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.
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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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 2025 Toronto (Interior Design Show)
Focus: Interior design business
Location: Toronto
Dates: January 23rd-26th, 2025
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: February 2nd-4th, 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 7th-8th, 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.
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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