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Conference
Industry dialogue, presentations and discussions focused on strengthening Kenya's interior design economy.
Summit Archive · 2026
Interior Design Society of Kenya
Interior Design Summit 2026
Building the Interior Design Economy
Summit Overview
Five days bringing Kenya's interior design industry together.
The Interior Design Summit 2026 brought together interior designers, design firms, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, students, emerging professionals, developers and other built-environment stakeholders under the theme “Building the Interior Design Economy.”
Held at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, the Summit created a platform for professional dialogue, industry learning, business connections and stronger collaboration across Kenya's interior design ecosystem.
The programme combined an industry conference, focused workshops, engagement alongside the Homes & Gardens Expo and opportunities for designers to connect directly with manufacturers, suppliers, educators and industry partners.
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Days of industry engagement
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Interior design conference
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Days of focused workshops
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Connected industry platform
The 2026 Platform
Conference, workshops, expo and industry connections.
Summit 2026 was structured as a multi-day industry platform rather than a stand-alone conference.
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Workshops
Focused learning sessions on technology, materials, emerging designers, professional practice and Women in Design.
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Homes & Gardens Expo
The Summit ran alongside the five-day Homes & Gardens Expo at Sarit Expo Centre.
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Industry Connections
Designers connected directly with manufacturers, suppliers, educators, developers and wider built-environment partners.
Programme Highlights
Conversations shaping the interior design economy.
Manufacturing & Industry
Local manufacturing, materials, innovation and stronger connections between designers and producers.
Design & Wellbeing
Exploring how interior environments influence people, experience, productivity and wellbeing.
Business & Opportunity
Professional practice, project opportunities, commercial relationships and business growth.
Technology & Digital Skills
Digital workflows, visualisation, emerging technologies and tools supporting modern design practice.
Emerging Designers
Career readiness, professional development, industry exposure and pathways into professional practice.
Women in Design
Leadership, professional confidence, business development and stronger mentor connections.
Summit Gallery
Interior Design Summit 2026 in pictures.
Moments from the conference, workshops, presentations, industry conversations and networking sessions during Summit 2026.
Interior Design Summit 2026 · 26–30 August 2026 · Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi
Summit Programme
From the conference to focused professional workshops.
26 August 2026
Interior Design Conference
Industry presentations, professional dialogue and discussions around manufacturing, design practice, wellbeing, technology, finance and sector development.
27 August 2026
Technology & Emerging Designers
Sessions supporting digital skills, career readiness and stronger connections between emerging designers and professional practice.
28 August 2026
Technology, Materials & Practice
Practical learning focused on technology, materials, industry tools and stronger project delivery.
29 August 2026
Women in Design
Professional growth, leadership, business development and mentorship conversations for women across the design industry.
Summit Partners
Built through industry collaboration.
Interior Design Summit 2026 was delivered through collaboration between IDSK, its implementation and programme partners, the Homes & Gardens Expo platform and organisations supporting the development of Kenya's interior design industry.
Interior Design Society of Kenya
Convenor
Spatial Design Resource Centre
Events & Implementation Partner
Homes & Gardens Expo
Expo Partner
Beaux Monde Africa
Brand & Industry Partner
UNIDO
Industry & Manufacturing Engagement
Averest
Industry Partner
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Industry Contributors
Interior Design Community
Designers, Students & Emerging Professionals
Beyond the Summit
Building lasting industry infrastructure.
Interior Design Summit 2026 formed part of IDSK's wider work to strengthen professional practice, industry collaboration, education, visibility, business development and employment opportunities across Kenya's interior design sector.