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Programme

Discover the design-led programme of events organised by the 160+ CDW showrooms

The 2026 programme of specially curated events includes everything from workshops to product launches, topical talks to plenty of parties.
Browse the full programme below.

Tue 19 May

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  • Created for CDW 2026, this installation by architect Tannaz Oroumchi repurposes original Kronospan material samples. Each piece has been hand-cut into a unique shape and assembled into a flowing, orga ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Kickstart CDW with VitrA

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Kick off your morning by picking up a tote bag and lanyard while experiencing our breakfast waffle station (subject to availability).
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Start Clerkenwell Design Week the right way with breakfast at Spacestor. Join us from 9am, just down the road from Farringdon Station, for coffee, breakfast bites and a zingy ginger shot to get you fi ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Start your day with coffee, conversation, and fresh inspiration. Join our team for a relaxed morning of connection and creativity as we launch Design For All - a forward-looking research and forecast ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Prosecco and Pastries

    to 11:00
    Networking event
    Get your CDW off to a great start before the crowds and join us for a glass of prosecco, delicious pastries, relaxed networking, and of course, your chance to be one of the first to see our newly desi ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join us in our new showroom for an engaging introduction to the brand, our latest product collections and the story behind our new space. Meet the team, explore the showroom first-hand and enjoy fresh ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join us for breakfast at our evoHub in Goswell Road, and learn how concrete is decarbonising and can be used as a beautiful design material
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Swedish Fika – Every Morning

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Start your day the Swedish way! Join us for a traditional Swedish Fika between 09:00-10:30 every morning during CDW 2026. Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. We ...
  • Join us on day one as Barista Benj fuels Clerkenwell with exceptional coffee, while you explore our range of beautifully crafted surfaces. Crowned UK Latte Art Champion 2025, Benj combines craft and p ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Start your day at B&T’s London showroom! Savour fresh pastries, grab a B&T Tote Bag, and begin your morning with creativity and inspiration.
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Making Circular Make Sense

    to 10:30
    Talk/Seminar
    Join us for an interactive session and live Q&A on the circular economy – with a focus on the one thing that makes it real: people. We’ll explore how to spark interest, build understanding and encoura ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Sips of Colour

    to 10:00
    Talk/Seminar
    Join Panaz as we take you through our insightful interpretations of the latest colour and textural trends for contract interiors. Come early for coffee & pastries.
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Breakfast and Social (Tuesday)

    to 10:00
    Networking event
    Fuel your day with complimentary coffee, croissants and fresh fruit in our immersive design space.  Relax with refreshments, network, or explore our library of over 450 decorative surface solutions an ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Chris Lefteri will be joining us for an exclusive breakfast talk focusing on the principles that designers can use to unleash the unique behaviour of materials and story telling. The talk blends CMF t ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) is revolutionising the manufacture of cement, resulting in vastly reduced carbon in concrete.
  • Start your day with gourmet pastries and aromatic coffee. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and inspiring design that you can see and feel.
  • Join us for a short, engaging tour inspired by renowned expert Stephen Kellert, exploring how biophilia can be woven into the workplace. We’ll showcase innovative planting concepts and products – with ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Wagstaff Fit-Out Division 10.00 am - 4.00pm Contribute to an evolving ‘London Scene’ installation across the three-day festival. Designed for the professional mind to decompres ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Coffee Morning

    to 11:30
    Networking event
    Start your day at our showroom with relaxed coffee and networking mornings designed to ease you into the buzz of CDW. Just a short walk from Farringdon, we’re the perfect first stop - pop in for a gre ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Breakfast with Viaduct

    to 12:00
    Networking event
    Enjoy fresh pastries with a coffee while previewing new launches and chatting with the Viaduct team.
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Boost your energy and set the tone for the day with a guided yoga session designed to awaken both body and mind. This accessible practice combines movement, breath work, and mindful focus to help you ...
  • Relax, reduce stress, and boost well-being at Clerkenwell Design Week. 20-min sessions at 10.00 am, 10.40am, 11.30am, hosted by Puppy Yoga London. Tickets strictly limited to ONE person throughout CDW ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Custom Seating 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Watch a live 'sofa refurbishment' unfold in our dedicated Sustainability Zone - a real-time exploration of circular design, repair culture, an ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join us at Mapei World London City to enjoy freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and dive into our nutritional snack bar to start your day the Mapei way!
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Sunrise & Sips: Morning Breakfast

