01/10/2026
October is always one of the busiest and most exciting months in the interior design calendar: there's plenty happening at the BIID this month.
We're back at Decorex for our Collaboration Breakfast, where we'll be joined by and newly elected BIID President Anna Burles . This is an unmissable opportunity for BIID members and partners to kick off their day the right way with a light breakfast, insightful discussion and networking.
Join us for two thought-provoking BIID panel discussions at Decorex too. On the 13th, BIID members will discuss Shaping Perceptions of Interior Design - How Can the Design Industry Work Together to Change the Narrative, featuring Anna Burles , Liz Bell , Adam Knight and Claire Hunte .
On the 14th, our BIID panel will talk about The Power of Community - How Collaboration Grows an Interior Design Business, featuring new BIID President Elect Debra Kacher , Claudia Dorsch , Bee Janaye and Ryan Donoghue .
Celebrations continue on the 15th at the BIID Interior Design Awards ceremony, where we'll come together to recognise and celebrate the exceptional talent and creativity within the interior design community. For the first year, we'll be gathering for an exciting evening ceremony honouring both commercial and residential projects from across the UK and beyond.
Are you an interior design student looking for an opportunity to showcase your skills? Entries close for the BIID Student Design Challenge 2026 on the 26th October, so don't forget to sign up!
There's plenty of opportunities to continue your professional development this month too, with CPDs covering different specialisms, as well as opportunities to connect with BIID Regional Ambassadors at Grand Designs Live, and explore the latest in Hotel Design at the Independent Hotel Show.
Visit the BIID website to find out more.
