Sustainable Design Forum 2026

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A one-day interactive forum on practical sustainable design, bringing together A&D, manufacturers and industry leaders. Sustainable Design Forum 2026 People. Planet. Practice. The Sustainable Design Forum returns for its next edition, bringing together architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers and sustainability leaders from workplace & hospitalitydesign industry for a focused day of learning and collaboration. Designed to be collaborative rather than transactional, the Forum offers a meaningful alternative to traditional industry exhibitions —prioritising dialogue, shared learning and practical insight. Curated by designers for designers, the Forum explores how we can design more responsibly—balancing environmental impact, wellbeing and social value across the workplace and hospitality sectors . Now an established annual event, it continues to evolve to reflect the realities, challenges and opportunities facing the industry. What to expect A&D Project profiles showcasing best practice Practical workshops focused on delivery and implementation Informal ‘speed-dating’ roundtables with Sustainable Design Collective members One-to-one conversations with manufacturers and suppliers Expert presentations and panel discussions A curated exhibition of products, materials and services Key themes include: Circular design, retrofit and reuse Responsible material choices Designing for wellbeing, comfort and inclusion Transparency across supply chains Who should attend? Architects and interior designers, workplace and hospitality specialists, sustainability leads, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers and students —anyone shaping more responsible, future-ready spaces. Agenda 10:00 – Arrival, Registration & Exhibition Open A&D & Product Exhibition + Textile Waste Workshop / WOD Tour 11:30 – Welcome 11:40 – Setting the Scene Keynote by RIBA CEO 12:00 – What Do We Mean by ‘Authentic’? Industry Panel 12:45 – Digital Product Passport Colebrook Bosson Saunders 13:10 – Lunch & Exhibition 13:30 – Speed Networking Sessions With SDC Members, TASK, BOSS Design & Crown Workspace 14:30 – Understanding Global Supply Chains The Furniture Practice 14:50 – Acoustics & Wellness Rockfon 15:10 – Tea Break & Exhibition 15:40 – Design Processes Tsunami Axis 16:00 – Masters in Sustainability Quick-fire audience Q&A 16:30 – Material Health Humanscale Workshop 16:50 – “Who Are We Kidding? It’s All About Price” Industry Panel 17:10 – A Message to the Industry SDC Members 17:30 – Exhibition & Workshop A&D & Product Exhibition + Textile Waste Workshop / WOD Tour 18:00 – Drinks & Networking By registering , you agree to the privacy policy and to receive emails from the event organizer about the Sustainable Design Collective. You'll receive relevant updates directly from the organizer. Y ou also agree that your data may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area for these purposes. The event organizer and any third-party hosting provider may hold and use your personal data to organize the event and analyze visitor traffic to improve the experience for participants.

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