    to 12:00
    Networking event
    Start your day with gourmet pastries and aromatic coffee. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and inspiring design that you can see and feel.
  • What if broken objects could become more meaningful than before? During this hands-on kintsugi workshop, discover the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold, celebrating cracks instead of hiding ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how you can specify and use waterproof and underground concrete in your projects, be it reducing water ingress or building a swimming pool.
  • Acoustics needn’t be complex to deliver comfort and clarity. Here, akustikplus demystify the science of room acoustics and offer practical guidance on how to specify fearlessly - blending acoustic sci ...
  • Three days. One unmissable conversation.  BuzziSpace invites you to join Richard Ellerbeck, Global Acoustic Consultant, live at Clerkenwell Design Week for Hear. Solve. Do.: a daily 30-minute talk on  ...
  • Feldenkrais Movement with Lars Fischer (London Feldenkrais Collective) Join us every morning for a relaxing, balanced, and connective experience. This gentle, guided Move Better - Design Better class ...
  • Designing for emotion is no longer optional. Density alone is no longer convincing. As leaders accept that some value is felt rather than quantified, workplaces that prioritise experience are stepping ...
  • This panel discussions brings together designers, hotel operators, developers and procurement experts to explore how artificial intelligence (AI), value engineering (VE), and sharper collaboration are ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    The panel will take place at our PlusFloor Clerkenwell showroom on Tuesday 19th May. The focus of the discussion is neurodiversity in the workplace, framed around the question: “Why does designing for ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Turn your energy into a delicious, healthy smoothie with our interactive smoothie bikes! Simply add your favourite fruits, hop on the bike, and pedal for one minute - the blender does the rest. Enjoy ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Step into our showroom for a drop-in wellbeing experience with the Grix Sisters – no booking needed. Slow down with mindfulness prompts, calming scents and essential oils designed to help you pause an ...
  • Join us for an exclusive workshop by the renowned Holger Pooten. Spaces are limited.  RSPV to francesca.vianello@sanipexgroup.co.uk
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join Design Manager Kerry Deffley for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the thinking behind our products - past and present. Discover how each design connects to our Design For All vision. Gain i ...
  • Join us for a calming, hands-on origami workshop where creativity and wellbeing come together. Guided step-by-step, you’ll craft your own miniature paper planter using traditional folding techniques, ...
  • The future of work cannot be sustainable unless it works for the whole human. Drawing on experience leading commercial workplace design for global brands, alongside a health coaching practice informed ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to learn how about the different sustainability credentials of two essential products that you may be considering in your projects' design.
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Hot Dog Lunch – On Us!

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Stop by our Hot Dog stand between 12:00–14:00 and enjoy a complimentary hot dog — vegan alternatives are available. Open daily throughout CDW 2026. Come hungry and bring a colleague!
  • Relax with delicate drinks and tasty bites. Connect, unwind, and experience the comfort of Kusch+Co spaces.
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join us for a nourishing lunch break in your day of design exploration and refuel with a delicious array of complimentary refreshments, sandwiches, salads and sweets.  Relax, network, or explore our l ...
  • Hear from Tom Lawson (Camira) and Cameran Harris (Kronospan) as we discuss Sustainability in Workplace Design, covering the 5 C's: Clean, Community, Culture, Care and Corporate Governance. Come and di ...
  • Delicious bites and a cold glass of wine – come and join us for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon!
  • Join us for a hands-on, build-your-own bowl workshop celebrating seasonal ingredients & the simple pleasure of eating well. Layer flavours, textures, & nutrients to create a lunch that feels vibrant & ...
  • Relax, reduce stress, and boost well-being at Clerkenwell Design Week. 20-min sessions at 12.30pm, 1.00 pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm and 3.30pm hosted by Puppy Yoga London. Tickets strictly limited to ONE perso ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Be among the first to experience the newly renovated TOTO showroom, open Tuesday 19th – Thursday 21st May, 9am–5pm. HowMatcha pop-up: 12:30pm–3:30pm daily Come down to explore the space, meet the team ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, covering different technologies and surfaces
  • Most spaces meet the standard. The best ones go further. Join us at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 as Katy Deacon one of the UK's leading voices on inclusive design challenges how we think about accessi ...
  • Hosted by Mick Jordan, Co‑founder of Clerkenwell Design Week and Editor of Works magazine, the discussion asks whether reuse is driven by environmental responsibility, commercial sense, or both and wh ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Custom Seating 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Watch a live 'sofa refurbishment' unfold in our dedicated Sustainability Zone - a real-time exploration of circular design, repair culture, an ...
  • On Tuesday 19 May, VitrA’s Head of Design Nisan Tuncak will be joined by designer Terri Pecora for a conversation titled ‘From Concept to Culture: The Meaning of the Plural Collection in Today's Desig ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Wagstaff Fit-Out Division 10.00 am - 4.00pm Contribute to an evolving ‘London Scene’ installation across the three-day festival. Designed for the professional mind to decompres ...
  • This talk considers how contemporary museums and civic spaces are redefining the cultural landscape through spatial experience, narrative, and public engagement. Focusing on the evolving relationship ...
  • Discover the story of Kaindl, rooted in Salzburg, Austria, where a strong heritage of craftsmanship meets modern manufacturing. This session explores how the brand has evolved over generations, from i ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how circularity is increasing the sustainability of the everyday building materials you use in your designs
  • Why does ageing matter in built environment designs? Here, we discuss how to design for the changing needs of an ageing population, explore the effects of ageing and the resulting changes in capabilit ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Step into the Amtico Retreat during Clerkenwell Design Week and enjoy a calm, creative drop-in session. Design and make your own coaster-sized LVT tile using a selection of colours and patterns. Guide ...
  • Join us at Clerkenwell Design Week for a forward-looking discussion on the future of workplace design. As artificial intelligence begins to shape how we work, our environments are becoming more respon ...
  • Our Project Clinic runs right after Katy's session, bring a drawing, a query or a half-formed idea and get practical, expert advice on placement, DDA compliance or sustainability specifications on the ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join us in our working design studio and dive into a world of graphics, signage, and acoustic products. Tap into your creative side and curate your own custom moodboard, choosing from hundreds of besp ...
  • Get creative and take part in our moodboard competition. Across the three days of CDW, you are invited to interpret one of our themes - Well-being, Thriving, or Connection through your own lens. Exper ...
  • Designing for neurodiversity is no longer a special request. Inclusion is becoming an operational expectation, with sensory design, ergonomics, and integrated accessibility setting a new baseline. Whe ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, demonstrating the striking colours that can be achieved through choice of cement type and pigments.
  • We talk about sustainable design every day. But what does transparency really mean? Samantha Allen, Associate Director at M Moser Associates, challenges architects to rethink their role in driving sus ...
  • Join colour consultant and founder of Luminary Colour, Anna Starmer, for an insightful talk exploring the theme of Colour Ecology. A forward-looking approach to colour that connects emotional intellig ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Designing for the Ears

