Interior design is an ever-changing field. Industry events can help you keep up with the latest trends and tips while also providing valuable networking opportunities. To help you plan out your next year we’ve compiled a list of the best interior design events happening in 2025 and 2026.
Keep scrolling to find the event (or events) that will help propel your business forward.
In order to decide which event(s) are best for you, start by looking at the focus of each event, noting which ones align with your business growth goals. Next, make sure the location, timing, and pricing work for you.
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Interior design conferences and trade shows in 2025 & 2026
Get a bird’s eye view of all of the upcoming conference dates.
2025 dates
| April 26 – 30, 2025 | High Point Market | High Point, NC |
| May 15 – 21, 2025 | NYCxDESIGN | New York, NY |
| May 18 – 20, 2025 | International Contemporary Furniture Fair | New York, NY |
| May 20 – 22, 2025 | Clerkenwell Design Week | London, UK |
| June 4 – 7, 2025 | AIA25 Conference on Architecture & Design | Boston, MA |
| June 4 – 7, 2025 | Design Shanghai | Shanghai, China |
| June 11 – 16, 2025 | Design Miami Art Basel | Messe Basel, Switzerland |
| June 12 – 13, 2025 | WASET Sustainable Interior Design | San Francisco, CA |
| July 15 – 21, 2025 | Atlanta Market | Atlanta, GA |
| July 27 – 31, 2025 | Las Vegas Market | Las Vegas, NV |
| August 3 – 5, 2025 | NY Now: Summer Market | New York, NY |
| September 4 – 8, 2025 | Maison & Objet | Paris, France |
| September 5 – 15, 2025 | Helsinki Design Festival | Helsinki, Finland |
| September 13 – 21, 2025 | London Design Festival (LDF) | London, UK |
| September 16 – 17, 2025 | ArchLIGHT Summit 2025 | Dallas, TX |
| September 27 – October 5, 2025 | Atlanta Design Festival | Atlanta, GA |
| October 18 – 26, 2025 | Dutch Design Week | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| October 21 – 27, 2025 | Design Miami Paris | Paris, France |
| October 25 – 29, 2025 | High Point Market | High Point, NC |
| November 9 – 10, 2025 | BDNY | New York, NY |
| December 2 – 7, 2025 | Design Miami | Miami, FL |
2026 dates
| January 15 – 19, 2026 | Maison & Objet | Paris, France |
| January 20 – 23, 2026 | IMM Cologne | Cologne, Germany |
| January 22, 2026 | Interior Design Show (IDS) | Toronto, ON |
| February 1 – 3, 2025 | NY Now: Winter Market | New York, NY |
| February 3 – 7, 2026 | Stockholm Furniture Fair | Stockholm, Sweden |
| April 21 – 26, 2026 | Salone del Mobile.Milano | Fiera Milano, Rho Italy |
| April 22 – 23, 2026 | International Conference on Building, Architecture, and Urbanism (ICBAU) | New York, NY |
| April 25 – 29, 2026 | High Point Market | High Point, NC |
| October 17 – 21, 2026 | High Point Market | High Point, NC |
Event details
Keep reading for descriptions of the conferences listed in the tables above.
1. High Point Market
Focus: Wholesale product discovery
Location: North Carolina
Dates: Spring and Fall shows, April 26th-30th and October 25-29th, 2025
Pricing: Passes are free if purchased in advance, or $30 per person at the door. Buyer applications must be approved before the event or attendance will not be granted.
Known as the largest furnishing market, High Point Market is filled with not only the year’s top pieces, but also exciting, inspiration-sparking events and experiences. The conference aims to provide a “homecoming” feel for designers across the globe, making networking feel more natural.
2. SpArc Interiors
Focus: Commercial design
Location: Texas
Dates: March 23rd-25th, 2025
Pricing: Tickets are required, but all designers must request invitations before gaining access to pricing information and purchase ability.
SpArc Interiors is an interior design conference geared toward commercial designers. Thought leaders will share insights into the field’s most challenging topics while table groups discuss. And since only a small number of applications are accepted, the tight-knit community makes it easier to network.
3. AIA25
Focus: Architecture and design
Location: Boston
Dates: June 4th-7th, 2025
Pricing: Ticket pricing will be released in early 2025.
AIA25 is a well-known architecture and design conference that is filled with exhibits. You can expect to learn more about everything from business software (like DesignFiles) to the year’s top home products. In addition to exhibits, you’ll also have ample opportunity for networking, workshops, and seminars.
4. IDS 2026 Toronto (Interior Design Show)
Focus: Interior design business
Location: Toronto
Dates: January 22nd, 2026
Pricing: Ticket purchasing begins mid-October. Based on past events, you can expect tickets to cost around $30 with slight savings when purchased online in advance.
IDS 2025 is Canada’s premier showcase of new products and interior design concepts. The conference aims to be “experiential and transformative,” with opportunities that include product and trend discovery, networking, and discussion led by key industry experts.
