SEE

The Sleep Set competition is a conceptual playground where international design practices are tasked with translating the year’s theme into physical hospitality environments. This year’s topic is “Loyalty: Lessons in Love”, and the participants are London-based MKV Design, Stonehill Taylor from New York, Italian company, Il Prisma and 1508 London.

Listen to the designers present their case in the Sleep Conference at 11.30 on Day Two and join the party for the announcement of the winner at lunchtime.

TOUCH

With a carefully curated selection of over 150 brands, Sleep will feature an exceptional line-up of international exhibitors who share a dedication to creativity and quality craftsmanship. Discover the latest fabrics and wallcoverings from Designers Guild, Vescom and Muraspec; lighting by Sans Souci, Chelsom and Fabbian; the latest collections from ALPI, who will be unveiling collaborations with top designers, Kengo Kuma and Piero Lissoni; furniture by Morgan, Dare Studio and Hamilton Conte Paris; flooring from Loloey, Rug-Maker and Egger; and bathroom products from GROHE, Kaldewei and Victoria & Albert Baths.

Not to be missed are the special events that a number of exhibitors will be holding on their stands. These include VitrA, where Sebastian Conran will make a series of presentations about Eternity Accessories, his exclusive new range for VitrA, between 11 am – 4 pm on Day One; and Brintons, where Kelly Hoppen MBE will be hosting a drinks reception on 21st November from 6pm to 8pm, to discuss her inspiration behind her first ever collaboration with a carpet brand: The Kelly Hoppen Collection by Brintons.

Knightsbridge Furniture will also be hosting a competition to win the latest Apple Watch. Guests are invited to go on a trail, hunting for stands on which Knightsbridge’s products feature throughout the Exhibition. Entries will be made by filling out maps available from the Knightsbridge stand (Stand M4a), from which the winner will be announced at 17:00 on Day Two.

HEAR

Sleep’s free-to-attend Conference will include panel discussions exploring emerging topics in the hotel design and development sector, the chance to hear from acclaimed designers, and the opportunity to join in Roundtable conversations with some of the key industry names. On Day One, Tristan Auer will open proceedings with a keynote looking at how to revive great historic buildings and Jeffrey Beers will discuss “Emotional Modernism” in the afternoon. Day Two will open with Eero Koivisto considering “Space Manipulation”, while the afternoon will feature Chui Man Wong and Maria Warner Wong in conversation about the meaning of new luxury.

Visitors will also experience the auditory delights of a specially created Sleep soundtrack compiled by Music Concierge and played throughout the show via Bang & Olufsen’s newly launched BeoSound Shape, a modular, wireless audio system.

SMELL

London-based concept perfume brand, AULI, will be ensuring that Sleep remains fragrant. The company designs bespoke fragrances and products inspired by a philosophy rooted in connecting the senses with specific spaces, to create memories and emotional attachments. In addition to featuring its existing products, AULI will be showcasing its bespoke fragrance creation service, which offers hoteliers the opportunity to create their own signature scent.

TASTE

Sleep will be open until 8.30pm on Tuesday 21st November, which will allow plenty of time to sample the many alcoholic concoctions on offer at the Sleeper Bar, the event’s main networking hub, designed this year is by Irina and Olga Sundukovy from Moscow-based Design & Architecture Studio, Sundukovy Sisters.

Go to www.thesleepevent.com for a complete list of exhibitors, the full Conference programme and to register.