When and where is HIX Europe 2026?

On 25 and 26 November 2026 at ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL.

What are the opening times?

Wednesday 25 November 10:00-20:30 and Thursday 26 November 10:00-17:00.

Is it free to attend?

Yes, industry visitors can register for a free pass. Tickets for the AHEAD Europe awards are booked separately.

Take the Elizabeth Line or DLR to Custom House for the west entrance or Prince Regent for the east entrance. London City Airport is about a 15-minute walk away.

Where is AHEAD Europe held?

At MAGAZINE London on Thursday 26 November, about 15 minutes by cab or cable car from ExCeL.

HIX Europe 2026

Name: HIX Europe 2026
Start: 2026-11-25T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-26T17:00:00+00:00
Location: ExCeL London

About this event

HIX Europe is Europe's only dedicated hotel design event, a curated campus of exhibition, talks, installations and social events for the hospitality design community. In 2026 it moves to a new home at ExCeL London, running alongside the AHEAD Europe hospitality design awards, under the theme "Changes". The organiser expects more than 5,000 guests over the two days.

Exhibition

Leading furnishing, bathroom, surface, technology and fabric suppliers show new interior products for hotels, making the floor a one-stop shop for the hotel design supply chain. Brands on the sponsor list include Vitra, TECE, modulyss, Libra, Heathfield, Parla, Robena Daygard and EcoScent.

HIX Talks

Curated by Sleeper Magazine and hosted by Philippa Wagner and Heleri Rande, HIX Talks explore trends from this year's AHEAD Awards judging across four regions. Featured projects include Park Hyatt Tokyo, Delano Miami, Here. Maldives, The Newman London, The Dean Munich and Mandarin Oriental Vienna, with speakers such as Mark Eacott (Ennismore), Alex Reed (Hilton), Bryony Spottiswoode (Four Seasons) and Simon Thompson (Red Sea Global).

Who attends

Architects, interior designers and interior architects, hotel operators, developers, investors, independent hoteliers, project managers, FF&E procurement specialists and specifiers.