Creative Industry Dialogue

Dear Guests,

We are delighted that you are joining us, alongside many other leaders and experts, to the Creative Industry Dialogue, taking place on October 23rd at the Crowne Plaza in Antwerp.

Across the Benelux, creativity is driving new frontiers in architecture, interior design, and material innovation. As global supply chains and markets rapidly evolve, new opportunities are emerging to connect Europe and Asia, particularly China, through design, production, and shared sustainability goals. In this dynamic context, China and Europe are working toward a more resilient and mutually supportive ecosystem.

This Dialogue aims to foster collaboration across the entire creative value chain. By bringing together voices from design, architecture, product innovation, and materials research, we hope to bridge creative vision with real-world design implementation. We believe that knowledge exchange, co-creation, and strategic partnerships are essential to scaling sustainable living, both in the short term and for generations to come.

The day begins with an inspiring briefing on current trends in design and sustainability. This is followed by the Global Link & Match, a unique opportunity to explore new markets and value chain collaborations. Thereafter, the Future Design Table invites participants to envision what sustainable living could look like in 2035. These ideas will be captured and shared on a Vision Wall. We close the day with networking and a hands-on session on international business communication, turning ideas into actionable partnerships.

We look forward to meaningful conversations, bold ideas, and lasting impact.

Info: Opening Perspective: What does Sustainable Living mean

Info: Global furniture, interior, and architectural design trends in the next 10 years; Local circular design and low-carbon material case studies

Info: From Idea to Market: Leveraging the CIFF Platform to Strengthen Your
Architecture and Interior Projects International Collaboration with project developers in sectors such as hospitality, high-end residential, and commercial projects. Changes in the global supply chain system, particularly from non-EU markets, with China as one of the key examples (Manufacturing, Material, Sustainability Upgrades, Design Collaboration)

Info: Panel: Cross-disciplinary teams (interior, furniture, architectural designers) explore, What will sustainable living look like in 2035?; Sustainability in Practice: Pitfalls, Lessons, and Solutions

Info: “Vision Wall 2035”: co-created concepts; Practical training: cross-cultural communication, project negotiation, business etiquette in Eastern culture

Info: Outlining 2026 plan

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

安特卫普皇冠假日酒店, 10 Gerard le Grellelaan, Antwerpen, Belgium