Cosentino, a global leader in innovative surfaces for architecture and design, has convened nearly 300 design professionals from over 30 countries for the 3rd edition of C·Next Designers EMEA, held in Almeria, Spain. Expanding this year to include the Middle East, the convention reinforced its position as a key event in the EMEA interior design calendar.
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The three-day programme featured keynote speeches, panels, and roundtables, led by world-renowned designers such as Sabine Marcelis, Peter Ippolito, Nini Andrade, and Iker Ochotorena. Cosentino's CEO Pilar Cosentino welcomed attendees, alongside presentations by Valentín Tijeras, VP of Product & Innovation, and Jorge Lope, Head of Commercial & Global Accounts Europe.
A highlight was a guided tour of Cosentino's Industrial Park, including the R&D Center, Dekton® factories, and Inspira Lab, where participants discovered the Éclos collection, a new line of mineral surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms with layered, 3D-realistic designs.
Panels explored both high-end residential and contract design, featuring leading industry voices such as Raz Melame, Andreea Cebud, Amine Khouni, Chris Thornley, and Sam Boudjada, moderated by Max Fraser (Dezeen) and Rosa Bertoli (Wallpaper).
The convention also showcased top global brands including Dornbracht, Novy, Expormim, Vibia, Speho, Gaggenau, Novara, and Planika. Additional participants included Material Bank, NexGen Construction, Naturtex, Oiside, Crevin, Next125, Polcart, Gancedo, Peka, Simon, and operational collaborator BMW.
C·Next Designers concluded with a gala dinner at Almeria Cathedral cloister, celebrating the event and the Éclos collection with a farewell speech by Pilar Cosentino.
About Cosentino
Cosentino is a family-owned multinational that produces innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design. Its portfolio includes Silestone®, Dekton®, and Sensa®, distributed in more than 120 countries, with nine factories and over 180 commercial units worldwide. More than 90% of Cosentino Group's turnover comes from international markets.
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