Interior Design & Architecture Summit
The Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS), Hotel Designs’ premium meet-the-buyer event for designers, architects and suppliers, takes place on June 22, 2026 at Hilton London Canary Wharf.
The one-day event is designed to dynamically bridge the gap between senior designers, architects and key-industry suppliers. The Summit, which takes place on June 22 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, includes pre-arranged face-to-face meetings, a networking lunch.
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In addition, Hotel Designs has curated a captivating seminar programme that will run throughout the day, inviting leading industry figures to discuss a range of relevant and thought-provoking topics.
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If you are interested in exhibiting at the event or if you are a senior designer and/or architect and would like to attend the event, please contact 01992 374100 or email interiordesignsummit@forumevents.co.uk.
The event is a dynamic networking event that is designed to shelter meaningful conversations. But don’t just take our word from here. Here’s what last year’s attendees (delegates and suppliers) had to say…
“Truly enjoyed my time during the summit, the advice and assistance by various suppliers was brilliant. Well done to all involved and looking forward to the next one.” – ReardonSmith Architects.
“IDAS was a wonderful opportunity to meet the right candidates at the right level to present our Company and products, and hear directly about relevant current & pipeline projects that we might work together on.” – Cole & Son.
“A great event, well organised and great to finally see so many new and old friends.” – THDP.
“The first time we have attended and it will not be the last, a really efficient use of my time. Great meetings and a really friendly vibe, well done!” – Iconic Images.
“The Interior Design & Architecture Summit event was a huge success and very inspiring. We at Bergman Interiors were very honoured, proud and happy to be part of it, and with the new connections we made I see a very long term relationship both in business and friendship.” – Bergman Design House
Partners and sponsors
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- Podcast Partner: DESIGN POD
Further information regarding confirmed speakers will follow shortly.
IDAS is proudly fuelled by Forum Events and Hotel Designs.
Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) is a meet-the-buyer event* that promised pre-arranged face-to-face meetings. Suppliers attending the Summit will meet:
- Architects
- Interior Designers
- Project Managers
- Developers
The event concept of pre-matched one-to-one meetings is facilitated by Forum Events’ proprietary matching software.
The event will guarantee:
- Pre-arranged, face-to-face meetings based on mutual interest
- Selected and ‘matched’ meetings
- Unrivalled networking opportunities
- No time wasters
- No hidden costs
- Lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day
The event team will organise personalised appointments for you to meet with delegates in a dedicated booth. Each supplier will have 20-minute meetings with key decision makers throughout the event.
Tailored to meet your requirements like no other event.
Your time is valuable. At IDAS, we will deliver a first-rate return on investment, and put you in touch with professionals who have specifically asked to meet you, would like to discuss your products and services, and are pro-actively looking for solutions for their organisation’s facilities and interiors.
The Summit also offers an unparalleled opportunity for you to promote your service solutions to senior decision makers, who have the authority to spend and are reviewing their current suppliers.
Key benefits
We organise personalised appointments for buyers and suppliers to meet at our unique virtual Forum. Each supplier will have a series of 20-minute online video meetings with key decision makers throughout the day, this cost-effective concept delivers a measurable ROI, without any wasted time or hidden costs.
* The Interior Design and Architecture Summit offers the flexibility to attend either a live or virtual event.
Should you not be able to physically attend the live event, you have the option to meet with senior buyers via our virtual meeting platform.
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June 2026 Suppliers
Gold Partners
Luxury Carpet Studio S.R.L
With offices in Milan and Hong Kong, Luxury Carpet Studio produces high quality custom-made carpets and rugs for multiple spaces and uses.
LCS is the ideal partner for design studios looking for a qualified company, with great experience and support in every stage of the creative process: from the design to the creation and installation.
The goal that all projects share is to use our products to make unique and special spaces of each customer.
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Walkup Partners
The Interior Design & Architecture Summit is a one-day event organised to connect senior executives working within the sector with product and service suppliers for face-to-face meetings and business networking.
The Summit aims to support the design and architecture sector with a unique platform to help create long-lasting and mutually beneficial business connections.