    to 15:30
    Talk/Seminar
    Sound and communication expert Julian Treasure is the #1 TED speaker of all time. In this talk, he reveals the hidden power of sound, the shocking cost of noise, and the importance of acoustics in cre ...
  • Find Your Glow: Step into a mindful candle-making session at Clerkenwell Design Week. Blend your favourite scents and take home a personalised candle. Drop-in event – limited spaces!
  • Join Alexander Esfahani (Chapman Taylor Architects) as he discusses the role of AI in driving innovation and sustainability within the built environment.  
  • Explore practical ways to cut carbon in construction, including R&D, smarter material choices, increased use of recycled and secondary materials, supply‑chain efficiency, production optimisation, bett ...
  • Workplace Strategist Hannah Nardini from WKspace returns to the Sedus showroom, presenting her latest findings. How can workplaces become truly inclusive across generations? Hannah, one of the UK’s le ...
  • Join Silen and OnOffice Magazine for Silen Talks. Moderator Roddy Clarke leads a panel of experts exploring what circular design looks like in practice. As London faces shorter leases and soaring fit- ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to find out how specifying concrete in your design can help save lives in a fire.
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Start your evening off in style! Join us for an evening of games with drinks, refreshments and prizes.  Experience the thrill of Billi UK’s game night! Challenge your luck and compete for top prizes i ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Aperitivo with Bolon

    to 19:00
    Exhibition/Installation
    During CDW, in its newly updated showroom, Bolon will unveil the updated BKB collection and a new circular take-back initiative, Back2Bolon, alongside a special Tom Dixon courtyard installation featur ...
  • End your day with a DJ set, drinks, and lively conversations. See the design, hear the music, and feel the atmosphere.
  • Delicious bites and a cold glass of wine – come and join us for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon!
  • Join us for a Spa Fragrance workshop by Ecoscent. Spaces limited, RSVP to francesca.vianello@sanipexgroup.co.uk
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) is revolutionising the manufacture of cement, resulting in vastly reduced carbon in concrete.
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join Silen to celebrate the launch of Space Gen 2, the next generation of acoustic pods. Silen comes from Estonia, where forests cover more than half the land – places where silence creates privacy an ...
  • Join Harry Gillham-Lee from COAT Paints as he explores the science and art of colour in design. Discover how to craft palettes, mix tones, and apply colour strategically to transform spaces with confi ...
  • Sustainability is no longer enough. How do we turn hope into real regenerative action and design spaces that restore ecosystems and communities by 2030? Join TP Bennett, Perkins & Will, MCM and Ege Ca ...
  • New product launch evening with freshly prepared bruschette made by our Italian Chef followed by cocktails.  
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Connection: Networking Hours

    to 20:00
    Networking event
    Wind down and connect over drinks and canapés. Whether you are making new connections or catching up with familiar faces, it is the perfect setting to exchange ideas and experience the space in a diff ...
  • Join us to continue celebrating the launch of Space Gen 2. Estonia may be known for quiet forests and people who enjoy their personal space – but add great cocktails and the right music, and the story ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, covering different technologies and surfaces.
  • Join Deadgood & Layrd Design in the newly refurbished Deadgood showroom, for a thought-provoking talk with Sophie Schuller, neuroarchitecture researcher. The objects we surround ourselves with are rar ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Play with Fire

    to 21:00
    Exhibition/Installation
    Play with Fire is an immersive and scenographic artistic installation with strong visual and conceptual impact. Conceived by the studio Zanellato/Bortotto, featuring Moroso’s Mangiafuoco and Clay coll ...
  • Join us to celebrate the opening of the Industville Showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week. Step inside an immersive space where light, material and atmosphere come together. Discover our latest coll ...
  • To celebrate the launch of Reloaded: Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica, the new chapter in the collaboration between Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica, an exclusive event will take place at the Iris Cera ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Opening Night

    to 21:30
    Party
    Let's kick off Clerkenwell Design Week together! Join us for opening night at our showroom and meet like-minded people in design and architecture

Weds 20 May

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  • Wed
    20
    May
    Start your Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 with insight, not just coffee. Join Rebecca Robins and Patrick Dunne at Sagal Group for a 45-minute introduction to Five Generations at Work: How We Win Togethe ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Kickstart CDW with VitrA

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Kick off your morning by picking up a tote bag and lanyard while experiencing our breakfast waffle station (subject to availability).
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Breakfast with CPD

    to 09:30
    Networking event
    Join us for breakfast at our evoHub in Goswell Road, and learn how concrete is decarbonising and can be used as a beautiful design material.
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Sips of Colour

    to 10:00
    Talk/Seminar
    Join Panaz as we take you through our insightful interpretations of the latest colour and textural trends for contract interiors. Come early for coffee & pastries.
  • What would it look like to design for true belonging - for people and planet health? This is more than a panel talk. Instead of passive listening, this session is an invitation to an interactive conve ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Swedish Fika – Every Morning

