As they make their return to Birmingham’s NEC in a few weeks time, the January Furniture Show is excited to unveil a brand new seminar programme: Furniture Talks. With a mix of masterclasses, panel discussions and interviews with renowned makers and designers, the diverse agenda provides an opportunity to learn from the experts, listen to industry trailblazers and look ahead with recognised thought-leaders.
These seminars aim to help you learn how to overcome the challenges you may be facing in the industry of today. Leading voices of the furniture world will share their insights and knowledge to help you make your business a success.
Be a part of the conversation - Browse the full line-up of sessions below and be sure to mark your diaries!
FULL FURNITURE TALKS PROGRAMME
Sunday 24th April
10:30-11:30
Masterclass: Five Pillars Of Social Media Success - Learn How To Master The Art Of Social Media To Transform Your Brand.
In this practical, insightful session, learn how to master the art of social media and hear how this evolving tool can grow your audience and transform your brand.
13:00-13:45
Roundtable: Share & Repair - Get advice on how to make your brand and practices more sustainable.
Join our experts as they discuss sustainability and explore why ‘reuse, share and repair’ could be the future of furniture design – offering insight into what sustainability means to you and offering practical advice on how to design, make and buy better.
15:30-16:15
Talking Trends: Home & Interiors - Discover the latest and upcoming interior trends.
Discover the latest and upcoming interior trends and how they are shaping the world of furniture design.
Monday 25th April
10:30-11:30
Masterclass: Creating and Curating Your Digital Space - Make the most of your digital presence and create an engaging online experience.
A compelling website is now a necessity for any brand, maker or retailer. But what does it take to create and curate an engaging online experience that also delivers results? Learn how to make the most of digital in this Furniture Show masterclass.
13:00-13:45
Meet the Maker: Matt Galvin from the Galvin Brothers will be discussing craft, storytelling and the future of furniture making.
The Galvin Brothers are one of the UK’s most respected furniture labels – a family business creating handcrafted pieces for influential clients across residential and hospitality and recognised by Elle Deco on its list of ‘best bespoke makers in the UK.’ In this Meet the Maker session, Matt Galvin discusses craft, storytelling and the future of furniture making.
15:30-16:15
Talking Trends: Colour & Pattern - Explore the latest colour and pattern trends.
Explore the latest colour and pattern trends and discover how to deploy or design with both more effectively.
Tuesday 26th April
10:30-11:15
Masterclass: Five Tips for Better PR - Learn how to promote yourself, your products and/or your brand.
Got a great product and want to show it off? Are you a growing brand with a story to tell? This PR masterclass lifts the lids on how to better promote yourself, your products or your brand.
13:00-13:45
Meet the Designer: Jo Littlefair & Martin Goddard of design studio Goddard Littlefair will discuss developing a design DNA.
Goddard Littlefair is an award-winning design studio that has helmed some of the UK and the world’s most landmark projects – including the iconic Gleneagles Hotel, The Mondrian Shoreditch and Manchester’s Lowry Hotel, as well as an array of luxury private residences. In this Meet the Designer session, founders Jo Littlefair and Martin Goddard discuss developing a design DNA and the role of furnishings in creating compelling, layered interiors.
