The Global Platform

Future of Interior Spaces

The Global Platform Shaping Tomorrow's Spaces

Future of Interior Spaces (FOIS) is the global platform where design, architecture, property, technology and innovation converge to shape how people live, work, learn, heal and connect.

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Why FOIS Exists

No Single Profession Will Design Tomorrow Alone

The spaces we create shape the lives we live. Yet the industries responsible for shaping those spaces continue to work apart. Interior designers rarely sit with technology innovators. Architects often work separately from manufacturers. Property developers and design educators do not always share the same conversations.

This fragmentation has a cost. The most important problems facing the built environment — how we live, work, learn, heal and connect — cross every one of these disciplines at once. Solving them requires a shared table, not six separate ones.

For more than fifteen years, Maven School of Interior Decoration and Design has educated the designers who shape these spaces. But Maven came to believe that education alone is no longer enough. The industry needed a permanent, independent platform — one built not around a classroom, but around the entire global community responsible for the future of interior spaces.

That platform is Future of Interior Spaces (FOIS). We believe every great space begins with a great conversation — and that the future will be experienced through the spaces we design together.

We believe the future of interior spaces will not be designed by one profession alone.

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Our Mission

Bringing the Built Environment Into One Conversation

FOIS exists to connect the people, ideas and disciplines shaping the future of interior spaces — through research, dialogue, storytelling and an annual gathering that brings the platform's community together in person.

We publish the research, host the conversations, and build the community that carries this thinking forward every week of the year — as a global initiative of Maven School of Interior Decoration and Design, existing for the whole industry.

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The Platform

Six Pillars Shaping the Future of Space

FOIS is built around six content pillars that represent the forces transforming interior spaces across the world.

Design

Interior design, spatial planning, colour theory, material innovation and the art of creating environments that elevate human experience.

Architecture

The intersection of architecture and interiors, adaptive reuse, heritage restoration, and the future of building design.

Property

Real estate development, urban planning, workspace strategy, residential trends and the economics of space.

Technology

Smart homes, AI-driven design, digital fabrication, immersive environments and the technology reshaping how we create.

Sustainability

Circular design, biophilic principles, sustainable materials, carbon-neutral interiors and regenerative architecture.

Innovation

Emerging business models, new manufacturing methods, cross-disciplinary collaboration and the future of the design industry.

Why It Matters

The World Is Changing Faster Than Our Spaces

Remote work.Artificial Intelligence.Climate change.Healthcare.Ageing populations.Housing shortages.Education.Retail.Hospitality.

Every one of these changes begins with space. The future cannot be designed by one profession alone. FOIS exists because those conversations need a permanent home.

The Platform

One Ecosystem, Six Initiatives

FOIS operates as a connected platform of programmes that stay active every week of the year.

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FOIS Journal

Editorial, interviews and thought leadership for the built environment.

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FOIS Intelligence

Research reports, trend forecasts and market insight for the industry.

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FOIS Community

Regional chapters and a global membership connecting every discipline.

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FOIS TV

Conversations, mini-documentaries and highlights from the platform.

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FOIS Academy

Masterclasses, mentorship and professional development beyond the classroom.

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FOIS Awards

Celebrating excellence in design, innovation and practice.

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A Connected Ecosystem

Not a Collection of Initiatives — One Platform

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Innovation Showcase

Featured Projects

"Every space tells the story of humanity."

From a Tokyo warehouse reimagined as a living studio to a Lagos residence built around biophilic principles, FOIS features the projects redefining what interior spaces can be.

FOIS Community

A Community of Industry Leaders

FOIS brings together every discipline responsible for shaping interior spaces — connected through regional chapters, forums, meetups and a global membership that stays active well beyond the conference.

Interior Designers
Architects
Property Developers
Urban Designers
Furniture Designers
Lighting Designers
Technology Companies
Manufacturers
Construction Firms
Real Estate
Educators
Students
Investors
Media
Policymakers
Facilities Managers

Governance

Global Advisory Board

FOIS is guided by an advisory board of respected leaders from across design, architecture, property, technology and education. The board is currently being formed.

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Belong to FOIS

A Membership for Every Stage

Membership is how the FOIS community stays connected all year — not only at the conference.