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Start your day the Swedish way! Join us for a traditional Swedish Fika between 09:00-10:30 every morning during CDW 2026. Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. We ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    This session explores sensory ergonomics and how thoughtful, human‑centred design can remove barriers, support wellbeing and create corporate and education spaces where everyone can do their best work ...
  • When every aesthetic is “in”, standing out becomes less about style and more about intention. Join IHG, House of Black, FORA, Thirdway & Ege to explore how designers shape legacy in a saturated world.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Meet SYSTM designers Giovanni Bellini & Arthur Pigou for an informal Q&A about our modular furniture collection. SYSTM SYSTM is a completely integrated office furniture range with matching desking, ta ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Start Clerkenwell Design Week the right way with breakfast at Spacestor. Join us from 9am, just down the road from Farringdon Station, for coffee, breakfast bites and a zingy ginger shot to get you fi ...
  • Could you build a monitor arm blindfolded? Put your skills to the test and take part in one of Clerkenwell Design Week’s most talked-about challenges. Fastest time wins an Apple watch with other goodi ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Fuel your day with complimentary coffee, croissants and fresh fruit in our immersive design space.  Relax with refreshments, network, or explore our library of over 450 decorative surface solutions an ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Welltek Waffles & Product launch

    to 10:30
    Product launch
    Enjoy a product launch and a freshly made waffle at the same time! For the third year in a row, Welltek's now famous Belgian Waffles return. Enjoy a mouth-watering Belgian Waffle whilst perusing the n ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Take a moment for yourself at our London showroom. As part of our immersive wellbeing experience, we’re inviting you to drop in for a complimentary head, hand, or neck massage — a simple way to reset ...
  • Sustainability in the built environment has moved beyond ambition and into expectation. However, turning that ambition into something tangible, deliverable and commercially viable remains a consistent ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to learn how about the different sustainability credentials of two essential products that you may be considering in your projects' design.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Join us in our showroom for a selection of sweet and savoury fresh pastries and amazing coffee and find the inspiration you need to create luxurious bathrooms with BAGNODESIGN. Our knowledgeable and t ...
  • Join us for a morning of coffee, pastries, and conversation. Discover our latest products, connect with the Karndean team, and learn about our approach to wellbeing and inclusion. P.S. Treat yourself ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Custom Seating 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Watch a live 'sofa refurbishment' unfold in our dedicated Sustainability Zone - a real-time exploration of circular design, repair culture, an ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Healthy Drinks on Tap!

    to 13:00
    Networking event
    Join us for some delicious healthy juices, freshly made using our filtered sparkling water, straight from the HydroTap.  Enjoy a variety of yummy flavours and learn more about the versatility of our d ...
  • We’re all asking for sustainability data, but what are we doing with it?  Join us for an in-depth discussion on the state of circularity and digitisation in our industry so you can stay ahead. We’ll d ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Sunrise & Sips: Morning Breakfast

    to 12:00
    Networking event
    Start your day with gourmet pastries and aromatic coffee. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and inspiring design that you can see and feel.
  • Join us for a short, engaging tour inspired by renowned expert Stephen Kellert, exploring how biophilia can be woven into the workplace. We’ll showcase innovative planting concepts and products – with ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Wagstaff Fit-Out Division 10.00 am - 4.00pm Contribute to an evolving ‘London Scene’ installation across the three-day festival. Designed for the professional mind to decompres ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Join us at Mapei World London City to enjoy freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and dive into our nutritional snack bar to start your day the Mapei way!
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Discover how Pearson Lloyd redefined workplace design through purposeful material choices and systems thinking. Featuring Aarea, winner of the Architectural Record 2025 Record Products Award and the M ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Coffee Morning

    to 11:30
    Networking event
    Start your day at our showroom with relaxed coffee and networking mornings designed to ease you into the buzz of CDW. Just a short walk from Farringdon, we’re the perfect first stop - pop in for a gre ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Sunrise & Sips: Morning Breakfast

