Workspace Design Show opens this week on 5 & 6 november in Amsterdam

The wait is nearly over: the Workspace Design Show (5–6 November 2025, Hall 5, RAI Amsterdam) will welcome thousands of workplace professionals next week, including architects, designers, and occupiers from across Europe. This year’s edition invites visitors to “Activate the Senses”, turning every corner of Hall 5 into a vibrant, multi-sensory exploration of how design can transform the way we work, feel, and connect.

Here’s a handy checklist for your visit:
Getting Here Made Easy
-Print your badge before you arrive — it will save time at the entrance. Collect your lanyard at the registration area and walk straight in.

-By Train: Direct service from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam RAI Station (10 minutes). The venue is just a 3-minute walk from the station.
-By Metro: Take Line 52 to Europaplein Station, right next to Hall 5.
-By Car: Follow the A10 Ring Road – Exit S109 (RAI). Pre-book your parking for €29/day to save time: RAI Parking.

Start Your Visit with a Treat
Upon entering Hall 5, you’ll be greeted by the aroma of the onsite pasta station, serving freshly prepared dishes to keep you fueled for a full day of discovery.

Activate the Senses: Design Experiences
The show opens into experiential spaces curated by some of the Netherlands’ most creative design studios:

-Radiance Lounge – M Moser Associates
-Mood Board Contest – Biophilic Design Academy
-Design Talks Lounge – UNS
-Occupiers Forum Space – Casper Schwarz Architects
-Workplace Experience Lounge by Mecanoo

Conference Agenda Highlights
Don’t miss the session “Designing to facilitate social interaction and human connection” (09:55–10:40), chaired by Sandra Gritti, Director of Experience Insights at Aeto Strategy. Panelists include Sanne Schenk (TANK Design), Rodi van der Horst (INBO), Sandra J. Klaasman (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and Kara Miotke (IA Interior Architects).

Exhibitors
Explore over 800 interior and workplace products from global and local brands including Vitra, Pedrali, Humanscale, Kvadrat, Kettal, Nowy Styl, Vepa, Sedus, Tarkett, Interface, Belysse, and more.

Speakers You’ll Want to Hear From
Expect thought-provoking discussions from companies such as Amazon, Adidas, Booking.com, ABN AMRO, Colliers, JLL, OMA, MVRDV, and Gensler. Topics range from hybrid culture and wellbeing to smart design, sustainability, and the art of creating spaces that connect people.

Evening Highlights
On 5 November from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the design community gathers for the official networking party, a chance to celebrate creativity, reconnect with peers, and meet new collaborators in a relaxed setting within Hall 5. Simultaneously, the FRAME Awards will celebrate the most forward-thinking interior projects of the year.

Don’t Miss the Official Show Guide
Pick up your complimentary printed show guide, designed by media partner FRAME Magazine, featuring exclusive insights from content partner Workwire, brand spotlights, and a preview of upcoming Workspace Design Show events.

Visitor Information
Venue: RAI Amsterdam, Hall 5 (Access via Entrance L)
Wednesday 5 November 2025: 9:30am – 7:30pm (Networking Party: 5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Thursday 6 November 2025: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Extras: Complimentary still or sparkling water at the Hydration Station (Stand A98). You can also catch up on work calls or meet colleagues at the Radiance Lounge with drinks and snacks.
Join thousands of architects, designers, occupiers, and workplace specialists at Europe’s leading workplace interiors and design event.

Registration is free: www.workspaceshow.nl