FOIS Member

Access to the Journal, Intelligence reports and community events. The starting point for anyone shaping interior spaces.

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FOIS Professional

Full platform access, regional chapter events and discounted conference passes for working practitioners.

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FOIS Corporate

Organisation-wide access for studios, manufacturers and developers, with team passes and partnership pathways.

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Upcoming Conference — September 2027, London
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Upcoming Conference

The Future of Interior Spaces Conference

The annual Future of Interior Spaces Conference is the flagship gathering of our global community — one expression of a platform that stays active all year. September 2027, London.

This is not simply a conference. It is where the global community responsible for designing, developing and transforming interior spaces comes together to share knowledge, forge partnerships and shape the future.

World-Class Keynotes

Hear from the most influential voices in design, architecture and innovation.

Hands-On Workshops

Practical sessions on sustainable materials, AI tools and spatial storytelling.

Exhibition & Gallery Walks

Exclusive access to showrooms, private residences and material libraries.

Networking & Community

Connect with a global community of professionals across every discipline shaping interior spaces.

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The Voices

Visionaries Shaping the Future of Space

Each year, the FOIS stage brings together the designers, architects and spatial thinkers redefining how we live, work and gather — curated by our Advisory Board for the depth of their ideas, not the size of their following.

Call for Speakers is now open for September 2027.

The Programme

Four Days of Curated Discovery

From intimate morning salons to evening keynotes, every moment is designed to spark connection and creativity.

09:00 AM

Opening Keynote: The Soul of Space

How our environments shape our emotions, productivity, and sense of belonging.

Keynote
11:30 AM

Workshop: Material Alchemy

Hands-on exploration of sustainable materials—from mycelium leather to recycled ocean plastics.

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02:00 PM

Panel: Designing for the Senses

Exploring how sound, scent, and texture create immersive interior experiences.

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05:00 PM

Gallery Walk: London Hidden Gems

An exclusive after-hours tour of London's most influential private residences and showrooms.

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08:00 PM

Evening Salon: Fireside Conversations

Intimate discussions with industry leaders over wine in the courtyard.

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Why Attend

More Than a Conference—A Transformation

The Future of Interior Spaces Conference is designed for professionals who want to lead, not follow.

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Learn

Access cutting-edge insights from world-class speakers across design, architecture, property and technology.

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Network

Connect with professionals from across the globe. Build relationships that last beyond the event.

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Discover

Experience exclusive gallery walks, material showcases and behind-the-scenes studio visits.

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Meet Brands

Engage with leading furniture, lighting, surface and technology brands in the exhibition hall.

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Career Growth

Earn CPD credits, attend portfolio reviews and access mentorship opportunities with industry leaders.

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Business Growth

Find new clients, partners and collaborators. The FOIS community becomes your extended network.

Conference Access

Join the Flagship Gathering

Passes for the September 2027 conference in London. Every ticket includes access to keynotes, exhibitions and networking events.

Day Pass

£295/day

Perfect for a focused day of inspiration and keynotes.

  • Access to all keynotes
  • Exhibition entry
  • Networking lunch
  • Digital resources

VIP Experience

£2,400/full

An intimate, elevated experience for design leaders and collectors.

  • Everything in Full Pass
  • Private studio visits
  • 1:1 speaker meetups
  • Curator-led collection tours
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Concierge service

Founding Partner Opportunities

Build FOIS From the Beginning

FOIS is inviting a small number of manufacturers, technology companies and institutions to help shape the platform as founding partners — before the roster is announced.

A Global Initiative by Maven School of Interior Decoration and Design

Born From a Teaching Institution

For more than fifteen years, Maven School of Interior Decoration and Design has educated designers, nurtured creativity and championed professional excellence.

As the design industry evolves through technology, sustainability and changing ways of living and working, Maven recognised the need for something bigger than education alone.

Future of Interior Spaces (FOIS) was created as a global initiative to bring together designers, architects, developers, manufacturers, educators, technology companies, policymakers and innovators to shape the future of interior spaces.

While FOIS is an initiative of Maven, it exists for the entire industry.

Every conversation. Every collaboration. Every innovation. Every future space. Begins here.

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