Be one of just 60 VIP guests, with your inviting including:
- A full pre-arranged itinerary of meetings with suppliers based on mutual interests
- Complimentary seminars from some of the industry’s most dynamic minds
- Relaxed atmosphere to network with peers and industry professionals.
- Lunch and refreshments are also included as part of the day.
Who should attend?
- Architects
- Interior Architects
- Interior Designers
- Project Managers
- Engineers
- Urban Planners
- Government Agencies
- Property Developers
- Shopfitters
Why attend?
- Pre-arranged meetings with solution providers of your choice
- 20-minute meeting slots will be relaxed and civilised, with no hard sell
- Attend a tailored programme of inspiring seminars
- Easily compare and benchmark potential products, services and solutions
- You will be one of just 60 VIPs at the event, ensuring that you get personal attention
- Attendance is entirely free of charge, which includes entry to our seminars
A more targeted approach
- We understand that your time is valuable. You tell us who you want to meet, and we handle all the details.
- We arrange all meetings in advance based on your preferences, by providing you with details of solution providers, products and services.
- 98 per cent of past attendees say that our events are a better way to find new suppliers than a traditional trade show.
*The Interior Design and Architecture Summit Summit offers the flexibility to attend either a live or virtual event.
Should you not be able to physically be at the event, you have the option to meet with industry relevant suppliers via our virtual platform.
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2026 Speakers Coming Soon!
Speakers from our last event
Premier Learning & Networking Events
📅 22 June, 4pm 📍Hilton, Canary Wharf
Connect. Collaborate. Elevate.
After a day of one-to-one meetings, we’re inviting guests to our early evening events programme. These include Hotel Designs’ Accessible Design Talk and The Mixer – things kick off at 16.10…
16.10: Designing in the Dark: An Accessible Design Talk – 22nd June 2026, Hilton Canary Wharf
When so much of design is based on the ‘look’ of something: the lighting, the colours, the overall aesthetic, how does someone with limited sight or blindness navigate and experience hospitality spaces? What about people with hearing difficulties or deafness – is their experience diminished in hospitality settings? An intriguing panel discussion to help designers understand how they can design with touch and wayfinding in mind.
17.00: The Mixer, the premier networking event designed to bring together industry leaders, innovators, solution providers and decision-makers for an exclusive opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you’re looking to build meaningful business relationships, explore new opportunities, or gain valuable insights, The Mixer is the place to be.
Why attend?
Expand Your Network
Meet and engage with like-minded professionals from a variety of industries. As an established leader, decision-maker, or key influencer, The Mixer provides the perfect setting to form valuable business connections.
Unlock New Opportunities
From potential collaborations to business partnerships and investment prospects, The Mixer opens doors to exciting new opportunities that can take your business to the next level.
Expand your Understanding
A panel built around designing with touch and wayfinding in mind is one of those deceptively niche topics that ends up reshaping how you think about the entire guest journey. If you’re working in hospitality, interiors, architecture, or experience design, there are some compelling reasons to be in the room.
Targeted Networking
With structured networking sessions and curated introductions, we ensure you meet the right people relevant to your industry and business objectives.
Premium Experience
Enjoy a sophisticated and engaging atmosphere with carefully crafted experiences, including drinks, canapes, music and an ambiance designed to foster meaningful interactions.
Unmissable Learning
Join us for a surprisingly rich mix of practical insight, industry connection, and forward‑thinking design inspiration. This session is part of a deliberate movement to reshape hospitality so it genuinely works for everyone.
Join us at our Accessible Design Talk & The Mixer and experience the power of learning and networking at its finest!
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Accessible Design Talks 2026 – Event Partner
THE VENUE
HILTON LONDON CANARY WHARF SOUTH QUAY, MARSH WALL LONDON E14 9SH
Set in one of the world’s busiest commercial centres, the hotel places you within easy reach of London’s major tourist attractions and shopping districts. Inside you’ll find fantastic dining and first-class business and recreation facilities; everything you’ll need for a productive stay.
