# Design Swansea #86 - Carl Dixon and Ben Ballantyne

- Dates: 3 September 2026
- Location: HQ Urban Kitchen, Swansea, United Kingdom
- Address: 37 Orchard Street, Swansea, SA1 5AJ
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

Join the vibrant community of design enthusiasts at Design Swansea #86, featuring insightful talks by industry leaders Carl Dixon and Ben Ballantyne.

## Who attends

The event provides an opportunity for local designers and business professionals to engage in knowledge sharing and expand their professional networks.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://eventslist.co.uk/swansea/events/design-swansea-86-carl-dixon-and-ben-ballantyne-2026-09-03)
- [Registration](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Swansea/HQ-Urban-Kitchen/Design-Swansea-86---Carl-Dixon-and-Ben-Ballantyne/42580716/?sktag=15752)

## Sponsors and partners

- MeeCreative
- Waters Creative
- tcols.design
- Swansea College of Art
- Gower College
- Swansea University
- Urban HQ
- 4theRegion

## Where to stay

- **The Dragon Hotel**: 120 m from the venue, 39 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5LS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dragon-hotel.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1792 657100
- **Dolphin SA1 Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 12-14 Whitewalls, Swansea, SA1 3AA
- **Travelodge**: 300 m from the venue, Princess Way, SA1 3LQ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/333/Swansea-Central-hotel)
- **Windsor Lodge Hotel**: 370 m from the venue, Mount Pleasant, SA1 6EG
- **Premier Inn**: 380 m from the venue, Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/wales/glamorgan/swansea/swansea-city-centre.html)
- **Grand Hotel**: 460 m from the venue, Ivey Place, Swansea, SA1 1NX
- **Morgans Hotel**: 490 m from the venue, Somerset Place, Swansea, SA1 1RR
  - [Hotel website](https://www.morganshotel.co.uk)
- **Swansea Marriott Hotel**: 790 m from the venue, 4 stars, Trawler Road, Swansea, SA1 3SS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/swsdt-swansea-marriott-hotel)
  - Phone: +44 1792 642020

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/design-swansea-86-carl-dixon-and-ben-ballantyne/