Cosentino strengthens its connection with design at the Fifth Annual C.Next Designers Summit

• More than 300 attendees, including designers, leading brands executives and media, came together in Cancun for four days of immersive programming and partnership.

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Macael (Almeria), 30^th January 2026.-. Cosentino, global leader company in the production of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, celebrated its fifth annual C.Next Designers summit back where it all began at the Nizuc Resort & Spa from January 26-29, 2026. This milestone event gathered more than 300 influential designers and brand partners from across North America to engage in the five senses through thought-provoking panels and immersive experiences. This summit evidences the company's growing connection with design sector.

At this one-of-a-kind event, Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful, served as Master of Ceremonies, bringing together industry leaders, including top and emerging designers and brands, during four days of engaging programming with more than a dozen sessions. In addition, Cosentino expanded relationships with media partners, collaborating with: Hearst, Architectural Digest, Interior Design, Luxe Interiors + Design, Business of Home, and Modern Luxury.

In addition to the involvement of Cosentino's top executives, the summit featured prominent figures such as Matthew Briggs, CEO of Four Hands; Richard Fleming, architect and neuroscientist; Karen Haller, trends and color expert; Dr. Ben Hoffman, Corporate Medical Director of Whirlpool; Kyle Connaughton, chef and owner of Single Thread; or Jason Weingarten, CEO of The Alinea Group, among others. Among the designers and interior designers, it is worth mentioning the participation of names such as Amber Lewis; Hector Esrawe; Stephanie Larsen; Colin King, Mikel Welch, Richard Anuszkiewicz or Kerrie Kelly.

Also, for the first time, Cosentino partnered with brands including Architectural Grille, Feeney, James Martin Vanities, Kohler, Lutron, and Urban Bonfire to create immersive, uniquely branded Villa experiences. At the heart of the celebration, presenting sponsor NKBA|KBIS, hosted a vibrant fiesta, bringing the spirit of design to life in Cancun. The summit broadly featured more than 25 brand partners, including the some leading brands as Kholer, Lutron, James Martin Vanities, Urban Bonfire, Freepower, Bauteam, Miele, The Galley, Benjamin Moore or Planika.

After C.Next Fabricators Summit, the company concludes January with two events that brought together more than 900 design professionals, along with representatives from leading US and Canada manufacturers and installers, demonstrating its leadership in the North American industry. Cosentino's next relevant date will take place in Orlando (FL) where the latest edition of KBIS will be held from February 17 to 19.