Discover smarter, greener living with Daikin at Grand Designs Live
Join us at Birmingham’s NEC from 3–5 October 2025 on Stand D20. Explore the latest in sustainable heating and cooling, get expert home advice, and discover how Daikin can cut your bills while making your home warmer, greener and more comfortable.
What’s on at Stand D20:
- Live showcases – Get hands-on with our latest innovations, including next-generation heat pumps.
- Expert answers – Understand how heat pumps work, the savings you could make, and why they’re right for UK homes.
- Next steps made easy – Thinking of switching? We’ll connect you with a trusted Daikin installer.
- Meet local installers – Speak directly with installers about your own heat pump journey.
- Smarter living with Hive – Find out how Hive gives you comfort and control at your fingertips.
- Win an air purifier – Sign up to our newsletter for your chance to win a Daikin air purifier worth £250 in our daily prize draw.
Seminars and inspiring talks
Join us in the Sustainability Theatre to learn how to make your home warmer, greener and more affordable. Hear practical ways to cut bills, see how heat pumps work in real homes, and discover the benefits of switching to sustainable heating.
Learn more at our panel sessions
- Friday 13.00
- Sunday 12.00
- Sunday 13.00
- Sunday 16.00
Friday 3rd October, 13:00 – Sustainability Stage
Designing for independence and sustainability
Speakers: Leah Felgate, Barry Littlemore (Daikin UK)
This talk explores renewable energy systems, and architectural strategies for off-grid or energy-independent living. We'll also consider how smart technology and adaptable design can support aging or limited mobility, ensuring your home remains efficient, accessible, and future-ready as your needs evolve.
Sunday 5th October, 12:00 - Sustainability Stage
Heat pumps: one size doesn’t fit all
Speakers: Hamid Salimi, Matteo Dall’Ombra
Explore how heat pumps are reshaping the way we heat and cool, our homes using low-carbon technology. From air-source to ground-source systems, discover which solution works best for different types of builds and lifestyles. Learn how to pair heat pumps with high-performance design elements like insulation, airtightness, and ventilation to achieve Passivhaus-level comfort and energy efficiency.
Sunday 5th October, 14:00 - Sustainability Stage
Sustainable solutions that won’t break the bank
Speakers: Hamid Salimi, Matteo Dall’Ombra (Daikin UK), Andrew Paradise from Heat Change Evolution
You don’t need a huge budget to make sustainable choices. Discover affordable ways to make your build greener, whether it’s choosing low-impact materials, improving insulation, or upgrading your heating system. Perfect for homeowners looking to balance eco-consciousness with cost-efficiency.
Sunday 5th October, 16:00 - Renovation & Build stage
Designing an intelligent home
Speakers: Matteo Dall’Ombra (Daikin UK)
Build a truly connected home that works for you. From air source heat pumps and smart lighting to security, shading, and climate control, this session explores how integrated technology can simplify daily life, boost energy efficiency, and create a seamless, future-ready living experience.
Celebrating Heat Pump Week 2025
Grand Designs Live takes place right in the middle of Heat Pump Week, a nationwide campaign to shine a spotlight on low-carbon heating. As a proud sponsor, Daikin is leading the conversation on how heat pumps can transform UK homes, cut energy bills and support the transition to a greener future.
See you there
Grand Designs Live runs 3–5 October 2025 at Birmingham’s NEC. We’ll see you at Stand D20.