You may have already come across the new boutique specifier event, FRONT. And if you haven’t already registered, we want to lay out the top 5 reasons you should get yourself down to Carriageworks 9 – 10 August.
You may have already come across the new boutique specifier event, FRONT. And if you haven’t already registered, we want to lay out the top 5 reasons you should get yourself down to Carriageworks 9 – 10 August.
Complete your registration to attend FRONT before Sunday 22 July to be eligible to enter a prize pool with beautiful products up for grabs from Living Edge, Designer Rugs, Flos, Herman Miller and Zip Water.
Designer Rugs: 200 x 300cm Rift Rug from the Transient collection, RRP $3,720. Designed in Australia and hand-tufted in New Zealand wool, with highlights of bamboo silk.
Living Edge: FLOS IC Table Lamp, RRP $800. A table lamp providing diffused light. Made with a brass frame, brown glass opal diffuser, and built-in dimming capabilities.
Herman Miller: Aeron Chair, RRP starting from $1,495. Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick for Herman Miller. The Aeron Chair has been remastered to meet the needs of today’s work. With the help of original co-designer Don Chadwick, the chair has been updated based on the latest research around the science of sitting, and advancements in materials, manufacturing and technology.
Zip Water: Zip Water’s instant boiling, cooled and sparkling water tapware systems bring a level of luxury and convenience to your home, office, or even your favourite café.
Register now to secure a place in our FRONT FORUM seminars. Places are limited and are filling up quickly – don’t miss the chance to attend talks with industry leaders on topics such as how to build a successful design practice and the design details that make a great hospitality space.
3. GET A CHUNK OF CPD POINTS IN ONE GO
With six different CPD events worth up to one point each, FRONT offers the opportunity to fast-track your professional development.
4. GET AHEAD OF THE CROWD
Register now to take advantage of our brand matchmaking technology. You’ll get a 360 view of the whole show, and the opportunity to make appointments with the brands you want to meet. And networking isn’t just limited to exhibitor stands. We’re providing meeting tables and business lounges for a premium networking experience so you can finally have that coffee (or a wine) with your peers.
5. ENDLESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
With 100 leading brands exhibiting, 40 experts presenting at seminars and 4000+ attendees from five different industries, FRONT offers endless networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on the chance to make crucial connections for your business.
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