View the full conference programme at www.stoneshow.co.uk or register at bit.ly/stoneshow2015register
The Natural Stone Show will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, and will be bigger and brighter than ever. Choose from over 200 suppliers of stone tile, slab and block from all over the world, as well as a packed, CPD approved conference programme, and the Natural Stone Awards Gallery, showcasing award winning projects that exhibit exemplary design and execution of both interior and exterior stonework.
The exhibition will play host to over 200 suppliers, including interior and exterior stone such as limestone, granite, marble, sandstone, travertine, slate and quartz. The Natural Stone Show will feature exhibitors from all over the world, including China and India which are both major suppliers of natural stone to the UK these days, plus the more traditional stone supplying countries of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. However, if you prefer your stone home grown – and the UK offers some extremely elegant and desirable limestone and sandstones that make excellent flooring, fireplaces and features – then there are more than ever British stone producers exhibiting this year.
Away from the exhibition floor, the free Natural Stone and Building Conservation Conference programme is CPD approved and features 25 seminars, including the RIBA assessed one day ‘Architect & Designer’ workshop on Tuesday 28th April. ‘Adding Value with Stone: Aesthetics, Performance and Heritage’, will feature a keynote presentation by Vince Marazita of Stone Trends International, California, and will also feature a guided commentary tour of the exhibition, so you will be able to learn more about the products you are seeing.
Wednesday 29th April is Industry Day, hosted by the Stone Federation and will include presentations on ‘Correct Stone Selection’ and ‘Stone; an architects’ first choice’, as well as more specific presentations on ‘Stone in your Home’ and ‘Stone in Swimming Pools’. Details of the seminar programme and complimentary registration is available on the website at www.stoneshow.co.uk
Why not also take the opportunity to learn more about some award winning design projects at the Natural Stone Awards Gallery which will feature projects from around the UK. Categories include, Interiors, New Build (Modern Style), New Build (Traditional Style), Landscape, Art in Stone, Craftsmanship and Sustainability.
With so much packed into three days, the Stone Show ‘App’ will help you experience the show in a whole new way by allowing you to plan your visit, engage with exhibitors and network with other attendees, all from the convenience of your Smartphone or Tablet. Download your free app now at bit.ly/stoneapp2015
So why not get some fresh ideas and make a date with the Natural Stone Show 28-30 April 2015.