5. NY Now
NY Now: Wholesale product discovery
Location: New York City
Dates: August 3rd – 5th, 2025
Pricing: Registration is free, but you must qualify via the conference’s buyer application before attending. Interior designers are asked to provide proof of certification, professional designation, or membership in an industry association.
NY Now is open to wholesale buyers from all industries (think retail designers, buyers, business owners, and importers/exporters). For interior designers, it’s a top spot for wholesale product discovery. Outside of finding new brands and products, you can expect thought-provoking panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. The event also offers a focus on networking and partnership building between brands.
6. Las Vegas Market
Focus: Wholesale product discovery
Location: Las Vegas
Dates: January 26th-30th, 2025
Pricing: Admission is free, but you must provide proof of your interior design business to enter (think interior design licenses or certifications, websites with your name listed as owner/designer, etc.).
Las Vegas Market is filled with unique and trendy wholesale products. The event is topped off with educational events and networking opportunities, making it a great event for not only product sourcing but also for growing your interior design business.
7. NeoCon
Focus: Commercial design
Location: Chicago
Dates: June 9th-11th, 2025
Pricing: Event information is still being released, but NeoCon has been free to attend in past years.
NeoCon boasts of being “the most important event of the year for the commercial design industry.” You can expect to view up-and-coming products, attend educational workshops on the industry’s most pressing topics, and network with designers from all commercial realms.
8. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show)
Focus: Kitchen and bathroom design
Location: Las Vegas
Dates: February 25th-27th, 2025
Pricing: Costs vary by registration date, career label, and more. You can view a full pricing guide for KBIS here.
KBIS is North America’s premier Kitchen and Bath industry show. You can expect to experience all kitchen and bath design aspects, from a showroom filled with year’s top products to chats with leading designers on KBIS’s NextStage. With more than 75 Voices from the Industry sessions, you can choose to learn more about topics that fit your business.
9. NY Interior Design and Decoration
Focus: Interior design research
Location: New York
Dates: January 30th-31st, 2025
Pricing: Fees vary — you can find a pricing chart and information on conference certificates here.
The International Conference on Interior Design and Decoration by WASET offers a unique, research-based focus. Attend to take part in presentations and discussions on the industry’s latest innovations, trends, and challenges.
10. WASET Sustainable Interior Design
Focus: Sustainability
Location: San Fransisco
Dates: June 12th-13th, 2025
Pricing: Fees vary — you can find a pricing chart and information on conference certificates here.
This conference centers around sustainable interior design, keeping WASET’s focus on industry research. Field experts will present and discuss trends and concerns relating to sustainability and interior design.
11. Atlanta Design Festival Creative Futures Conference
Focus: Innovative trends and the future of design
Location: Atlanta
Dates: September 27th-October 5th, 2025.
Pricing: $75
Atlanta Design Festival’s Creative Futures Conference brings together design leaders from all industries. Industry experts will share how innovative designs transform business, climate, culture, and community. This year’s theme, “Now That You Know, What Will You Do?” focuses on human-centered design.
12. ArchLIGHT Summit 2025
Focus: Lighting design
Location: Dallas
Dates: September 16th-17th, 2025
Pricing: Register in advance to attend for free. General admission tickets are $75 per person at the door. Educational session access costs $50 and needs to be purchased online.
Learn all of the latest lighting trends and design tips at Inside Lighting’s ArchLIGHT Summit 2025. The conference will include exhibits filled with the latest lighting styles and technology, as well as expert-led panels. Everything will occur in the Dallas Market Center, which is already home to 1 million square feet of permanent lighting displays.
13. International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Focus: Contemporary furniture design
Location: New York City
Dates: May 18th-20th, 2025
Pricing: Ticket price and registration are yet to be released for 2025
ICFF features trending sustainable furniture products, as well as inspiring speakers and educational panels. It also offers unique networking spaces designed to make relationship-building feel natural.
14. Maison & Objet
Focus: Interior decor
Location: Paris, France
Dates: January 15th – 19th, 2026
Pricing: Tickets range from €35 to 80.
Maison & Objet is an immersive interior design experience that explores the intersection of construction and decoration. Attendees discover emerging design trends, innovative materials, and groundbreaking collaborations, while connecting with industry leaders, creators, and trendsetters redefining the future of interiors.
15. Salone del Mobile.Milano
Focus: Furniture and lighting
Location: Milan, Italy
Dates: April 21st – 26th, 2026
Pricing: Trade visitor tickets range from €56 to 80.
Salone del Mobile.Milano is a leading event for interior design professionals, showcasing pioneering designs and sustainable innovations. Visitors gain insights into industry trends, explore cutting-edge product collections, and connect with global brands shaping the future of living spaces.
16. Design Miami / Art Basel
Focus: Art
Location: Messe Basel, Switzerland
Dates: June 11th – 16th, 2025
Pricing: Tickets are 69 to 250 CHF.
As a premier art event, Design Miami / Art Basel features top global galleries and thousands of contemporary and modern artists. Attendees explore diverse creative expressions, gain insights into the art market, and experience influential trends shaping the cultural landscape.