All rooms are designed with comfort and convenience in mind; providing a place to both unwind and catch up on work. The Hilton is here to help you make the most of your stay by offering the services you need, the amenities you expect, and the extras you deserve. Popular local attractions include Greenwich’s Royal Observatory, London Eye, the O2 Arena and Tower Bridge.
Address
HILTON LONDON CANARY WHARF
SOUTH QUAY, MARSH WALL
LONDON
E14 9SH
Arriving by car:
The secure, covered car park is limited to 25 self-parking spaces and is run strictly on a first come first served basis. Parking costs GBP20 for 24 hours. Alternative parking is available nearby.
The secure, covered car park is limited to 25 self-parking spaces and is run strictly on a first come first served basis. Parking costs GBP20 for 24 hours. Alternative parking is available nearby.
Arriving by plane:
From London City Airport, take the DLR to Poplar station. Change for a DLR train to South Quay station. The hotel is located next to this station.
Arriving by train:
From the Canary Wharf tube station, take the Jubilee Palace exit. Turn left and proceed to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road and walk through the glass building. Once out walk up the steps, over the footbridge, turn left and then right after the first parking bays into Admirals way. The hotel is at the bottom of the road on the left.
From the Canary Wharf tube station, take the Jubilee Palace exit. Turn left and proceed to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road and walk through the glass building. Once out walk up the steps, over the footbridge, turn left and then right after the first parking bays into Admirals way. The hotel is at the bottom of the road on the left.
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FAQs
SUPPLIER FAQS – LIVE
Your package will include your appointment schedule, stand with electrics, furniture and name board, all meals and refreshments, WiFi and detailed information on attending delegates. Your company logo and information will also be included on email, website and social media marketing for the event.
At the event, we will supply you with a meeting stand consisting of 4 grey material panels. Two back panels and two side panels. Your stand will include a company name board, light, power, furniture and Wi-Fi access. Each grey panel measures: 2134mm high. (You can affix marketing material to this area) and 1000mm wide.
The focus of the event is the pre-arranged meeting schedule. With this in mind, any additional marketing material to dress your stand (as detailed in the previous question) and that you wish to give to delegates is at your discretion. You will be provided with electrics to charge any laptops/tablets and will be supplied with an event information pack at registration, detailing delegate contact details and information (with space for making notes).
You will be updated periodically on attending delegates, from the time of confirming your place, right up until the event itself.
In the run up to the event, you will be sent login information for our online pre-event selection process. From here, you will be able to confirm your details, shortlist and prioritise delegates you would like to meet at the event, add information on the representatives attending the event (including dietary or accessibility requirements) and review and submit all your information.
Working on selections that you have made online, and those from attending delegates, we put together individual itineraries following the priorities below:
- Perfect matches; where a delegate and supplier have both requested to meet one another
- Delegate requests; where a delegate has an interest in a supplier’s product/service
- Supplier requests; where suppliers have registered an interest in meeting a delegate
Once you have your online login, you will be prompted to upload your single A5 page company profile, logo and synopsis, as well as selecting products and services that you provide. This will enable delegates to see some information on your organisation, and select to meet with you closer to the event. This process is all explained to you in more detail closer to the event. You will also need to prepare any event specific marketing that you wish to bring, but other than this, pre-event preparation is minimal.
It is unlikely that you will not be selected by any delegates, as we work with an active delegate analysis to ensure that participating suppliers cover the products and services of interest to delegates.
The dress code is business attire.
SUPPLIER FAQS – VIRTUAL
At the heart of our Forums and Summits is an itinerary of pre-arranged, online one-to-one meetings between industry relevant delegates and suppliers. Meetings are hosted via video meetings and are all bespoke to you and your business, all you need to do is log on to your attendee page and click on the links to join a meeting.
If you are attending one of our Forums or Summits, we will send you login information for our online pre-event selection process. From here, you will need to confirm your details, select seminars to attend, shortlist suppliers that you wish to meet, add any additional information such as dietary or accessibility requirements, and review and submit this information.
We will create your personalised itinerary based on the information you supply and on your own personal preferences.
