Table Design Exhibition & Creativity Conference 2025: Istanbul to Host Global Visionaries and Luxury Event Icons
The internationally acclaimed Table Design Exhibition – Creativity Conference returns to Istanbul with the inspiring theme "Sparkles of Nature." This highly anticipated three-day event will gather the world’s most influential event planners, designers, and creative leaders on 17–18–19 December 2025 at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Celebrated as the world’s first and only Table Design Exhibition, the event features an immersive design showcase, the flagship Creativity Conference, B2B networking, masterclasses, and glamorous themed gala events—offering an inspiring, world-class creative experience and positioning Istanbul as a unique global hub for luxury design and culture.
A Global Celebration of Design, Storytelling, and Luxury
Now in its fourth edition, the prestigious meeting will begin with an Opening & Award Ceremony on 17 December, followed by three days of creativity-driven programming.
This year’s theme, "Sparkles of Nature," invites designers to explore nature’s elegance and transformative power. Ten internationally celebrated designers, each drawing inspiration from their cultural heritage, will reinterpret nature through bespoke table design installations created exclusively for the exhibition.
Over the course of the event, more than 60 international hotels, brands, and travel & MICE agencies, alongside celebrated event designers, will meet to explore new trends, innovations, and global collaboration opportunities.
Event Schedule Highlights
- 17 December: Opening & Award Ceremony.
- 18 December: Creativity Conference (visionary speakers and panel discussions), concluding with a high-profile Networking Party at the CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul.
- 19 December: B2B Meetings and Masterclasses at the Convention Center, followed by a glamorous Red Carpet Gala Night at The Grand Tarabya, bringing the program to a spectacular close.
Icons of the Global Luxury Event Industry
Curated by KM Events, the exhibition will once again showcase original tablescape design installations by icons of the luxury event world—designers behind celebrated weddings and celebrations for Michael Jordan, Jennifer Lopez, Meghan Trainor, The Kardashians, Middle Eastern royal families, Sir Bob Geldof, Madonna, and the Marquess of Bath, among many others.
The installations will highlight the full spectrum of global creative expression, from modern minimalist tablescapes and magical Mexican romanticism to Southeast Asian cultural influences woven into contemporary luxury.
2025 Creativity Conference: Key Sessions
The second day hosts the Creativity Conference, gathering top creative leaders and featuring:
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Keynote: "Luxury is Greener Than Ever" by Antonio Paraiso, Luxury Brand Consultant and one of the Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in the Global Luxury Industry.
Antonio Paraiso
Featured Panels include:
- What is New Luxury in Hospitality and Event Industry (Hosted by Radisson Hotels, featuring Sharon Sacks, Danielle Nay, and Fabrice Orlando)
- Redefining Luxury at Different Destinations with Creative Experiences (Nefianto Setiono, Erica Jones, Diana Sandoval, Simone tostes, Andrea Guimaraes)
- How About Designing Belonging, The New Language of Creativity in Luxury (Keynote by Elizabeth Solaru, Founder, Diversity in Luxury)
- Building Sustainable Success Through Connection (Tomas De Bruyne, Pascal Matla, Tim Hobbs)
- The Future of Associations and Award Ceremonies in the Global Event Industry (Hosted by ILEA & TUED)
- The Creativity of Gastronomy in Türkiye (Featuring Michelin Young Chef 2024 Ulaş Durmaz and Green Michelin Star chefs)
- Managing a Creative Work Environment , a Keynote by Dr. James Mordan.
Tomas De Bruyne, Regine Motmans
Arabia Weddings' CEO, Samar Shawareb, will join a distinguished panel of experts on "How to Grow Your Brand in the Event and Hospitality Industry" alongside other professionals like Alison Hargreaves, Regine Motmans, Rhiannon Downie Hurst, Alexa Skuba, and Myrdith Leon McCormack.
The conference will be expertly hosted by Nadia Duran, renowned international luxury event and wedding designer, serving as the Master of Ceremony.
Nadia Duran
In-Depth Masterclasses
Masterclasses will be held in parallel with the exhibition and B2B meetings, featuring:
- Edgardo Zamora - How to Create Events People Never Forget: Sensory Experiences as the New Currency of Luxury
- Alexa Skuba - The Future of Wedding Marketing
- Veronica Fazio - Luxury Weddings and the Rise of Diverse Global Couples
- Angelo Garini - Creativity and History to Create a Dream
A Global Meeting Point
With Turkish Airlines as the Official Airline and Maison Française Türkiye as the Main Media Sponsor, the Table Design Exhibition – Creativity Conference 2025 offers an essential space for international speakers, creative industry leaders, and event professionals to celebrate creativity, design, and innovation in the heart of Istanbul.