    to 12:00
    Networking event
    Start your day with gourmet pastries and aromatic coffee. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and inspiring design that you can see and feel.
  • Relax, reduce stress, and boost well-being at Clerkenwell Design Week. 20-min sessions at 10.00am, 10.40am and 11:30 am hosted by Puppy Yoga London. Tickets strictly limited to ONE person throughout C ...
  • Three days. One unmissable conversation.  BuzziSpace invites you to join Richard Ellerbeck, Global Acoustic Consultant, live at Clerkenwell Design Week for Hear. Solve. Do.: a daily 30-minute talk on  ...
  • What is neurodiversity, and why does it matter? Why should we involve neurodivergent experts in shaping strategies and solutions in design? Here, creative entrepreneur and design festiavl producer Pie ...
  • There is no such thing as the average user or typical place. If we design for humans in the places they live, we design for difference. Savannah Willits, Associate at PLP Architecture and Team Lead of ...
  • Feldenkrais Movement with Lars Fischer (London Feldenkrais Collective) Join us every morning for a relaxing, balanced, and connective experience. This gentle, guided Move Better - Design Better class ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, demonstrating the striking colours that can be achieved through choice of cement type and pigments.
  • Vanessa Champion will explore how biophilic design is more than greenery, it is a guiding framework for material specification in human-centred interiors. This talk will introduce its origins, sensory ...
  • Inclusion has matured. No longer measured by intention alone, accessibility is now judged on how it operates day‑to‑day. When design is layered on rather than embedded, the result is cost, complexity, ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Step into the Amtico Retreat during Clerkenwell Design Week and enjoy a calm, creative drop-in session. Design and make your own coaster-sized LVT tile using a selection of colours and patterns. Guide ...
  • The art of Delf on Tile Painting workshop.  Spaces are limited, reserve your place now email francesca.vianello@sanipexgroup.co.uk
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) is revolutionising the manufacture of cement, resulting in vastly reduced carbon in concrete.
  • A talk about the new design of Actiu's showroom in London, which incorporates the results of the neuroarchitecture studies that the company has carried out on its products in workspaces.
  • Modern workplaces must now balance wellbeing, sustainability, and performance. At Clerkenwell Design Week, join chair Andrew Parkin (Cundall) and experts like Georgina Pater-Bell (JLL) to explore how ...
  • Join us for a hands-on, build-your-own bowl workshop celebrating seasonal ingredients & the simple pleasure of eating well. Layer flavours, textures, & nutrients to create a lunch that feels vibrant & ...
  • Relax with delicate drinks and tasty bites. Connect, unwind, and experience the comfort of Kusch+Co spaces.
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Lunch, Lit Properly

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Drop in to our showroom for fresh, chef-made pizza, good conversation, and a laid-back lunchtime break. It's a great opportunity to take a break, have a chat and see some new products, whilst enjoying ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Come and join us for lunch with a selection of sliders, brownies and other yummy treats whilst discovering all about the huge range of new products we have introduced to the New Design Group range thi ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Private Tour: Behind Design

    to 13:00
    Exhibition/Installation
    Join Design Manager Kerry Deffley for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the thinking behind our products - past and present. Discover how each design connects to our Design For All vision. Gain i ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Hot Dog Lunch – On Us!

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Stop by our Hot Dog stand between 12:00–14:00 and enjoy a complimentary hot dog — vegan alternatives are available. Open daily throughout CDW 2026. Come hungry and bring a colleague!
  • Relax with delicate drinks and tasty bites. Connect, unwind, and experience the comfort of Nowy Styl spaces.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Join us for a nourishing lunch break in your day of design exploration and refuel with a delicious array of complimentary refreshments, sandwiches, salads and sweets.  Relax, network, or explore our l ...
  • Relax, reduce stress, and boost well-being at Clerkenwell Design Week. 20-min sessions at 12.30pm, 1.00 pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm and 3:30 pm hosted by Puppy Yoga London.  Tickets strictly limited to ONE per ...
  • What if the most powerful design decisions are the ones nobody sees? Join Michael Pawlyn architect, author and one of the most influential voices in regenerative design as he explores how the built en ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Custom Seating 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Watch a live 'sofa refurbishment' unfold in our dedicated Sustainability Zone - a real-time exploration of circular design, repair culture, an ...
  • On Wednesday 20 May, VitrA will host Anne-Rachel Schiffman, Discipline Director and Senior Interior Architect at Snøhetta, alongside Nisan Tuncak. ‘Ceramics Forged in Light — VitrA x Snøhetta; A Conve ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Wagstaff Fit-Out Division 10.00 am - 4.00pm Contribute to an evolving ‘London Scene’ installation across the three-day festival. Designed for the professional mind to decompres ...
  • Discover the story of Kaindl, rooted in Salzburg, Austria, where a strong heritage of craftsmanship meets modern manufacturing. This session explores how the brand has evolved over generations, from i ...
  • What does it mean to specify bravely in later living and care home interiors? How do we create supportive and engaging spaces for people as they age?  In this session, we invite experienced healthcare ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to find out how specifying concrete in your design can help save lives in a fire.
  • Working on a project where sustainability needs to do more than look good on paper? Bring it to our Project Clinic. Running alongside Michael's session, this is your chance to get practical, expert ad ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Meet Yuki

