Meet the Speakers for Future Spaces 2025
- layrddesignltd
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 26
Future Spaces 2025 is just around the corner, and this year, it's getting bigger and more international. If you're passionate about interior design, sustainability, or the future of commercial spaces, this is the event you won’t want to miss. The event will be on the 1st & 2nd October 2025 at Jesus College, Cambridge.
But what is Future Spaces? Future Spaces is a two-day event that brings together global thought leaders in architecture, workplace strategy, interior design and wellness innovation. Whether you're shaping the future of offices, gyms, stadia, or mixed-use spaces, you'll leave with insights and inspiration.
Day 1: Welcome & networking
16:30 – 20:00
On day one, you can ease into the event with an informal evening of networking, drinks, and coffee cocktail workshops. Yes, you read that right, coffee cocktails. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed, creative setting.
Day 2: Conference, workshops & conversations
Starts at 09:00
For the second date, get ready for a day packed with world-class speakers, interactive sessions, and inspiring discussions. From neuroarchitecture and inclusive design to circular economy strategies and workplace innovation, the content is as forward-thinking as the spaces we aim to create.
2025 Speaker highlights
Meet some of the brilliant minds who will be speaking at Future Spaces:
Sophie Schuller – Neuroarchitecture expert from TU Eindhoven, exploring how buildings impact our health, stress, and mental wellbeing.
Jonathan Rush – Lighting Director at Hoare Lea, with 20+ years of experience on how lighting transforms our mood and function.
Jason Danziger – Berlin-based architect blending design, art, and anthropology for spaces that tell human stories.
Dr. Elizabeth C. Nelson – Biomedical engineer with the Smart Building Collective, leading research on inclusive and high-performing workplaces.
Dr. Heather Wray – Sustainability researcher at TNO, specialising in circular economies, green infrastructure, and urban agriculture.
Gustavo Valbuena – Strategic Foresight Director at ACTIU (Spain), forecasting how workplace design must evolve to meet tomorrow’s needs.
Eleanor Penny – Head of Workplace Design at Layrd Design. Interior designer included in Mix Interiors 30 Under 30 Class of 2025.
Becky Gordon – Regional Sustainability Manager at Interface.
Ella Shuttleworth – Sustainability Manager for Morgan Sindall Construction East.
“Future Spaces is becoming a global hub for forward-thinking design, wellness, and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and exchange ideas.”— Will Mayes, CEO & Founder, Layrd Design
Who should attend?
Future Spaces welcomes everyone interested in design, sustainability or if you are a business owner rethinking the workplace, commercial spaces and the wellness industry, or simply passionate about designing better spaces for people and the planet... Future Spaces 2025 is for you.
Secure your spot
Tickets are available on: futurespacesevent.co.uk or directly on Eventbrite.
Get in touch with our team for any questions about FS or to enquire sponsored tickets at hello@future-spaces.co.uk —limited availability!
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long.
Join us in Cambridge this 1st and 2nd of October.
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