KI Europe LDF26 Programme

During London Design Festival, KI Europe invites visitors to explore how inclusive design can create spaces that support the diverse ways people learn, work and interact. Across two days, KI will host expert-led talks, panel discussions and workshops at our Clerkenwell showroom, sharing practical insights into designing more inclusive, accessible and adaptable environments. The showroom will be open throughout the event for drop-in visits, guided tours and product demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience our collections designed to encourage movement, flexibility and choice, as well as Cogni, our Red Dot Award-winning seating collection created specifically for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN), showcased in a variety of configurations. Tuesday 15th 10:00am – 10:45am Designing Inclusive Learning Spaces As learning environments evolve to support a wider range of sensory, cognitive and behavioural needs, movement, flexibility and choice are becoming increasingly important. Join Antony, Senior Furniture Specialist, for a presentation exploring research-backed insights, practical examples and innovative furniture solutions that can help create more effective, inclusive learning experiences. 11:00am – 11:45am Colour Exploration Workshop Explore the power of colour in this interactive workshop led by Ash, Furniture Specialist at KI. Discover how colour can influence mood, behaviour and the overall experience of a space, while gaining insight into the research, user insights and trend forecasting that shape KI’s colour selections. Then get creative, building your own mood boards and colour palettes using a range of materials. Wednesday 16th 9:00am – 10:00am Inclusive by Design: Who Are We Really Designing Our Campuses For? University Design Forum will be hosting a panel discussion with experts from the industry at our Clerkenwell Showroom. 1:30pm – 2:15pm Designing Inclusive Learning Spaces As learning environments evolve to support a wider range of sensory, cognitive and behavioural needs, movement, flexibility and choice are becoming increasingly important. Join Antony, Senior Furniture Specialist, for a presentation exploring research-backed insights, practical examples and innovative furniture solutions that can help create more effective, inclusive learning experiences. 2:30pm – 3:15pm Colour Exploration Workshop Explore the power of colour in this interactive workshop led by Ash, Furniture Specialist at KI. Discover how colour can influence mood, behaviour and the overall experience of a space, while gaining insight into the research, user insights and trend forecasting that shape KI’s colour selections. Then get creative, building your own mood boards and colour palettes using a range of materials. 3:45pm – 5:00pm CIUK Panel Discussion – Neurodiversity & Design Join Alys Brian from Commercial Interiors UK and a panel of industry-leading designers and experts from global design and architectural firms as they explore how furniture and interior design can create more inclusive spaces for neurodiverse users through choice, comfort, sensory awareness and flexibility. Featuring Gurvinder Khurana, Director at M Moser, Jason Slocombe, Senior Inclusive Design Consultant and Neurodiversity Design Specialist at Motionspot, and James Lawrence, Europe Product Development Leader and Strategy Director at Gensler, the panel will share real-world insights into how design decisions can shape more inclusive and effective workplace experiences. For more information on all talks and seminars we will be hosting during LDF, please visit our website - https://www.kieurope.com/ldf/