The Art of Design Issue 54 2022 | Page 43

kbb Birmingham Sales Director Jon Johnston comments ; “ We are looking forward to reuniting the industry for 4 days of unrivalled networking and specifying . For many of our exhibitors this will be the first opportunity they ’ ve had to showcase their latest products and services , following an unprecedented 2 years . kbb Birmingham offers an unbeatable opportunity for the interior design community to meet in-person with valued partners , colleagues and suppliers - we can ’ t wait to welcome everyone back .”
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Informa Markets , the organisers of kbb Birmingham , have introduced Informa AllSecure , a series of best practice guidelines and industry standards for all event teams to adopt post Covid-19 . As a result , there are 2 key differences that exhibitors and visitors will notice when attending kbb Birmingham :
• All aisles have been widened to 4m across the show floor to allow for easier density management and physical distancing , should this be recommended by local government at the time of the show .
• Physical visitor and exhibitor badges will be replaced by digital badges that can be accessed on any smart phone . All visitors will be encouraged to register online rather than registering when they arrive at the event .
Kbb Birmingham Sales Director Jon Johnston continues ; “ Our Informa AllSecure guidelines ensure enhanced health and safety standards . Whether they are exhibitors , visitors , speakers or sponsors , we want all our customers to come to kbb Birmingham to connect , learn and do business , safely and with confidence .”
The AllSecure best practice standards raise the bar on delivering safe , hygienic , productive and high-quality organised event experiences . This new standard is now being adopted by key stakeholders in the events industry worldwide and will continue to be updated as new ideas emerge . More information on the 10 key principles that make up the AllSecure policy can be found on the kbb website here .
PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
During the four-day event , the kbb Innovation Awards 2022 , in partnership with Blum , will also be taking place . The awards honour the best and most innovative ideas in the KBB industry , recognising the most creative and ground-breaking solutions . Entries for the Innovation Awards will be accepted until 14th January 2022 , when their panel of judges will create a shortlist of forward-thinking designs to put forward . Visitors will be able to see the shortlisted products at the show to get an essential preview of some of the most cutting-edge product design from the KBB sector . Details around submissions and entry requirements can be found on the kbb Birmingham website .
For more information on kbb Birmingham 2022 , please visit www . kbb . co . uk