Thursday 8 June
Session 1
Design trends in exterior tiles and solid surfaces
Tile of Spain Consultant, Ryan Fasan, one of the acknowledged fashion forecasters in the global tile arena, completes his trilogy of analytical talks by focusing on exterior tiling and solid surface trends for 2023/24.
00:00 - Introduction
Joe Simpson, Ceramic Consultant and founder of www.diaryofatileaddict.com
00:30 - Digital deposition and vibrant veins
Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s charismatic Consultant
Session 2
Environmental edge
This session offers detailed analysis of tile’s green credentials, covering water reuse, embodied energy, co-generation, recycled content, raw material sourcing, transport, logistics, installation, durability, maintenance, and end-of-life options.
00:00 - Introduction
Joe Simpson, Ceramic Consultant and founder of www.diaryofatileaddict.com
00:40 - Ecological analysis
David Kong, Marketing Director - Domus Group
Session 3
Worktop insights
Porcelain Perspectives
The insider’s guide to material selection and design detailing for aesthetically stunning, stress-free porcelain worktop installations.
Ben Hawkins, Managing Director - Harlequin Tiles
Session 4
Sustainable specifications
The concluding session investigates and evaluates the sustainability pathways of one of Italy’s most respected tile groups, and a Spanish pacesetter in surface finishes and façades, plus a start-up that places care for the planet at the very heart of its business model.
00:00 - Introduction
Joe Simpson, Ceramic Consultant and founder of www.diaryofatileaddict.com
00:45 - Sustonable: The evolution of a new sector-leading sustainable material
Laurens Van Graafeiland, CEO - Sustonable
18:26 - Going green and still growing
Emilio Mudrak, UK Agent - Iris Ceramica Group
