Industry Shows & Events
25th-26th February 2026
Workspace Design Show 2026
A leading workplace interiors exhibition returned on 25–26 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities.
19th - 21st May 2026
Clerkenwell Design Show 2026
The UK’s leading workplace interiors exhibition returned in February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities.
27th - 30th October 2026
Orgatec 2026
The leading international trade fair for modern working environments, will take place in Cologne, Germany, focusing on future office trends and workspace design. As a biennial event in Cologne, it brings together professionals to explore innovative workplace solutions.Â
Industry Events
25th - 26th February 2026
Workspace Design Show 2026
The UK’s leading workplace interiors exhibition returned in February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities.
Exhibitors included: König + Neurath, Staverton, Sedus, Bisley, Pedrali, Social Spaces, Interface, Forbo, Kvadrat and many more. Also presentations from industry leaders including Nestlé, Arcadis, Octopus Energy, AECOM, Lloyds, Pascall + Watson, VirginMedia O2, Landsec, Gensler, WPP, Foster + Partners and CBRE, all of whom were speaking at the show.
19th - 21st May 2026
Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
This year Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) 2026 marks its landmark 15th anniversary across London's EC1 district. The UK's leading independent design festival transforms the historic neighborhood into an open-air laboratory, expecting over 43,000 visitors to explore commercial interiors, architecture, and material innovations. Entry to the festival is entirely free,
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Exhibition Venues: More than 16 curated exhibition spaces are scattered throughout the district to spotlight global brands and emerging independent makers.
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Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:00–18:00, Wednesday 10:00–21:00 (Late Night opening), and Thursday 10:00–17:00
27th - 30th October 2026
Orgatec 2026
The upcoming biennial event will take place at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Grounds in Cologne, Germany. Driven by its first-ever central theme, the trade fair provides a business festival atmosphere for architects, planners, retailers, and office furniture
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For the 2026 edition, the organizers are introducing a unifying theme: "From rooms to relationships: designing spaces in an ever-changing world". The concept shifts focus from static, purely functional physical spaces to human-centric, adaptive workplace environments.
Industry Insights
The Hybrid Office Shift
Sustainability in Fit-out
Talent Retention in 2026
The demand for flexible workspace solutions continues to rise as companies adapt to permanent hybrid models. Recruitment in 2026 focuses on consultants who can navigate these versatile interior designs.
Environmental impact is no longer optional in commercial interiors. We see a significant shift towards hiring experts in circular economy materials and sustainable procurement strategies.
Attracting high-caliber talent in the furniture sector requires more than competitive salaries. Emphasizing career development and company culture is key to reducing turnover currently.