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MARKA London, 13 October 2026. Capsule Edition: design, lifestyle and cultural influence. The Design Museum, London. Exclusive global partner: STEPEVI.
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About MARKA London

MARKA London brings design, lifestyle, hospitality, and editorial culture into a focused London format.

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Speakers

A curated group of influential voices from design, culture, interiors, and contemporary living.
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MARKA x STEPEVI

MARKA London celebrates the launch of an exclusive global partnership between STEPEVI and MARKA.

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The Venue

The Design Museum: The cultural home for contemporary design in London.
13 OCTOBER 2026
THE DESIGN MUSEUM, LONDON

THE DAY AT A GLANCE

10:00

EXPRESS BREAKFAST

Registration · Networking
Es Devlin: Other Worlds Exhibition Tour
(3 groups of 30 pax)

MORNING SESSIONS

  1. 10:50

    BJ CUNNINGHAM

    WELCOME TO MARKA LONDON
  2. 11:00Opening keynote

    ES DEVLIN

    In dialogue with JOHANNA AGERMAN ROSS
    OTHER WORLDS

    What brings people together? Thinking, making, creativity and connection.

  3. 11:20

    KENT JACKSON

    In dialogue with TONY CHAMBERS
    DESIGNING THE FUTURE

    How research, innovation and technology are shaping the architecture of tomorrow.

  4. 11:40

    ALEX EAGLE

    In dialogue with ÇAĞDAŞ ERTUNA
    WHEN VISION BECOMES TASTE

    Where fashion, design and belonging meet.

  5. 12:00

    AYŞEGÜL YÜREKLİ ŞENGÖR &
    AYŞE ŞENGÖR ONGER

    In dialogue with TONY CHAMBERS
    BREAK THE PATTERN

    Beyond product. Leading with culture.

  6. 12:20

    SHAYNE BRADY

    In dialogue with DYLAN JONES
    THE ART OF ATMOSPHERE

    Creating places that move us and make us return.

  7. 12:40

    SEBASTIAN CONRAN

    In dialogue with ÇAĞDAŞ ERTUNA
    DESIGN WAS SUPPOSED TO MAKE LIFE BETTER. DOES IT?

    More choice. More objects. More noise. But are we living better?

  8. 13:00

    TARA BERNERD

    In dialogue with DYLAN JONES
    THE NEW LANGUAGE OF LUXURY

    How design turns a destination into an experience.

13:30

LUNCH BREAK

Book signing with Dylan Jones — Table Hopping
Es Devlin: Other Worlds Exhibition Tour
(3 groups of 30 pax)

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

  1. 14:30

    HARRY HANDELSMAN

    In dialogue with ÇAĞDAŞ ERTUNA
    SEEING WHAT OTHERS DON’T

    How vision, risk and conviction transform place and the way we live.

  2. 14:50

    JEREMY KING

    In dialogue with DYLAN JONES
    WITHOUT RESERVATION

    Lessons from a Life in Restaurants

  3. 15:10

    İREM KINAY, SEDA GAZİOĞLU &
    CEM MİRAP

    In dialogue with CAROLINE RUSH
    THE ISTANBUL EFFECT

    How a city leaves its mark on art, design and social life within and beyond its borders.

  4. 15:30

    TOM ATTON MOORE &
    ALFHILD KÜLPER

    In dialogue with BJ CUNNINGHAM
    A WORLD YOU CAN FEEL

    How textile reconnects us with touch, emotion, imagination, art & craft.

  5. 15:50Closing keynote

    ANNIE DOBLE & FAT TONY

    In dialogue with CAROLINE RUSH
    WHO SHAPES CULTURE?

    How fashion and music shape the way we live.

  6. 16:15

    CLOSING & END OF THE DAY

How to Attend

How to Attend MARKA London

For invitations, attendance requests and collaboration inquiries regarding the MARKA London Event, please contact us by phone or email.

Day Access

DAY ACCESS SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.

Thank you for your interest in MARKA London.

See you all on 13 October at the Design Museum. The day begins at 10:00.

By Invitation

Available exclusively to guests invited by STEPEVI, MARKA’s Exclusive Global Partner.

Please RSVP via the link provided in your personal invitation.