At our Forums and Summits, we work on selections that you have made online, cross-referencing with those from attending suppliers. Your individual itinerary is put together based on the following priorities:
- Perfect matches; where a delegate and supplier have both requested to meet one another
- Delegate requests; where a delegate has an interest in a particular supplier
- Supplier requests; where a supplier has registered an interested in meeting a delegate
As an attendee, you will be sent a link to your personal attendee page, here you will see your itinerary of meetings. These meetings have been allocated through either delegate or supplier choices.
At each appointment time, a notification will appear in the activity box and ask you to join. Please click on the join now button on your screen and you will be connected to your meeting.
DELEGATES FAQS – LIVE
Attendance at the event is entirely complimentary, and includes your itinerary of meetings and seminars, overnight accommodation and all meals and refreshments; including an evening dinner and entertainment. There is no catch; delegates that meet our event criteria are hosted by the attending suppliers. At the time of booking, you will complete a form which outlines the terms and conditions of attendance. The team are happy to help if you have any further queries.
The main focus of the event is pre-arranged, face-to-face meetings between attending delegates (like yourself) and key industry suppliers. You will have the opportunity to network with peers, attend topical seminars and update yourself with industry knowledge and trends. When you arrive at the event, you will be shown the meeting area and your itinerary. Meetings are hosted at clearly labelled supplier stands; all you need to do is navigate your way to the chosen supplier stand at your appointment time.
If the event lasts for two days, this will also include overnight accommodation and an invitation to our networking dinner. There is no catch; delegates who meet the event criteria are hosted by the attending suppliers.
There is no hard sell at the event. Suppliers in attendance are looking to meet with you to discuss forthcoming projects and requirements, and to listen to the needs of your business. The premise of the event is to form and develop business relationships, and there is no pressure to sign on the dotted line!
The dress code is business attire.
In the run up to the event, you will be sent login information for our online pre-event selection process. From here, you will be able to confirm your details, select seminars, shortlist and prioritise suppliers you would like to meet, add any additional information regarding dietary or accessibility requirements and review and submit all of your information.
Working on selections that you have made online, and those from attending suppliers, we put together individual itineraries following the priorities below:
- Perfect matches; where a delegate and supplier have both requested to meet one another
- Delegate requests; where you have an interest in a particular supplier’s product/service
- Supplier requests; where supplier have registered an interest in meeting a delegate
You will also have the opportunity to select industry-lead seminars and case study sessions, which will take place over the course of the event. These will also be added to your personalised itinerary.
DELEGATES FAQS – VIRTUAL
For our Forums and Summits, delegates are a procurement buyer to a specific industry. Attendance for delegates to any Forum or Summit, is entirely free.
For our Forums and Summits, delegate attendance is entirely free.
At the heart of our Forums and Summits is an itinerary of pre-arranged, online one-to-one meetings between industry relevant delegates and suppliers. Meetings are hosted via video meetings and are all bespoke to you and your business, all you need to do is log on to your attendee page and click on the links to join the meeting.
There is no hard sell guaranteed at any of our events. Suppliers and service providers who attend are looking to meet with you to discuss your forthcoming projects and requirements, and to listen to the specific needs of you and your business. The premise of the events is to form and develop new business relationships – there is no pressure to sign on the dotted line!
If you are attending one of our Forums or Summits, we will send you login information for our online pre-event selection process. From here, you will need to confirm your details and shortlist the suppliers that you wish to meet.
We will create your personalised itinerary based on the information you supply and on your own personal preferences.
At our Forums and Summits, we work on selections that you have made online, cross-referencing with those from attending suppliers. Your individual itinerary is put together based on the following priorities:
- Perfect matches; where a delegate and supplier have both requested to meet one another
- Delegate requests; where a delegate has an interest in a particular supplier
- Supplier requests; where a supplier has registered an interested in meeting a delegate
The seminars you select will be added in-between these meetings on your personalised itinerary.
As an attendee, you will be sent a link to your personal attendee page, here you will see your itinerary of meetings. These meetings have been allocated through either delegate or supplier choices.
At each appointment time, a notification will appear in the activity box and ask you to join. Please click on the join now button on your screen and you will be connected to your meeting.