    to 16:00
    Product launch
    A new design to discover. A glass to discover it with. Join us at the B&T London showroom for drinks, bites, and the launch of Yuki.
  • Stakeholders are interrogating material chemistry, IAQ, PFAS, durability, and maintenance burden - looking beyond headline credentials to lifecycle, end‑of‑life, and real post‑occupancy performance. W ...
  • AI is rapidly transforming architecture. Explore how artificial intelligence can support design without replacing human expertise. How can AI enhance creativity? And where should ethical boundaries be ...
  • Discover the material language of glass at this special talk with Studio Sahil, an award-winning London-based design studio founded by Rezzan Hasoglu.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Join us in our working design studio and dive into a world of graphics, signage, and acoustic products. Tap into your creative side and curate your own custom moodboard, choosing from hundreds of besp ...
  • Get creative and take part in our moodboard competition. Across the three days of CDW, you are invited to interpret one of our themes - Well-being, Thriving, or Connection through your own lens. Exper ...
  • Dr Craig Knight, Chartered Psychologist, explores the human side of work through an interactive session blending psychology and live audience input. Framed around Sex (gender) and Work and Rock & Roll ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how you can specify and use waterproof and underground concrete in your projects, be it reducing water ingress or building a swimming pool.
  • Step beneath the streets of London and discover a hidden, abandoned bank vault transformed for Clerkenwell Design Week. Follow the clues, find the hidden puzzle pieces and crack our design-led challen ...
  • Something new is coming. A change in direction. A more creative, character‑led approach to workplace design - where spaces are shaped, not specified! Curious? Register to join us for the launch!
  • Join Dr Shelley James, internationally recognised expert on light and wellbeing, TEDx speaker, and educator for a fast-paced, interactive session exploring how interior design shapes the way we think, ...
  • What does it mean to specify bravely in later living and care home interiors? How do we create supportive and engaging spaces for people as they age?  In this session, we invite experienced healthcare ...
  • Workplace Strategist Hannah Nardini from WKspace returns to the Sedus showroom, presenting her latest findings. How can workplaces become truly inclusive across generations? Hannah, one of the UK’s le ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how circularity is increasing the sustainability of the everyday building materials you use in your designs.
  • End your day with a DJ set, drinks, and lively conversations. See the design, hear the music, and feel the atmosphere.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Unwind and reset after a busy day with a guided yoga session designed to restore both body and mind. This gentle, accessible practice combines movement, breath work, and mindful focus to help you rele ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Start your evening off in style! Join us for an evening of games with drinks, refreshments and prizes. Experience the thrill of Billi UK’s game night! Challenge your luck and compete for top prizes in ...
  • End your day with a DJ set, drinks, and lively conversations. See the design, hear the music, and feel the atmosphere.
  • A panel discussion exploring how AI is moving from experimentation to everyday practice, and what that shift means for the workplace.
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Aperitivo with Bolon

    to 19:00
    Product launch
    During CDW, in its newly updated showroom, Bolon will unveil the updated BKB collection and a new circular take-back initiative, Back2Bolon, alongside a special Tom Dixon courtyard installation featur ...
  • Unveil the elegance of Mapei Color - a new era of refined design harmony. Experience Cerfix Proangle profiles by Profilpas blending seamlessly with Ultracolor Plus, Kerapoxy Easy Design and Mapesil AC ...
  • For the neurodivergent mind, the modern office can overwhelm the senses. Chaired by William Knight (Material Matters), this expert panel explores how sight, sound and touch shape neurological comfort ...
  • Step right up for a midweek Party like no other! Join us at The Forum for a vibrant Circus Themed Party featuring the electrifying beats of DJ Stranja! From 5pm, enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) is revolutionising the manufacture of cement, resulting in vastly reduced carbon in concrete.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    We’re a progressive Australian furniture brand crafting versatile, sustainable pieces from reclaimed materials. Join our launch at the new Clerkenwell showroom for drinks, discussion, and a LIVE demo ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Celebrate innovation and creativity in style as Spacestor featuring music, food & drink, and vibrant conversations.
  • Join us at the Amtico Retreat for an evening event during Clerkenwell Design Week. Experience our design approach in a carefully curated setting, with music and a bespoke cocktail and mocktail menu in ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Evening drinks

    to 19:00
    Party
    Join Viaduct for drinks and snacks —an evening of great design and conversation.
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Nibbles and Fizz

    to 20:00
    Party
    Join the Panaz team of Fabric and Interior Design Experts for advice and networking, whilst enjoying a chilled glass of fizz!
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Join us as Wednesday draws to close for Sundowners in our iconic design space.  Enjoy complimentary refreshments, network with peers and explore the integrated interior design solutions of EGGER, CLEA ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Echo and Illuminate

    to 19:30
    Workshop
    Step inside our showroom after hours for a hands-on session where sound meets shine. Build your own M-Line lamp using new metallic finishes in gold, silver & bronze, paired with AllSfär acoustic felt ...
  • Join Havwoods and Italian furniture brand True at the Havwoods flagship showroom on Great Sutton Street in the heart of Clerkenwell, for our exclusive Milano to London cocktail evening on Wednesday 20 ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, covering different technologies and surfaces.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    An informal evening at the Marazzi London showroom with DJ set and drinks. 
  • With freshly prepared brushcette prepared by our Italian Chef. 
  • An immersive evening celebrating the launch of the ICG Fragrance, developed in collaboration with Italian perfumery Campomarzio70. Hosted at the Iris Ceramica Group showroom, the event invites guests ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Gin & Jazz Evening

    to 21:00
    Networking event
    Join us for an evening of live jazz, a curated selection of gin cocktails, and beautifully crafted sushi. This exclusive event is limited to the interior design and architectural community, with space ...

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  • Thu
    21
    May
    Start your day at B&T’s London showroom! Savour fresh pastries, grab a B&T Tote Bag, and begin your morning with creativity and inspiration.
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Fuel your day with complimentary coffee, croissants and fresh fruit in our immersive design space.  Relax with refreshments, network, or explore our library of over 450 decorative surface solutions an ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Swedish Fika - Every Morning

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Start your day the Swedish way! Join us for a traditional Swedish Fika between 09:00-10:30 every morning during CDW 2026. Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. We ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    This session explores sensory ergonomics and how thoughtful, human‑centred design can remove barriers, support wellbeing and create corporate and education spaces where everyone can do their best work ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Kickstart CDW with VitrA

