Cosentino consolidates its union with design in a new edition of C.Next Designers

• The company concludes the 4th edition of “C.Next Designers”, bringing together 250 designers, interior designers and representatives of firms in the sector.

Cantoria (Almeria), January 27th, 2025 - Following the completion of the Convention held last week for manufacturers and installers in North America, Cosentino yesterday closed the fourth edition of its “C.Next Designers” conference. Once again held at the Grand Velas Hotel in Riviera Maya (Mexico), the event brought together 250 designers, interior designers and representatives of other firms in the sector and industry organizations, confirming the growing link between the company and the world of design and interior design.

From January 23 through Sunday, January 26, the company brought together emerging and established designers, together with executives from some of the best firms in the industry and editors from publications such as Elle Decor, House Beautiful and Veranda for an immersive and collaborative experience. The Convention's agenda, with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and KBIS acting as brand partner, featured a dozen sessions and round tables that addressed topics such as innovation, luxury, wellness or craftsmanship, as well as different case studies on how design and interior design impact our daily lives. The event also served to showcase Cosentino's latest product innovations and solutions in different spaces and applications.

In addition to the participation of Cosentino's top executives, the conference was attended by figures such as Jennifer Kolstad, Global Brand and Design Director of Ford Motor Company; Lauren Rottet, President of Rottet Studio; Katrina Ralston, President of Feeney Inc; Jonathan Leary, CEO of Remedy Place; Siobhan Barry, Design Director of Gensler, and Kathy Kuo, CEO of Kathy Kuo Home.

Among the designers, it is worth mentioning the participation of names such as Allison Paladino, of Paladino Rudd Interior Design; Young Huh; César Giraldo of César Giraldo Design; Heather French, Principal Designer of French & French Interiors; Mikel Welch, interior designer and television presenter; Scott Pask or Fernando Wong, founder of Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design. In addition to them, there will be the presence as assistants of other renowned figures such as Tom Filicia, Celerie Kimble, Amanda Lindroth, Kerrie Kelly, and Alena Capra.

At the level of sectorial entities and industry representatives, it is worth mentioning the presence of Bill Darcy, CEO of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA); Jake Slatnick, CEO of FreePower; Ryan Bloom, President of Urban Bonfire; or Max Valentine, CEO of Valentine Companies, Danver. As is the case with “C.Next Designers Europe”, the conference not only brings together leading personalities, but also has the support and collaboration of relevant companies in the sector. In this new North American edition, firms such as Kholer, Bauteam, Miele, The Galley, Benjamin Moore, Hestan or Fabuwook, among many others, have wanted to be present as partners of the event.

With this event, the company concludes two weeks in which it has brought together a total of more than 700 design and interior design professionals, together with representatives of the leading manufacturers and installers of the United States and Canada in “CNEXT Fabricators”, showing once again its ability to convene and leadership in the industry. Cosentino's next meeting in North America will take place in Las Vegas, where a new edition of KBIS, the most important trade fair in the region for the kitchen and bath industry, will be held from February 25 to 27.