KBSA releases agenda for this year’s KBB Industry Conference

With just weeks to go until the KBB Industry Conference 2025, which is set to take place on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, West Midlands, the KBSA has released the agenda for the event.

Under this year’s theme of ‘Design Lead Succeed’, the conference will be facilitated by broadcast journalist Emma Crosby, who will open the sessions and welcome delegates along with KBSA national chair Richard Hibbert. 

Next up will be architect and TV presenter George Clarke, who will join Crosby for an hour’s long ‘fireside chat’. Following a break for networking and refreshments, attendees will hear from Alina Addison who will be giving the keynote speech: ‘Are you a boss or are you a leader?’ 

Lunch and informal networking is scheduled next, before The Big Debate, which will see leading industry figures discuss the industry’s more pressing issues such as ‘The value of charging for design’, ‘Strategies for retaining top talent’, ‘Ongoing frustrations with supplier display terms’ and ‘Evolving consumer finance and protection’. 

The daytime event will finish with closing remarks from Hibbert and will be followed by an evening of celebration at the KBSA Designer Awards presentation and dinner.  

Hibbert, said: “The KBSA Industry Conference is more than an event – it’s where our industry comes together to celebrate creativity, share knowledge and look ahead to the future. With leading speakers, lively debate and a spectacular awards evening, it’s a must-attend date in the KBB calendar."