforming into The Stone Hub on the final day. Running all day on Thursday 9 February, The Stone Hub has an inspirational and educational programme curated by Joe Simpson, Editor of Tile & Stone Journal.

A line up of stone experts will share their technical expertise on stone, making The Stone Hub the perfect complement to SDS17’s Stone Gallery.

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In 2016, British lighting company, Factorylux launched a new range of innovative Xicato powered architectural spotlights, pendants, wall lights and lighting track.The company will be hosting a series of interactive lighting workshops at SDS where attendees will make, test and certify a complete luminaire to BS EN 60598.

Workshops will be hosted in #TheVan, a purpose built mobile workspace which has just completed a hugely successful Trans-Europe Express Tour. The van will be situated at the entrance to the Business Design Centre and will be conducting workshops throughout three day event.

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Light Talks, part of this year’s Light School is designed to explore the latest trends and help further the understanding of surface and light. Presented by Light Collective, Light Talks will have lessons and hands-on demos over the three days with top UK lighting designers including Light Bureau, Nulty + and Firefly Lighting Design taking on the role of lecturers.

Highlights will include a seminar from Benz Rooz of Spiers and Major on How Light Paints Surfaces at 5.15pm on Wednesday, 8 February and Human Centric Lighting: The Myths and the Reality by Mark Ridler of BDP at 2.15pm on Thursday, 9 February.

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Visitors will also be able to experience NightShift in conjunction with the Light School. Conceived by designers Speirs + Major and realised in collaboration with lighting manufacturer Reggiani, NightShift is an immersive installation that explores how artificial light contributes to the personal experience of urban space.

For the full programme of events and seminars click here.

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