In 2026, the ACF London celebrates its 70th anniversary. Rather than celebrating the ACF itself, we want this to be an ACF – A Celebration of Friends, of our partners, of birthdays and anniversaries, such as the Vienna Design Week that has been launched 20 years ago. We are delighted that its Director Gabriel Roland will give an anniversary talk on the theme of ‘Planning to Stay Different’ at Clerkenwell Design Week, introduced by Marlon Cera-Marle, Director of Clerkenwell Design Week.

Advantage Austria, Austria’s official trade promotion agency, will showcase a curated mix of leading Austrian brands and emerging talent covering flooring, furniture and lighting design under the umbrella of the Austrian Collection at Clerkenwell Design Week. The showcase will present seven innovative designers and companies to an international audience in a unique venue - the historic Crypt of The Order of St John, situated in one of the main exhibition venues of Clerkenwell Design Week.

For three days, from 19 to 21 May 2026, London's creative hub Clerkenwell will once again set the stage for the annual Clerkenwell Design Week. Clerkenwell, an area right in the heart of London, is host to a thriving community of designers and architects - in fact it is the place in the world where you can find the most creative businesses per square mile. With over 600 events, from inspiring talks on emerging design trends and stunning installations to curated exhibitions and exclusive design hotspots, the award-winning Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK's leading design festival - a must-attend event for anyone who loves creativity, innovation and style.

This year Advantage Austria are proud to showcase these seven outstanding Austrian brands: Austria Wood, Braun Lockenhaus, Hussl Sitzmöbel, Kohlmaier, Mafi Naturholzböden, Studio Palatin, and WOKA Lamps Vienna.

Address and details on how to register for the festival:

You can find The Austrian Collection at The Crypt, The Order of St John, St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ (please note this venue has limited disabled access as parts of the building date back to the 12th century). To claim your free CDW ticket please visit the following link: Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 Registration.

For any further information on the exhibitors or questions around the event please contact the team at Advantage Austria London at london@advantageaustria.org.