IDSK Presents · In Partnership with Homes & Gardens Expo

Interior Design Summit 2026

"Building the Interior Design Economy"

📅 26–29 August 2026 📍 Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi Conference · Workshops · Homes & Gardens Expo

Executive Summary

Kenya's Premier Interior Design Event

Organised by the Interior Design Society of Kenya (IDSK) in partnership with Sarit Expo Centre and the Homes and Gardens Expo, with Spatial Design Resource Centre as Event Partner, the Interior Design Summit 2026 is a four-day landmark event at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi.

Under the theme "Building the Interior Design Economy," the Summit positions interior design as a critical, strategic driver of property value, wellness, workplace productivity, and brand experiences — with sustainability, circular sourcing, and zero-waste design running as a core thread throughout. All delegates get full week access to the concurrent Homes and Gardens Expo.

26 Aug — Conference: Building the Interior Design Economy

27 Aug — Workshop I: Compliance & Finance

28 Aug — Workshop II: Technology & Innovation

29 Aug — Workshop III: Materials & Circular Economy

Full week — Homes & Gardens Expo access

Background & Rationale

Interior Design as an Economic Force

The Interior Design Summit 2026 is Kenya's premier platform for advancing the interior design profession into a recognised driver of economic growth and national development. It brings together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, manufacturers, developers, educators, and design professionals to shape the future of the built environment.

Interior design is no longer defined solely by aesthetics — it is an economic force that influences investment, real estate value, manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, health, and quality of life. It is also a frontline industry for sustainability: every material specified, every product sourced, and every space built carries an environmental footprint. The 2026 Summit explores how the profession can transition into a structured, sustainable economic sector through four strategic pillars:

Policy & Regulation

Advancing professional recognition through policy dialogue, regulatory frameworks, and institutional collaboration.

Professional Capacity

Strengthening technical excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and sustainable business practices.

Market Integration

Connecting designers with manufacturers, suppliers, financiers, developers, and clients to unlock new commercial opportunities.

Sustainability & Circular Economy

Embedding zero-waste design, material reuse, and circular sourcing as standard practice across Kenya's interior design industry.

Summit Objectives

What the Summit Seeks to Achieve

Champion policy conversations that advance the formal recognition and regulation of the interior design profession.
Strengthen professional and entrepreneurial capacity through practical, industry-led knowledge sharing.
Foster strategic partnerships across design, construction, manufacturing, finance, and real estate sectors.
Showcase Kenyan interior design excellence and position the country as a regional design hub.
Facilitate investment opportunities and commercial collaborations across the design ecosystem.
Advance circular economy and zero-waste practices as standard, not exception, in design and manufacturing.
Demonstrate the measurable contribution of interior design to economic development and employment.

Target Audience

Who Will Be in the Room

Interior designers & consultants Architects & QS Engineers Manufacturers & suppliers Property developers Investors & financiers Government & regulators Educators & students Sustainability practitioners Homeowners & design enthusiasts

Summit Programme

Four Days. One Movement.

Day 1

Interior Design Conference

26 August 2026

Programme Highlights

Registration & delegate networking
Opening ceremony & welcome remarks
Keynote address
Government Policy Panel: Accreditation, Regulation & Professional Recognition
Industry Roundtable: Pricing, Positioning & Profitability
Spotlight: Sustainability & the Circular Economy in Kenyan Interior Design
Networking reception

Day 2 · Workshop I

Compliance & Finance

27 August 2026

Focus Areas

Legal & regulatory compliance
Taxation & financial management
Business structuring for design firms
From Creative to CEO: building a profitable design business

Participating Institutions

National Construction Authority (NCA)
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Financial institutions & banking partners
Industry compliance experts

Day 3 · Workshop II

Technology & Digital Innovation

28 August 2026

Focus Areas

Artificial intelligence for interior designers
Digital design tools & workflow automation
Emerging design technologies
Digital marketing & client acquisition
Personal branding for design professionals

Day 4 · Workshop III

Materials, Manufacturing & the Circular Economy

29 August 2026

Focus Areas

Material innovation for a circular built environment
Zero-waste design principles & practice
Sustainable products, finishes & certified materials
Supplier & manufacturer engagement on circular sourcing
Product demonstrations & specification best practices
Material showcase: reused, recycled & responsibly sourced

Registration

Choose Your Pass

All passes include full conference and workshop access. Workshops are capped at 55 seats each — first-come, first-served. Register early to secure your spot.

Regular

Regular Pass

KES 3,000

Full conference access — 26 August
All 3 workshops — 27, 28 & 29 August
Full week — Homes & Gardens Expo
IDSK Membership
IDSK Professional Directory listing
Interior Design Community WhatsApp — collaboration, sourcing & referrals
Certificate of participation

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VIP

VIP Pass

KES 8,000

Full conference access — 26 August
All 3 workshops — 27, 28 & 29 August
Full week — Homes & Gardens Expo
VIP reserved seating
Executive Networking Lounge (refreshments included)
IDSK Professional Membership
Verified Professional Listing
Certificate of participation

VVIP

VVIP Pass

KES 25,000

Full conference access — 26 August
All 3 workshops — 27, 28 & 29 August
Full week — Homes & Gardens Expo
VIP reserved seating & Executive Networking Lounge
IDSK Professional Membership & Verified Listing
Business card placement — VVIP Distribution Plate
Company catalogue/brochure on Brand Catalogue Display Table
Company logo on screen throughout the Summit
Exclusive Leaders Roundtable — 27 Aug afternoon
Investment Networking Mixer — 29 Aug evening
Recognition during Opening Ceremony
2-minute brand introduction opportunity
Media interview opportunity (subject to availability)
Certificate of participation

Group registrations or enquiries? Email us

Join Us in Building the Interior Design Economy

The Interior Design Summit Kenya 2026 invites designers, manufacturers, suppliers, developers, investors, policymakers, educators, and industry partners to be part of a movement shaping the future of Kenya's interior design industry — built on circularity, zero waste, and sustainable growth.

Email: mail@idsk.or.ke Phone: +254 116 949 292 Web: www.idsk.or.ke