The Stone & Surfaces Show, which takes place from 12th –14th May 2026 at ExCeL London, puts the spotlight on the dynamic world of surfaces and materiality in construction. This year’s programme – an ambitious mix of talks, films and photography hosted across three venues – delves into the vast and ever-evolving palette of materials available to architects, designers, specifiers and developers, while confronting the critical decisions and potential pitfalls that come with every choice they make.
Architect and Professor of Knowledge Exchange in Architecture at UWE, Piers Taylor opens the show with a powerful keynote, Learning from Local Materials. His message is unequivocal: surface materials in architecture are never merely finishes. Every choice an architect or designer makes is at once an ethical, environmental and social statement – one that can cut carbon impact, invigorate local economies, respond intelligently to climate and reveal the interconnected systems that shape our built environment.
The Stone & Surfaces Show is the UK’s premier trade event dedicated to the natural stone and surfaces sectors. Organised by Media 10 (Clerkenwell Design Week, Design Shoreditch), the exhibition provides a unique platform for architects, designers, fabricators, specifiers, and suppliers to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest products, materials, and technologies shaping the built environment.
Featuring leading UK and international exhibitors, live demonstrations, and an extensive seminar programme, the show offers insight into key trends in design, sustainability, and surface innovation. The Stone & Surfaces Show is an unmissable opportunity for professionals seeking to discover new solutions, expand their networks, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving marketplace.
The Stone & Surfaces Show will also be co-located with UK Construction Week London and FutureBuild, the country’s leading event for sustainability, Net Zero and innovation in the built environment. This collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment Super Event, and visitors will be able to gain access to all three shows in a single venue — ExCel London.
For more information, visit www.stoneandsurfaces.co.uk or follow @StoneSurfacesShow on social media.
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