10th–12th April 2008, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
February 21st, 2008
The annual designEX exhibition hits Sydney this week, offering a showcase of trends and innovations in contemporary design and architecture, spread over three days.
The highlight of the exhibition will no doubt be the presence of internationally acclaimed designer, Michael Young – who will look at the future of interior, architecture and design with his keynote presentation.
Celebrity landscaper, Jamie Durie, also returns to the International Seminar Series with his keynote discussion on the future of sustainability and design.
Celebrating its 20th year, designEX 2008 will feature a commemorative event with ’The Design Tunnel’- a historical showcase of memorable interior design products from the past two decades.
designEX is a trade only event.
Event Details
When: Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April 2008
Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Hours: Thursday 10 April 2008 10.00am – 7.00pm
Friday 11 April 2008 9.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 12 April 2008 9.30am – 5.00pm
Entry: Entry is free to pre-registerer professional. Registration at the event will incur a $20 fee. Online registration is available now at www.designex.info/register
Website: www.designex.info

Jamie Durie speaking at designEX 2007
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