Spaces such as Ágora nude, Foro Hotel Hábitat and AMC Kitchen Lab will bring together designers, architects, interior designers, companies and experts at Feria Valencia to analyse the trends that will shape the future of design, architecture, contract and kitchens.
València, 27 July 2026.- The global initiative ‘València Inspira Diseño’ will once again transform Feria Valencia into the major international meeting point for professionals in the habitat, interior design, architecture, kitchen equipment, textiles and contract project sectors, with an extensive programme of conferences, meetings and activities that will complement the commercial offering of Feria Hábitat València, Textilhogar, Espacio Cocina SICI, Salón nude and 360 by Cevisama.
The event will bring together leading architects, designers, interior designers, manufacturers, specifiers, companies and experts over four days, who will analyse the sector’s main challenges and opportunities in a programme distributed across three major venues: Ágora nude, Foro Hotel Hábitat and Foro AMC Kitchen Lab, as well as the EXCO Show, which will become part of the fair’s professional agenda for the first time. This programme continues to be updated and is already available on the event’s official website.
“València Inspira Diseño is not only a major commercial showcase, but also a meeting point where the industry shares knowledge, presents new solutions and discusses the trends that will shape the future of habitat. The conference programme is a fundamental element in generating added value for all the professionals who visit Feria Valencia,” says Daniel Marco, event coordinator.
Ágora nude: design as a driver of innovation and transformation
The Ágora nude venue will once again be one of the main spaces for reflection on creativity, design and innovation. The programme will begin with the National Innovation and Design Awards Conference, which will bring together designers and companies recognised for their careers and will be inaugurated by Teresa Riesgo Alcaide, Secretary General for Innovation at the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
Over the following days, Ágora nude will host content related to the evolution of contemporary design, craftsmanship, business innovation and emerging talent. Highlights include the presentation of ‘Tiempo + Materia’, a project by the Fundació del Disseny de la Comunitat Valenciana curated by Estudio Savage, which champions craftsmanship as an expression capable of connecting tradition, innovation and society.
The space will also feature a conference by Actiu focused on wellbeing, sustainability and design applied to work environments, as well as the WOD by Actiu event, developed together with Women in Office Design, and a professional session by the General Council of Official Associations of Interior Decorators and Designers.
Wednesday’s programme will feature the presentation of the ADCV’s Moviment de Disseny Emergent (MoDE), an initiative aimed at promoting young talent; a conversation between interior designer Tomás Alía —creator of the latest edition of Hotel Hábitat— and Eva Toledo from Padima on design with value; and the Diseño Autoproducido initiative, promoted by the Territorial College of Architects of Valencia (CTAV) to support new designers and architects.
Foro Hotel Hábitat: new perspectives for architecture and contract
Foro Hotel Hábitat will bring together experts from the worlds of architecture, interior design, hospitality and experience design, with a programme focused on the contract sector. The first day will feature Ángela Moyano and her conference ‘The Art of Living’, where she will address the creation of spaces linked to lifestyle and the project experience of Larimar City & Resort.
On Tuesday, the forum will analyse new tools and strategies for hotel design with the participation of Lucía Robledo, from Amphora Marketing, and Javier Muñoz Posse, founder and CEO of Furtivo. The day will continue with the masterclass ‘Home Staging. Give Your Project a Soul’, delivered by Alicia Verdasco and María Medina, and with Amai Studio’s experience in emotional interior design.
On Wednesday, artificial intelligence applied to design and project communication will be the focus of Juan Sala from Laurel Visuals’ presentation. Nyra Troyce will also participate, offering a perspective based on innovation, craftsmanship, sustainability and conscious design, while Ana Nestor, from Succuhome, will present a new tool connecting interior design, marketing and business.
AMC Kitchen Lab: the future of kitchens through innovation and technology
The AMC Kitchen Lab Forum will be the main meeting space for analysing the evolution of kitchens from the perspective of design, technology, gastronomy and new consumer habits. The programme will feature leading professionals and exhibiting companies from Espacio Cocina SICI, who will showcase their latest innovations through conferences, meetings and demonstrations.
On Monday, the forum will open with a dialogue between leading sector content creators Dani Colino and Miguel Gómez, followed by the conference ‘AI Suggests. The Professional Decides’, organised by Insenia, on the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of the kitchen profession. The day will also include showcookings by Antalia and the presentation ‘The Art of Movement’ by Kesseböhmer, focused on new design solutions for fittings and storage.
One of the programme’s highlights will arrive on Tuesday with the dialogue between chef Martín Berasategui and former basketball player Fernando Romay, both Senttix ambassadors, who will discuss the relationship between food, rest, ergonomics and wellbeing. The day will also feature an AMC paella showcooking, the ‘100% de la terreta’ tasting experience and the conference ‘The Connected Kitchen: Innovation, Design and Technology at the Service of the New Consumer’, presented by Manuel Royo.
On Wednesday, Focus Piedra will organise the professional event ‘Kitchen Shopping Day’, presented by Carmen Alcayde, with the participation of Pablo Cerra, CEO of Cloen; Santiago Alfonso, Vice President of Institutional Relations and Corporate Reputation at Grupo Cosentino; Marc Murcia, Sales Manager 3D Scanning Solutions at Instop; and Juan Diego Jiménez, Country Manager of Quooker Spain.
The day will continue with Teka’s conference ‘Integration 2.0’, a showcooking featuring Michelin-starred chef Carito Lourenço together with Biesse, a new dialogue between Dani Colino and Miguel Gómez, and the celebration of the Fiesta de la Cocina, a gathering for the entire sector.
On Thursday, the forum will host the conference ‘The Recipe for a Great Kitchen: Appliances That Make a Difference’, organised by Cemevisa, and the presentation of the Antalia Decora Awards, which recognise the creativity and innovation of design and interior design students.
A week dedicated to design in València
The professional programme of València Inspira Diseño will be completed with the EXCO Show, which will form part of the event’s agenda, and with the opportunity to enjoy the full programme of activities of València Design Fest 2026 throughout the week, consolidating the city as one of the leading international design hubs.
2026, the major comprehensive event focused on habitat
Feria Valencia will host the joint celebration of Feria Hábitat València, together with Textilhogar, Espacio Cocina SICI and the new 360 by Cevisama area, from 28 September to 1 October 2026, as part of the ‘València Inspira Diseño 2026’ initiative. This is a major comprehensive and multisectoral event focused on habitat-related industries, with strong international appeal among profiles such as large-scale retailers and contract sector operators. The initiative is expected to exceed 110,000 m² of exhibition space, with more than 1,200 exhibiting companies and brands.