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 23, 2025 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 23 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, please contact Carly Walker on 01992 374055, or email c.walker@forumevents.co.uk.
If you are a senior designer and/or architect and would like to attend the event, please contact Daniella Batchelor on 01992 374048, or email d.batchelor@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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- Exclusive Style Partner: Blackpop
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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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Gold Partners
Corston Architectural Detail
We design and engineer beautifully crafted, long-lasting hardware, lighting, switches and sockets that elevate the home, create harmony and unity and feel as good as they look. Our collections are understated yet interesting and, thanks to the matching finishes and repeating design details, enable effortless room-to-room coordination.
Bella Figura
Founded in 1982, Bella Figura is one of the most exclusive decorative lighting companies. Based in Chelsea, London, we specialise in working with the world’s leading interior designers, architects, luxury hotels, property developers and yacht builders. Over the last 40 years, we have designed and built an extensive product range covering the entire style spectrum from retro to transitional, through to modern and ultra-contemporary.
Dedar
Founded in 1976, Dedar interprets the Italian textile culture in the brand’s own contemporary and cosmopolitan style. Headquartered near Como, in the heart of the historical silk district, Dedar imagines, develops and creates curtain and upholstery fabrics and wallcoverings. With a firm belief in the beauty of exquisitely made things, Dedar welcomes experimentation and allows its own ideas and knowhow to be contaminated in an on-going dialogue with a textile supply chain of excellence.
House of Rohl
The House of Rohl is a collection of artisan brands recognised for their artistry and heritage. United by a belief that quality starts with the material, design is in the detail and craftsmanship is paramount.
Original BTC
At Original BTC, we take pride in being a renowned British lighting manufacturer that has set the standard in design and craftsmanship since 1990. Our high-quality, timeless designs combine traditional British craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics, making our lighting solutions a perfect fit for any interior.
Wedi
Solid and secure foundations with design diversity and guaranteed system safety – tile backer and wet room materials with a complete system solution since 1983.
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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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
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.
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
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
SUPPLIER FAQS – VIRTUAL
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
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.
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.
