Here’s a list of five of the best conferences at Maison et Objet 2019! These talks are a must-attend at the tradeshow.

Maison et Objet 2019 is about to start! With only 3 days before the interior design tradeshow starts you probably already have booked one of the best hotels in town and know all about the best places to visit and the restaurants you must try!

But what about the best conferences at Maison et Objet? In case you haven’t decided which ones you’ll be attending, this article will give you an insight into a few you can’t miss.

Portugal – ElDorado Archi, Design and Craft? 

January 21st -2:00 pm – Hall 7

One of the most entertaining talks of this year’s edition of Maison et Objet is bound to be the “PORTUGAL – ELDORADO ARCHI, DESIGN AND CRAFT?”, a unique conference that will be moderated by journalist Guy-Claude Agboton and will count with the knowledge of interior architects from Oitoemponto, Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec as well as Joana Astolfi designer from Astolfi Studio and Amândio Pereira, founder of Covet Foundation. Portugal has been increasingly a game changer in the Design field. As the luxury home design world is moving at a fast pace to improve authenticity and differentiation, top-notch quality has been relying on finest craftsmanship to create unique pieces for one of a kind interiors. An emerging realm that has been in the spotlight where the meticulous and hard-earned skills from master artisans are treasured.

Designer of the year Sebastian Herkner: Designing companions for life

January 18th – 4pm – Hall 7

Sebastian Herkner is the Designer of The Year of Maison et Objet 2019, and so, obviously, Herkner will talk about his life work in a conference where he will explain all of the histories behind his creative process! Don’t miss it!

See also: Meet Sebastian Herkner – Maison et Objet Designer of The Year

EXCUSE MY FRENCH! Or the Art of French Paradox

January 18th – 11 am – Hall 7

This “I do not know what?”, This “spirit of contradiction”, which is all the excellence and impertinence of this ” ART OF LIVING ” so special. Freedom, equality, fraternity, creativity! Don’t miss this amazing Masterclass/ Talk about this year’s theme of Maison et Objet, and that theme was designed by Vincent Grégoire and the NellyRodi Studio.

Rising Talents China: the new scene of Chinese Design

January 19th – 11 am – Hall 7

Following the success of the United Kingdom, Italy and Lebanon editions, China will showcase its Rising Talents at Maison et Objet.  The decision to focus on China’s young designers is a testament to the country’s rapid design-led growth, reflecting Maison et Objet efforts to remain at the forefront of international design progress and development.

Gio-Ponti – A World Work

January 21st – 12 pm – Hall 7

Gio Ponti was one of the Most Iconic Interior Designers of Italy and, in fact, of the entire World. Maison et Objet will pay homage to this great Master and legend of Design with a stunning talk led by Dominique Forest and Sophie Bouilhet-Dumas, two top connoisseurs of this amazing designer’s work!

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