We know that travel carries a carbon footprint, but we also believe there's no substitute for the energy, connection, and creativity that come from being together in person.
Since you're making the journey, we want to help you get the very best out of your time in London. From exclusive offers and curated accommodation suggestions to special discounts and a partnership with this year’s London Design Festival, we’ve got plenty lined up to make your visit inspiring and rewarding.
11–12 September
Introducing the Design Safari: an exclusive collection of offers, events, tours, and discounts from our Congress partners.
This is your opportunity to explore the city's innovative design scene, connect with fellow attendees, and gain unique insights.
To unlock access to the Design Safari, simply book your in-person Congress pass. All the booking details and a complete list of the exclusive opportunities are available through our official Congress app.
Make your trip count. Make it an adventure. Make it a Design Safari.
Go behind the scenes of London’s most legendary design-led department store.
A major exhibition bringing together art, science and radical thinking.
Connecting public sector designers working across disciplines, countries and levels of government.
In our Welcome & Partnerships space you'll be invited to explore installations from Zaha Hadid Architects and Kearney and maybe take some downtime in our relaxation spaces from Nook x Smile Plastics.
Upstairs in our Learning & Development environment you can browse through our exclusive Material Matters bookshop and peruse various activations including the 80 year history of the Design Council.
13–21 September
The Festival celebrates how it has played a key role in the growth of the design industry, bolstering London’s position as a global destination for business, culture and tourism, and contributed to the UK’s reputation as a creative powerhouse.
As one of the world’s leading design events, the Festival has also served as the blueprint for design weeks and festivals globally and continues to be a key moment on the cultural calendar.
We are delighted to recommend these hotels who we have worked closely with to provide accommodation for Congress delegates and speakers.
We are proud to partner with the Clermont Hotel Group, who received the Platinum Winner Award in the Greengage Sustainability Awards 2024, to offer confirmed delegates 15% discount on stays across their hotels. In FY2024, all operating hotels of CHG have successfully attained Greengage’s ECOsmart accreditation within the framework of The Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Extends sustainability training to all hotel staff as well as engaging a company sustainability committee. The hotel encourages opt-in eco-housekeeping to all guests, chemical-free cleaning in all kitchens and targeted increases/reductions across water consumption, waste recycling and renewable energy.
As part of The Zetter they continue to push ESG standards, with sustainability and environmental awareness at the heart of the decision-making process. All materials to build the hotel came from sustainable sources, and the hotel has its own borehole to flush toilets and cool fridges and bedrooms. Their Green Team meets monthly to make sure that high standards and new initiatives are implemented successfully.