TODAY’S CPD CERTIFIED TALKS
INDEX Design Talks – Hall 7
The Furnishings and Textile Summit – Arena
Jonathan Ashmore
FOUNDING PRINCIPAL
ANARCHITECT
33,000+
Visitors across 3 co-located shows
500+
Exhibiting global brands
40+
Exhibiting countries
100+
Speakers
Bringing the interior design industry together for over 30 years
30 years strong, we have become the meeting place for the global interior design industry.
Located in Dubai, we are ideally situated in one of the most accessible locations in the world, providing a central hub for buyers from across the Middle East and Northern Africa to connect with global brands at scale.
Nowhere else can buyers have as much selection of premium products and innovative solutions from a range of global suppliers and manufacturers.
The sheer breadth and scale of INDEX provides one space to network, do business and learn the latest trends.
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel: From Stay to Experience: Creating Unforgettable Hospitality Spaces
01:35 PM - 02:20 PM
RIBA Panel: Her Vision:
Women Architects
Leading the Future
02:50 PM - 03:30 PM
Panel: Rebuilding, Reinventing, Returning – Breaking Back Into the Design & Architecture Industry
03:35 PM - 04:20 PM
Panel: Innovations in Retail Design: Crafting the Future of In-Store Experiences
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Discover the world’s top brands only at INDEX
Bringing together leading brands from countries including:
Unmatched variety. leading suppliers. game-changing solutions
INDEX maximizes your chances of finding exactly what you need. Covering every aspect of interior design from furniture and lighting to fit-out solutions and flooring, INDEX is your ultimate platform to source tangible products, secure valuable deals, and drive your business forward.
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100+ speakers. 50+ curated sessions. 1 opportunity to meet the experts
Go in-depth with INDEX. Engage in dynamic dialogue where design visionaries and industry pioneers explore the projects, the ideas, and the inspiration shaping the future of design. From architecture to interior design, product innovation to urban planning, INDEX Design discussions celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of diverse disciplines.
Discover the full spectrum of design and hospitality
Our co-located events showcase the latest trends, technologies, and solutions, covering every element of design and hospitality. Source from thousands of products across our dynamic collection of shows offering unmatched opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the future of interiors—all in one place.
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