SURFACE DESIGN SHOW
A BOLD COLLABORATION
SURFACE DESIGN SHOW AND THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR SDS26
Surface Design Show( SDS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects( RIBA) are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership for the 2026 edition of the show. This bold collaboration further cements SDS’ s position as an unmissable event for those in the architecture and design industry.
Opening the doors from the 3- 5 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, Surface Design Show 2026 promises to be the leading event of the year that architects, interior designers and visitors within the design community will not want to miss.
As part of the exciting collaboration with RIBA, the Surface Design Show will serve as Host Partner for two of RIBA’ s most significant annual events.
- RIBA Future Leaders – Tuesday 3rd February 2026
A program designed to support the professional development of emerging architects. The event will equip the next generation of leaders with the crucial skills and insights needed to thrive in practice and shape the built environment of tomorrow.
- RIBA AI in Practice Summit – Wednesday 4th February 2026
Following the resounding success of last year’ s inaugural event, the 2026 summit is set to return with an even greater impact, diving into the cutting edge of AI in architecture. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from world-renowned speakers and leading industry experts on the latest
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