SEGD London Chapter | London Design Festival | POSITIVE PLACES
Sep 17, 2026You are invited to an exciting, half-day, in-person symposium, followed by a networking reception with drinks
You are invited to an exciting, half-day, in-person symposium with the London Chapter SEGD and Sign Design Society SDS.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK VIA THE UK EVENTBRITE PAGE
POSITIVE PLACES
London, 17 September 2026 – the Sign Design Society (SDS) and the London Chapter of the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) are delighted to announce the next chapter in their acclaimed symposium series for London Design Festival 2026. Sponsored by Portland.
Summary:
This year we’re digging into what’s positive and exciting in the world right now for wayfinding and placemaking – from bold, people-first design to smart new tech – with six outstanding global speakers (TBC). We’ve also got a brilliant venue lined up: accessible, welcoming, and just a really good place to spend a day thinking, talking, and bumping into people you’re genuinely glad to see.
As the speakers are confirmed, along with their subject title, we will update the page – we have some amazing people lined up!
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After: Social / networking drinks and canapés reception 5.15pm–7.15pm on the 8th floor terrace
Tickets:
In person attendance: £40, inclusive of all presentations, refreshments during the 2 scheduled breaks, and a concluding networking drinks and canapés reception
Not able to attend in person?
Don’t miss out! Buy a ticket for post-symposium, time-limited access to the recordings of the six presentations instead: £40
Numbers are strictly limited for this event – so book early!
CLICK HERE TO BOOK VIA THE UK EVENTBRITE PAGE
Event Overview:
Date & Time: Thursday, 17 September 2025, 12:45–18.45 (doors open from 12:15pm for a prompt start at 12.45pm, speakers finish at 5.15pm, drinks reception finishes at 7.15pm)
Venue: 150 Holborn, London, EC1N 2NS
Accessible route: The building is level access from the street to all levels via lifts. Gendered and accessible toilets are available on L1 within the main symposium event area. For the networking drinks reception (L8), there is one non-gendered toilet, with the main toilet facilities on L7 via the stairs or lift.
Ticket Price: £40, inclusive of all presentations and a concluding networking drinks and canapés reception (or buy a time-limited access to the recordings of the six presentations)
Registration: CLICK HERE TO BOOK VIA THE UK EVENTBRITE PAGE
London Design Festival:
This event forms part of the city-wide London Design Festival 2026, celebrating design innovation across disciplines and sectors.
Please note: This is ostensibly an in-person event – the talks will be recorded and available to access under a separate ticket but not streamed live. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the organisers before the event.
More about the talks and speakers
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Numbers to this event are strictly limited – booking as soon as possible is advised.