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Kick off your morning by picking up a tote bag and lanyard while experiencing our breakfast waffle station (subject to availability).
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Sips of Colour

    to 10:00
    Talk/Seminar
    Join Panaz as we take you through our insightful interpretations of the latest colour trend and textural trends for contract interiors. Come early for coffee & pastries.
  • Your last chance to enter!  Put your monitor arm skills to the test and take part in one of Clerkenwell Design Week’s most talked-about challenges. Fastest time wins an Apple watch with other goodies ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Design For All: Closing Recap

    to 10:00
    Exhibition/Installation
    Start your final day at CDW with coffee, pastries, and fresh inspiration. Join us for a relaxed morning of conversation and reflection - catch up on key highlights or simply drop in to say hello befor ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us for breakfast at our evoHub in Goswell Road, and learn how concrete is decarbonising and can be used as a beautiful design material.
  • Start Clerkenwell Design Week the right way with breakfast at Spacestor. Join us from 9am, just down the road from Farringdon Station, for coffee, breakfast pastries and a zingy ginger shot to get you ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how circularity is increasing the sustainability of the everyday building materials you use in your designs.
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Ease into your morning with Clarebrook at our relaxed Breakfast Club in Clerkenwell. Join us for fresh coffee, chilled orange juice and a selection of warm pastries in a laid-back, welcoming setting. ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us for an insightful seminar led by industry expert John Hynd of Eurofins exploring the impact of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the furniture industry - and how thoughtful material selecti ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us in our showroom for a selection of sweet and savoury fresh pastries and amazing coffee and find the inspiration you need to create luxurious bathrooms with BAGNODESIGN. Our knowledgeable and t ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Boost your energy and set the tone for the day with a guided yoga session designed to awaken both body and mind. This accessible practice combines movement, breath work, and mindful focus to help you ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Custom Seating 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Watch a live 'sofa refurbishment' unfold in our dedicated Sustainability Zone - a real-time exploration of circular design, repair culture, an ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee, pastries, and conversation. Stop by, chat with the Karndean team, and find out how they foster wellbeing in everything they do.
  • Relax, reduce stress, and boost well-being at Clerkenwell Design Week. 30-min sessions at 10.00am, 10.40am and 11:30 am hosted by Puppy Yoga London.  Tickets strictly limited to ONE person throughout ...
  • Join us for a short, engaging tour inspired by renowned expert Stephen Kellert, exploring how biophilia can be woven into the workplace. We’ll showcase innovative planting concepts and products – with ...
  • Start your day with gourmet pastries and aromatic coffee. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and inspiring design that you can see and feel.
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us at Mapei World London City to enjoy freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and dive into our nutritional snack bar to start your day the Mapei way!
  • Daily drop-in session - Wagstaff Fit-Out Division 10.00 am - 4.00pm Contribute to an evolving ‘London Scene’ installation across the three-day festival. Designed for the professional mind to decompres ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Sunrise & Sips: Morning Breakfast

    to 12:00
    Networking event
    Start your day with gourmet pastries and aromatic coffee. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and inspiring design that you can see and feel.
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Coffee Morning

    to 11:30
    Networking event
    Start your day at our showroom with relaxed coffee and networking mornings designed to ease you into the buzz of CDW. Just a short walk from Farringdon, we’re the perfect first stop - pop in for a gre ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Healthy Drinks on Tap!

    to 13:00
    Networking event
    Join us for some delicious healthy juices, freshly made using our filtered sparkling water, straight from the HydroTap.  Enjoy a variety of yummy flavours and learn more about the versatility of our d ...
  • In today’s cities, cultures collide, generations overlap and diverse beliefs, habits and expectations share the same spaces. But do our spaces truly support that diversity? Subharthi Guha, Associate a ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to find out how specifying concrete in your design can help save lives in a fire.
  • Three days. One unmissable conversation.  BuzziSpace invites you to join Richard Ellerbeck, Global Acoustic Consultant, live at Clerkenwell Design Week for Hear. Solve. Do.: a daily 30-minute talk on  ...
  • Feldenkrais Movement with Lars Fischer (London Feldenkrais Collective) Join us every morning for a relaxing, balanced, and connective experience. This gentle, guided Awareness Through Movement class i ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us in the showroom for a relaxed workshop with Oasis Plants. Enjoy a glass of prosecco while you pot your own plant and pick up tips from the experts. No booking needed — just drop in, get creati ...
  • Join us for "The Art of Light, from sketch to craft" - material, techniques, shapes in lighting design, followed by freshly cooked pasta lunch.  Enter a prize draw! Spaces are limited RSVP to francesc ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Private Tour: Behind Design

    to 12:00
    Exhibition/Installation
    Join Design Manager Kerry Deffley for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the thinking behind our products - past and present. Discover how each design connects to our Design For All vision. Gain i ...
  • Immovable space is falling out of favour. As portfolios rebalance and budgets shift to protect quality, flexibility is being treated as a governance issue - not a design preference. Continuous reconfi ...
  • In this session, Mark Bircham shares the creative journey behind Kronospan’s décors, exploring how inspiration is drawn from a wide spectrum of sources. The talk offers insight into the process of tur ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how you can specify and use waterproof and underground concrete in your projects, be it reducing water ingress or building a swimming pool.
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us for a nourishing lunch break in your day of design exploration and refuel with a delicious array of complimentary refreshments, sandwiches, salads and sweets.  Relax, network, or explore our l ...
  • Delicious bites and a cold glass of wine – come and join us for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon!
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Hot Dog Lunch – On Us!

