HI Design

HI Design 2026: 4 Strategic Events for the International Contract & Hospitality Sector

HI Design was the first international format to bring quality, structure, and vision to events dedicated to hospitality design. Since 2006, it has paved the way for a new way of connecting designers, buyers, and suppliers on a global scale.

HI Design brings together the interior design industry with the key decision-makers in hospitality (buyers, senior interior designers, procurement specialists, and developers) in exclusive locations for three days of curated one-to-one meetings, networking opportunities, and a rich seminar program.

Italian Contract 4HD is the official marketing partner for Italy for HI Design events, supporting the selection of participating companies and offering strategic guidance to help them make the most of this opportunity.

In 2026, HI Design will host four editions in high-growth regions: Middle East & Africa (MEA), Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Asia-Pacific (APAC). A concrete opportunity for Italian companies to connect directly with qualified buyers, designers, and developers working on confirmed hospitality projects in each region.

HI Design MEA

hi design mea

February 11 – 14,  2026
St. Regis Al Mouj, Muscat (Oman)
Projects in Middle East and Africa

HI Design Europe

hi design europe

June 17 – 20, 2026
Sun Gardens, Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Projects in Europe and the mediterranean

HI Design Saudi

hi design saudi

September 27 – 29, 2026
Location TBD
Projects in Saudi Arabia and Red Sea

HI Design APAC

hi design apac

October / November 2026
Location TBD
Projects in Asia Pacific

It’s all about who attends

HI Design welcomes the key players in the sector: designers, developers, and procurement professionals with real decision-making power on active hospitality projects.

Who are the buyers?

Buyers include Senior Interior Designers from architecture and design studios, as well as Corporate Directors of Architecture/Design from leading hotel groups. Invitations are extended only to professionals with at least four confirmed hospitality interior design projects in the region.

Who are the suppliers?

HI Design suppliers are carefully selected, just like the buyers. Each edition hosts a limited number of manufacturers — a strategic choice that reduces direct competition and ensures maximum attention from buyers. Recent editions have sold out: participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Why participate

HI Design offers a focused one-to-one format that minimizes distractions and maximizes results:

  • One-to-one meetings with specifiers working on confirmed projects
  • Personalized agendas and early access to buyer profiles
  • Opportunity to showcase selected products
  • Numerous targeted networking opportunities and qualified visibility
  • Limited presence by product category: less competition, more opportunities

Contact us to identify the event best suited to your 2026 strategy or to request the full brochure.

hidesign@ic4hd.com
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