Programme

Made Specific are excited to bring their hands-on DIY lamp workshop to HIX. Guests are invited to weave their own unique lampshade using colourful yarns, wrapping them around a stainless steel frame, engaging with the materials and process to create something tactile and personal in a relaxed welcoming environment.

A fast-paced Pillow Talk × Design Insider conversation with Hypnos’ David Baldry and Alys Bryan, from sleep and sustainability to global supply and guest experience, exploring how Hypnos continues to answer hospitality’s toughest briefs.
 
•  David Baldry, Managing Director, Hypnos in conversation with Alys Bryan, Editorial Director, Design Insider

Lighting has the power to transform a space from functional to memorable. In this session, leading designers and hospitality experts discuss the importance of lighting design and how techniques from luxury residential projects can be applied to hotel interiors - shaping ambience, supporting multi-use environments, and creating a sense of emotional connection through light.

As the worlds of past and future collide, a new cultural movement is reshaping how we define “real.”

In the first part of the Collide to Create series by STUDIO SKOV, the Newtro Effect explores this creative tension, where nostalgia meets innovation, and how the clash of eras can become a catalyst for connection and meaning. In a time when technology is accelerating us towards artificial realities, people are reaching back toward the human, the heritage and the authentic. Hospitality stands at this point of collision: a bridge between legacy and progress, preserving heritage while reimagining it for the modern age.

Join our speakers as they uncover how brands and spaces can preserve and evolve — carrying forward the stories, craft, and cultural DNA of the past while shaping emotionally resonant experiences for future generations. From reimagined legacy to new expressions of cultural continuity, this session delves into how time itself can shape culture and how, through hospitality, the worlds of yesterday and tomorrow can collide to create something meaningful and timeless.

Go behind the scenes with international luxury hotel specialists G.A Group as they celebrate a landmark 40th anniversary. Exploring the challenges and transformations that come with running a creative studio in today’s market, this session goes beyond interiors to tackle the realities of leadership, resilience and building a sustainable creative practice.

What does true disruption in hotel design really look like? At 2pm on the exhibition floor, on Stand 18 (Balsan UK / Autex Acoustics), a dynamic discussion, moderated by the Hotel Travel Editor, Hamish Kilburn, will bring together creative leaders from Accor, IHG, House of Gods, and Anamo Design Studio. The panel will explore how innovation, culture and guest psychology are reshaping the future of hospitality. From rethinking branded experiences to balancing authenticity and luxury, our panellists will uncover what it takes to challenge convention – and design hotels that connect emotionally, culturally and commercially with the next generation of travellers.

Speakers: 

• Arun Rana, Design Director – Premium, Midscale and Economy, Accor Hotels
• Anya Gordon Clark, Manager, Interior Design, Europe, IHG Hotels
• Ana Moisin, Creative Director and Founder, Anamo Studio
• Mike Baxter, Founder & Le Couer Founder, House of Gods

As the founder of 25hours Hotels, Christoph Hoffmann rewrote the hospitality rulebook and ushered in an era of vibrant, unique and spirited design experiences. Hear from a true hotel visionary in this in-depth keynote interview touching on collaborative leadership strategies, the importance of stories, and what it takes to challenge the status quo. 

Join the conversation with Brintons, where leading designers share global perspectives on how culture, creativity, and collaboration influence world class hospitality design.