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Stop by our Hot Dog stand between 12:00–14:00 and enjoy a complimentary hot dog — vegan alternatives are available. Open daily throughout CDW 2026. Come hungry and bring a colleague!
  • Relax with delicate drinks and tasty bites. Connect, unwind, and experience the comfort of Nowy Styl spaces.
  • Join us for a hands-on, build-your-own bowl workshop celebrating seasonal ingredients & the simple pleasure of eating well. Layer flavours, textures, & nutrients to create a lunch that feels vibrant & ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to learn how about the different sustainability credentials of two essential products that you may be considering in your projects' design.
  • Relax, reduce stress, and boost well-being at Clerkenwell Design Week. 30-min sessions at 12.30pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm  and 3.30pm hosted by Puppy Yoga London. Tickets strictly limited to ONE perso ...
  • This RIBA-accredited CPD covers hygiene challenges in spaces like care homes, offices & hotels, and how smart products/technologies can reduce risk.
  • Step into the creative world of internationally acclaimed studio Snøhetta and discover their design philosophy before exploring the story behind the new Matter collaboration with Ege Carpets.
  • A leading expert in accessibility and neurodiversity in the built environment, Jean brings decades of experience, from shaping BSI standards to authoring PAS 6463: “Design for the Mind – Neurodiversit ...
  • Transform carpet production waste and offcuts into unique design accessories. Guided by our team, you will experiment with textures, colours and materials to craft small objects that give discarded ca ...
  • Join the Layrd Design team for a Speed Portraiture Workshop at Synergy Creativ Showroom, as we celebrate Clerkenwell Design Week! Layrd Design will be hosting a speed portraiture workshop during Clerk ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Custom Seating 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Watch a live 'sofa refurbishment' unfold in our dedicated Sustainability Zone - a real-time exploration of circular design, repair culture, an ...
  • Daily drop-in session - Wagstaff Fit-Out Division 10.00 am - 4.00pm Contribute to an evolving ‘London Scene’ installation across the three-day festival. Designed for the professional mind to decompres ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, covering different technologies and surfaces
  • Acoustics needn’t be complex to deliver comfort and clarity. Here, akustikplus demystify the science of room acoustics and offer practical guidance on how to specify fearlessly - blending acoustic sci ...
  • In this talk Maja explores the rise of Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring, explaining its multi-layer construction and key benefits. The session also covers key specification considerations, suppo ...
  • Get creative and take part in our moodboard competition. Across the three days of CDW, you are invited to interpret one of our themes - Well-being, Thriving, or Connection through your own lens. Exper ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) is revolutionising the manufacture of cement, resulting in vastly reduced carbon in concrete
  • It’s time for the live final of the Build Blind Challenge! Join us to see the fastest monitor arm builders in the business fight it out for victory (and an Apple watch).  Join us for 'post battle' dri ...
  • Join us for an inspiring, hands-on evening with Phineas Harper exploring the fascinating world of kinetic art where movement, balance, and design come together in motion. In this interactive workshop, ...
  • Step beneath the streets of London and discover a hidden, abandoned bank vault transformed for Clerkenwell Design Week. Follow the clues, find the hidden puzzle pieces and crack our design-led challen ...
  • Why does ageing matter in built environment designs? Here, we discuss how to design for the changing needs of an ageing population, explore the effects of ageing and the resulting changes in capabilit ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, demonstrating the striking colours that can be achieved through choice of cement type and pigments
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Aperitivo with Bolon

    to 19:00
    Product launch
    During CDW, in its newly updated showroom, Bolon will unveil the updated BKB collection and a new circular take-back initiative, Back2Bolon, alongside a special Tom Dixon courtyard installation featur ...
  • This panel explores how designing for neurodiversity reshapes workplaces for everyone. Moving beyond the ‘average’ user, it examines how high‑energy zones and low‑stimulus refuges can coexist to boost ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to understand how Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) is revolutionising the manufacture of cement, resulting in vastly reduced carbon in concrete
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Connection: Networking Hours

    to 20:00
    Networking event
    Wind down and connect over drinks and canapés. Whether you are making new connections or catching up with familiar faces, it is the perfect setting to exchange ideas and experience the space in a diff ...
  • Drop by the Hawk Furniture Showroom for the CDW Closing Party. Expect cocktails, music and a selection of nibbles in a relaxed, easy-going setting. A simple way to round off a busy week and ease into ...
  • Sound and communication expert Julian Treasure is the #1 TED speaker of all time. In this talk, he reveals how to channel the hidden power of sound, remove the shocking cost of noise, and how to use a ...
  • Join our 20 minute seminar to see how concrete can be beautiful and innovative, covering different technologies and surfaces
  • Conclude Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 with an unmissable evening at our Clerkenwell Showroom. Unwind with exquisite cocktails, mingle with fellow creatives and industry professionals, and enjoy lively ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    A social event to celebrate design in Actiu's new space. There will be live music, Spanish food, a photo booth and an artist who will create live illustrations of the attendees. Live music by Eliza Ja ...
  • An immersive evening exploring the new Reloaded collection by Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica Group, combined with a sensory workshop dedicated to the ICG Fragrance, developed with Italian perfumery ...
  • Join us for a live jazz/swing evening with "The Prospective Collective" and enjoy freshly cooked pizza by our Italian Chef.

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