17. Helsinki Design Festival
Focus: Nordic design
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Dates: September 5th – 15th, 2025
Pricing: Over one hundred different events happen throughout the week, and most of them are free.
Helsinki Design Festival celebrates two decades of Nordic creativity, highlighting how design shapes happiness and well-being. Through exhibitions, talks, and city-wide experiences, visitors explore innovative ideas, cultural insights, and design’s role in improving everyday life.
18. BDNY
Focus: Hospitality
Location: New York, NY
Dates: November 9th – 10th, 2025
Pricing: Industry professionals must apply to attend. The cost is around $425 for a two-day conference pass.
BDNY is a dynamic gathering for boutique hospitality professionals, offering exclusive access to cutting-edge design products, trend insights, and expert-led sessions. Attendees connect with top vendors and creatives, gaining fresh ideas to elevate guest experiences and brand storytelling.
19. ICBAU
Focus: Architecture and urbanism
Location: New York, NY
Dates: April 22nd – 23rd, 2026
Pricing: The event costs € 250 to 500 depending on which ticket your purchase.
International Conference on Building, Architecture and Urbanism (ICBAU) is an interdisciplinary conference where academics, researchers, and practitioners share innovative research and practical solutions in architecture, building, and urbanism. Participants explore emerging trends, sustainable design practices, and critical challenges shaping the future of built environments.
20. London Design Festival
Focus: Interior design
Location: London, UK
Dates: September 13th – 21st, 2025
Pricing: For industry professionals, tickets are free in advance or £15 at the door.
For its 23rd year, London Design Festival showcases bold, immersive installations and celebrates design’s role in cultural and ecological innovation. Through interactive exhibits and public art, visitors explore how design can inspire change, support sustainability, and connect communities through meaningful, thought-provoking experiences.
21. IMM Cologne
Focus: Furniture
Location: Cologne, Germany
Dates: January 20th – 23rd, 2026
Pricing: Pricing information isn’t available yet, but tickets will go on sale here.
IMM Cologne is a leading interior design trade fair where industry professionals explore the latest in furniture trends, innovative retail solutions, and modern lifestyle concepts. It’s a key platform for discovering new products and connecting with global design leaders.
22. Design Shanghai
Focus: Design innovation
Location: Shanghai, China
Dates: June 4th – 7th, 2025
Pricing: Single-day tickets range from $20 to $60 depending on how soon you buy them. Four-day tickets cost between $50 and $125.
Design Shanghai is Asia’s premier international design event, showcasing an eclectic mix of Eastern and Western design innovation. Visitors engage with cutting-edge installations, attend world-class conferences, and explore future trends in interior design, materials, and lifestyle aesthetics.
23. Stockholm Furniture Fair
Focus: Nordic furniture
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Dates: February 3rd – 7th, 2026
Pricing: Tickets range from 135 to 555 SEK depending on how many days you attend.
Celebrating the essence of Scandinavian aesthetics, the Stockholm Furniture Fair offers a deep dive into Nordic furniture and lighting design. Attendees explore innovative materials, sustainable solutions, and creative expressions through inspiring exhibitions, emerging designer showcases, and thought-provoking talks.
24. Dutch Design Week
Focus: Interior design
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dates: October 18th – 26th, 2025
Pricing: Tickets aren’t yet on sale, but will be available here.
Dutch Design Week showcases visionary ideas shaping the future of design. With a strong focus on innovation, experimentation, and sustainability, it invites visitors to explore how designers are rethinking everyday life, tackling global challenges, and pushing creative boundaries.
Frequently asked questions
The High Point Market in North Carolina is an industry favorite. It’s filled with wholesale product previews and expert panels for personal growth. However, it’s the unique and effective focus on holistic networking that sets it apart from other interior design events.
IDS Toronto will be Canada’s best interior design event in 2025. From a showroom filled with the latest trending products, to educational seminars and networking opportunities, this event has everything you need to help your business grow.
Don’t just plan to attend — plan to connect. Conferences are filled with things to hear and see (wholesale products, design trends, expert seminars, etc.). But they’re also filled with relationship opportunities.
Speak with others as often as you can. Make connections with other designers, wholesale providers, industry experts, speakers, and panel members. Take advantage of networking opportunities like discussion events and dinners out. Because of it, you may come home with a new client (or a future referral).
For more detailed advice on connecting with others to grow your business, check out our complete guide to networking and referrals for interior designers.
The benefits of attending these conventions and trade shows can be broken down into two categories: education and connection.
First, interior design events can help you learn more about up-and-coming trends and the unique needs of today’s clients. They can help you discover the latest products, collections, and brands. Viewing these items in–person may provide more inspiration than seeing photos online. Along with product discovery, you can learn about business strategy, the most effective tools for interior designers, and more.
Second, interior design events give you the opportunity to build relationships with others in the industry. You can network with potential clients, wholesale providers, and field experts. These relationships can both expand your business and help you grow as a designer.
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