Interior Design & Architecture Summit
The next Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) will take place on June 30, 2021 at Hilton Canary Wharf
IDAS is Hotel Designs’ premium meet-the-buyer event for designers, architects and suppliers.
Don’t just take our word for it…
“Couldn’t fault the organisation and we also got some decent opportunities.” – Schlüter Systems (supplier)
“Very worthwhile, very informative” – Koubou Interiors (buyer)
“I thought the calibre of delegates was high and all seemed open to discussion.” – The Soho lighting Company (supplier)
“Very well organised, efficient and informative” – Healey Cornelius Design (buyer)
“It was great to meet new people and the meetings were largely a success.” – Anglepoise (supplier)
‘A very well organised virtual event’ – Mackay & Partners (buyer)
“Fast-paced event with quality contacts and lots of opportunities for new work.” – Vivid Hospitality (supplier)
The one-day event, which launched last year, is designed to dynamically bridge the gap between senior designers, architects and key-industry suppliers. The Summit, which takes place on September 2 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, includes pre-arranged face-to-face meetings, a networking lunch. 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.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the 2020 event, please contact Jennie Lane on 01992 374098, or email j.lane@forumevents.co.uk.
If you are a senior designer and/or architect and would like to attend the 2020 event, please contact Victoria Petch on 01992 374082, or email v.petch@forumevents.co.uk.
Further information regarding this year’s speakers will follow shortly.
IDAS is proudly brought to you by Forum Events and Hotel Designs.
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Who will you meet?
Architects
Interior Architects
Interior Designers
Project Managers
Engineers
Urban Planners
Government Agencies
Property Developers
Shopfitters
Our event concept of pre-matched one-to-one meetings, is facilitated by our proprietary matching software with live video meetings, creating our live meet the buyer event experience virtually, with four easy steps.
- Upload your company profile
- Select your meeting requests
- Log on to your personal event itinerary page
- Click on video links to join meetings with your selected buyers
What are the benefits of attending?
- 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 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 the Summit, 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.
Unique Virtual Forum Experience
Our event concept of pre-matched one-to-one meetings is facilitated by our proprietary matching software with live video meetings, enabling our live Forum experience virtually with five easy steps:
- Confirm your place at the Forum
- Upload your company profile
- Select the buyers you wish to meet with
- Log on to your personal event itinerary page
- Click on video links to join meetings with buyers
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.
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FAQS
What is included in the cost to attend?
What will my stand look like?
What do I need to bring with me?
How do I know who is attending the event?
How does the matching process work?
How do you create my itinerary?
How much work is there before the event?
What happens if no one selects me?
What is the dress code?
Gold Partners
Atlas Concorde
Atlas Concorde is a global specialist in premium porcelain tiles and wall tiles for every style and application in residential, commercial and public architecture.
Hamilton
Hamilton Litestat is a British electrical products and solutions provider that designs, develops and manufacture’s high quality innovative electrical accessories.
PERRIN & ROWE | SHAWS | VICTORIA + ALBERT
Since their recent acquisition by Fortune Brands, Perrin & Rowe, Shaws of Darwen and Victoria + Albert now work together, as complementary brands, in the hotel and commercial market.
Schlüter-Systems LTD
Schlüter-Systems LTD is a market leader in essential accessories for tile and stone. Formed in 1966 by Werner Schlüter, a man who set out to provide practical solutions for bathroom tile installations.
Silver Partner
Bronze Partners
The Interior Design & Architects 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% of past attendees say that our events are a better way to find new suppliers than a traditional trade show.
Unique Virtual Forum Experience
Our event concept of pre-matched one-to-one meetings is facilitated by our proprietary matching software with live video meetings, enabling our live Forum experience virtually with five easy steps.
- Confirm your place at the Forum
- Let us know your future procurement trends
- Select the suppliers you wish to meet with
- Log on to your personal event itinerary page
- Click on video links to join meetings with buyers
Your complimentary ticket includes:
An itinerary of one-to-one online video meetings with suppliers based on your requirements and upcoming projects, and a series of insightful and inspirational webinars.
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FAQS
It’s free – what’s the catch?
What does the day include?
Is it a hard sell event?
What is the dress code?
How does the matching process work?
How do you create my itinerary?
Agenda of the day
8.45 – 09.30:
Headline speaker: Creative Director, HBA London, Constantina Tsoutsikou
Topic: Playfulness and personality in hospitality design
Travellers are looking for individuality in hotels where they stay. Constantina Tsoutsikou will delve into how playfulness in design can be used to create unique personality
- With endless choice available in the hospitality sector, hotels are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain guest loyalty
- The days of a guest walking into a corporate hotel and not knowing which city he’s in are long gone. Guests want to immerse themselves in the local experience
- There are countless opportunities to pique guests’ interest throughout the hotel journey. The designer curates these moments in many design touch-points: from artwork to open space views, from memorable wellness experiences to reflections of local culture and history.
- Hotel brands should not be afraid to explore and experiment, giving designers the chance to be bold in making stand-out memories for guests
09.40 – 10.25:
9.40 – 10.25am: Seminar 2
Seminar 2: The future of hotels!
Presented by: Yasmine Mahmoudieh, Director of Yasmine Mahmoudieh Studio
Hotels have been disrupted by Airbnb. Now Airbnb is going into hotels. How hotels of the future have to be more multi-functional and offer new services.
- Hotels are living spaces that can inspire all generations
- Working-living- socialising- all under one roof
- What does lifestyle and design hotels really mean and stand for?
- What would be cool to have in the future?
09.40 – 10.25:
9.40 – 10.25am:
Seminar 3: The Hospitality Workplace
Presented by: Laura Keith, Founder/Director at Nine Yard Club
- The workplace – a one-stop destination to work, rest and play
- The importance of wellbeing in the workplace
- Drawing on hospitality design principles
- The hospitality workplace
- Looking to the future
16.30 – 17.15
Panel discussion: The Rising Ceiling of Creativity…
This panel will discuss areas such as the creative boundaries within interior design and architecture as well as looking at how designers and architects can inject flair while working within a budget.
Moderated by: Hamish Kilburn, Editor at Hotel Designs
Panellists include:
Gilly Craft, President, British Institute of Interior Design and director of Koubou Interiors
Yasmine Mahmoudieh, Director of Yasmine Mahmoudieh Studio
Charles Leon, Director, Leon Black Interior Architecture
Robin Sheppard, CEO, Bespoke Hotels
Moritz Waldemeyer, Director, Moritz Waldemeyer Studio
Media Partner: Future Contructor & Architect
Media Partner: Treniq
Venue details: 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.
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.
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.
Alex King
Delegate Support Manager
01992 374086
Jennie Lane
Portfolio Manager
01992 374098