Speakers:
•  Agnus Lau, Senior Designer, Conran and Partners
•  Sam Hall, Director, Interior Design, IHG Europe
•  Jodie Hatton, Design Manager Europe, Brintons

Explore how design can nurture wellness through multisensory experience — fostering calm, connection, and balance in luxury hospitality. From scent and sound to texture and light, today’s most forward-thinking hotels are designed to engage all the senses. Using The Whiteley as a case study, this panel brings together AvroKO, Heathfield & Co, and Six Senses to discuss how thoughtful collaboration and crafted detail create hotel interiors that feel restorative and human-centred. Talking points include:
•  The rise of sensory design in contemporary hospitality
•  Lighting as a tool for emotional storytelling and creating calm
•  How craftsmanship and materiality influence mood and wellbeing

Moderator: Hamish Kilburn, Director, Kilburn Communications

Speakers:
•  Heathfield & Co
•  AvroKO
•  Six Senses

In the second part of the Collide to Create series by STUDIO SKOV, this panel explores how cross-cultural collaboration shapes art in hospitality. The discussion highlights how artists and designers can honour local traditions while drawing on their own cultural perspectives to create immersive experiences that engage and inspire.

Bringing cross-cultural narratives to life in hospitality

Panelists will share their approaches to bringing cultural narratives to life, blending local heritage and global sensibilities to tell stories that resonate across time and cultures. Attendees will discover the value of connecting diverse artistic perspectives and how these collaborations can generate authentic and innovative experiences in hospitality spaces.

Key Takeaways:

• How cross-cultural creation preserves and celebrates unique cultural traditions

• The role of innovative mediums and immersive design in storytelling

• Insights into collaboration between local culture and international artistry to create lasting impact

Leading voices from the world of music, design, and development lead this socio-spatial discussion on sub culture, celebration and shared experience. How did scenes like Ibiza, Detroit, Berlin 'happen' and what role did hospitality play? Does sub culture still exist or are we now experiencing a global VIP scene? How can brands best understand their tribes and how do we design for a moving dance floor, from the basement to the rooftop?

Moderator: Joel Butler, Co-founder, HIX

Speakers: 
•  The Sundukovy Sisters
•  Rob Wood, Creative Director & Founder, Music Concierge
•  Harry Harris, Managing Director, SUSD London

Hansgrohe will be hosting an Escape the Ordinary drinks reception to round off a busy first day at HIX - including a standout surprise from the stunning installation centrepiece! Head to stand 5 (located at the entrance to the show) from 16:00 on Wednesday 26 November for drinks, networking, and even a spot of magic. The team looks forward to seeing you there.

Join Hotel Designs and Majestic London for a discussion on creating immersive and emotive spaces within hospitality with: 

• Sarah Roche, Majestic Showers
• Holly Hallam, DLSM Studio
• Paul Gallacher, EPR Architects
• Elena Verdera Pastor, Studio Moren

LedsC4 will host a cocktail event on 26 November at 5:00 pm at the stand, inviting clients, partners and friends of the brand to meet, unwind and celebrate together the close of the first day of the fair. This moment will serve as a relaxed space to reconnect in person, share perspectives on the evolution of hospitality lighting and enjoy an informal end-of-day experience within the atmosphere of HIX London.

Join Grant Westfield for a night of networking and product previews in a vibrant atmosphere at our Cocktails and Canapes reception on Stand 2.

Enjoy a range of bespoke cocktails, which will be available from 17:00, accompanied by a selection of delicious and freshly made canapes from 17:30.

After a busy day of meeting and greeting, this will be a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other industry experts.

Join Grosvenor Contracts for hospitality in collaboration with Gusbourne Wines

Join the Luma Party feat. DJ Mario BADBOX legendary DJ as seen at Blue Marlin Ibiza and some surprises

In partnership with STARPOOL, the renowned Italian wellness company, we are delighted to host our signature cocktail event “Gin & Bollicine" — an elegant gathering dedicated to design, creativity, and connection.

Surrounded by refined surfaces, sculptural lighting, and timeless design, our stand will become a meeting point for architects, interior designers, and hospitality professionals to explore the latest collections and exchange ideas in a warm, inspiring atmosphere.

Join four leading Italian brands — ZONCA LIGHTING, FIRMAMENTO MILANO, ATLAS CONCORDE and MONTELONE SPEKKIO and toast to Italian design, innovation, and the sparkling spirit of HIX London.