SURFACE DESIGN SHOW
This exhibition will offer attendees a crucial platform to collaborate, exchange ideas and empower architects and designers to grow and innovate.
technological advancements, applications and trends in the field.
The events, co-located with this year’ s Surface Design Show, will create a dynamic flow of activity throughout the exhibition. Large groups of RIBA delegates will move between sessions and the show floor, ensuring a steady influx of industry leaders, architects, and designers into the event. This will not only enhance networking opportunities but also expose participants to a curated showcase of best-inclass innovations in surfaces, finishes and materials, highlighting cutting-edge design thinking and craftsmanship. and emerging trends in technology, it will be an unmissable few days for those from all corners of the profession.”
This partnership echoes SDS’ s dedication to providing a platform where the entire design community can immerse themselves in the latest and most inspiring materials for the built environment. With the 2026 theme of‘ Material Evolution’ demanding a reassessment of newness and a shift from waste to worth, the partnership with RIBA aligns with SDS’ s vision of championing circular systems, material transparency and inventive reuse.
“ We are thrilled to partner with RIBA for this year’ s edition of the Surface Design Show. This collaboration gives us a chance to connect with new audiences and explore ideas that matter in architecture and design. I’ m looking forward to the conversations and perspectives this partnership will bring”- David Todd, Event Director at Surface Design Show.
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Philip Lowther, Director of Commercial Programmes & Delivery at RIBA, said: We’ re delighted to be partnering with SDS for their 2026 Show. This exhibition will offer attendees a crucial platform to collaborate, exchange ideas and empower architects and designers to grow and innovate.
From our Future Leaders programme, which will equip early-career architects with the skills and insight to lead sustainable practices, to our AI in Practice Summit that will bring together leading voices to offer practical insight into current tools
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