FUTUREBUILD SHOW PREVIEW
FUTUREBUILD 2025
A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Marking 20 years of innovation and sustainability , Futurebuild 2025 is set to be the defining event for architects , architectural technologists , and interior designers . Taking place from 4th-6th March 2025 at Excel London , it promises a rich programme of insights , solutions , and collaboration for driving meaningful change in the built environment .
Five Impact Stages Tailored to You
Futurebuild ’ s Impact Stages deliver practical and inspiring content :
• Buildings Impact Stage ( sponsored by HG Matthews ) explores net-zero and modular construction with expert insights from Passivhaus Trust , BRE , and UKGBC .
• Materials Impact Stage ( sponsored by Aggregate Industries ) focuses on sustainable material choices , supply chains , and waste minimisation with partners like The Concrete Centre and Built By Nature .
• Placemaking Impact Stage delves into creating vibrant , connected communities with input from Urban Design Group , Landscape Institute , and RSPB .
• Energy Impact Stage ( sponsored by Kensa ) addresses renewable energy integration and decarbonisation , featuring CIBSE and Energy Saving Trust .
• FutureX Digital Disruptors Impact Stage ( sponsored by One Click LCA ) highlights tech innovations driving social and environmental benefits in construction .
The Futurebuild Arena
The Futurebuild Arena is a hub for sessions exploring the transition to a sustainable , circular economy . With themes like circularity and reuse , social justice , and net-zero pathways , each session examines what the industry must achieve in 12 months , five years , and beyond .
National Retrofit Conference & Expo
Futurebuild is co-located with the National Retrofit Conference , sponsored by Sustainable Building Services . With content curated by Retrofit Academy CIC on days one and two , and National Retrofit Hub on day three , it explores scaling retrofitting to meet netzero goals . New for 2025 , the Retrofit Expo showcases innovative solutions from exhibitors like Parity Projects , Trustmark , and E . ON .
The Big Retrofit Challenge , a live competition hosted in partnership with NHDG and Innovate UK , features six finalists showcasing innovative tools , materials , and strategies to inspire design professionals with exciting solutions for enhancing energy efficiency and climate resilience in retrofit projects .
The Innovation Trail
Follow the Innovation Trail to connect with forwardthinking exhibitors such as Heidelberg Materials UK and LKAB Minerals . This curated route offers insight into groundbreaking solutions for sustainability and smarter specifications .
Impact 20x20 : Share Your Bold Ideas
Futurebuild ’ s Impact 20x20 : Call for Papers invites professionals to present bold ideas for the built environment . Delivered in Pecha Kucha-style sessions , these fast-paced talks will spotlight innovations shaping the future . Submissions close on 13th December 2024 — don ’ t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic programme .
Event Director Martin Hurn emphasises the importance of this year ’ s event : “ Futurebuild 2025 is more than just an exhibition – it ’ s a movement to empower industry professionals . From dynamic discussions in the Futurebuild Arena to the hands-on National Retrofit Expo , we ’ re equipping attendees with the tools to drive positive change .”
For architects , designers , and specifiers , Futurebuild is more than just an event . It ’ s a movement to inspire and equip you with actionable insights , pioneering solutions , and critical connections to drive positive change in your projects and across the industry . Don ’ t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of the built environment . www . futurebuild . co . uk
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