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 2026 and 2027.
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.
2026 interior design dates
| Event | Dates (2026) | Location |
| Maison & Objet (Jan) | Jan 14–18, 2026 | Paris, France |
| IMM Cologne | Jan 20–23, 2026 | Cologne, Germany |
| Interior Design Show (IDS) | Jan 22, 2026 | Toronto, ON |
| Stockholm Furniture Fair | Feb 3–7, 2026 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| SpArc Interiors | Mar 22–24, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA |
| Salone del Mobile.Milano | Apr 21–26, 2026 | Milan, Italy |
| High Point Market (Spring) | Apr 25–29, 2026 | High Point, NC |
| ICFF | May 17–19, 2026 | New York, NY |
| NeoCon | Jun 7–10, 2026 | Chicago, IL |
| Art Basel | Jun 18–21, 2026 | Basel, Switzerland |
| Las Vegas Market (Summer) | Jul 26–30, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV |
| NY Now (Summer) | Aug 2–4, 2026 | New York, NY |
| Helsinki Design Festival | Aug 28–Sep 6, 2026 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Maison & Objet (Sep) | Sep 10–14, 2026 | Paris, France |
| London Design Festival | Sep 12–20, 2026 | London, UK |
| ArchLIGHT Summit | Sep 15–16, 2026 | Dallas, TX |
| Atlanta Design Festival | Sep 26–Oct 4, 2026 | Atlanta, GA |
| Dutch Design Week | Oct 17–25, 2026 | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| High Point Market (Fall) | Oct 17–21, 2026 | High Point, NC |
| WASET Sustainable Interior Design | Nov 2–3, 2026 | San Francisco, CA (and digital) |
| BDNY | Nov 8–9, 2026 | New York, NY |
2027 interior design dates
| Event | Dates (2027) | Location |
| IMM Cologne | Jan 19–22, 2027 | Cologne, Germany |
| Las Vegas Market (Winter) | Jan 24–28, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV |
| NY Interior Design & Decoration | Jan 28–29, 2027 | New York, NY |
| KBIS | Feb 2–4, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV |
| Stockholm Furniture Fair | Feb 9–12, 2027 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Design Shanghai | Mar 4–7, 2027 | Shanghai, China |
| IDS Toronto | Mar 16–20, 2027 | Toronto, ON |
| SpArc Interiors | Mar 21–23, 2027 | Florida |
| High Point Market (Spring) | Apr 10–14, 2027 | High Point, NC |
| ICFF | May TBD 2027 | New York, NY |
| AIA Conference (if kept) | May 19–22, 2027 | San Diego, CA |
| NeoCon | Jun 14–16, 2027 | Chicago, IL |
| Art Basel | Jun TBD 2027 | Basel, Switzerland |
| NY Now (Summer) | Aug TBD 2027 | New York, NY |
| Helsinki Design Festival | Aug TBD 2027 | Helsinki, Finland |
| London Design Festival | Sep TBD 2027 | London, UK |
| ArchLIGHT Summit | Sep TBD 2027 | Dallas, TX |
| Atlanta Design Festival | Fall TBD 2027 | Atlanta, GA |
| High Point Market (Fall) | Oct 23–27, 2027 | High Point, NC |
| Dutch Design Week | Oct TBD 2027 | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| BDNY | Nov TBD 2027 | New York, NY |
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 22-26, 2026
- October 17-21, 2026
- April 10-14, 2027
- October 23-27, 2027
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: Palm Springs in 2026, Florida in 2027
Dates:
- March 22-24, 2026
- March 21-23, 2027
Pricing: Tickets are required, but all designers must request invitations before gaining access to pricing information and purchase ability.
Opal Group 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. AIA26
Focus: Architecture and design
Location: San Diego
Dates:
- June 10-13, 2026
- May 19-22, 2027
Pricing: Pricing tiers are $99, $999, and $1,499
AIA26 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 2027 Toronto (Interior Design Show)
Focus: Interior design business
Location: Toronto
Dates: March 16-20, 2027
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 2-4, 2026
- August dates TBD, 2027
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:
- July 26 – 30, 2026
- Jan 24 – 28, 2027
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 7-10, 2026
- June 14-16, 2027
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 2-4, 2027
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 28-29, 2027
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 Francisco (and Digital)
Dates: November 2-3, 2026
Pricing: Fees vary — you can find a pricing chart and information on conference certificates here.
This digital 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 26-October 4, 2026
- Fall TBD, 2027
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 2026
Focus: Lighting design
Location: Dallas
Dates:
- September 15-16, 2026
- September TBD, 2027
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 2026. 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 17-19, 2026
- May TBD, 2027
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:
- September 10-14, 2026
- January 14-18, 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
- April TBD, 2027
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. Art Basel
Focus: Art
Location: Messe Basel, Switzerland
Dates:
- June 18-21, 2026
- June TBD, 2027
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:
- August 28-September 6, 2026
- August TBD, 2027
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 8-9, 2026
- November TBD, 2027
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. London Design Festival
Focus: Interior design
Location: London, UK
Dates:
- September 12-20, 2026
- September TBD, 2027
Pricing: For industry professionals, tickets are free in advance or £15 at the door.
For its 24th 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.
20. IMM Cologne
Focus: Furniture
Location: Cologne, Germany
Dates:
- January 19-22, 2027
- January TBD, 2028
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.
21. Design Shanghai
Focus: Design innovation
Location: Shanghai, China
Dates:
- March 4-7, 2027
- March TBD, 2028
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.
22. Stockholm Furniture Fair
Focus: Nordic furniture
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Dates:
- February 9-12, 2027
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.
23. Dutch Design Week
Focus: Interior design
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dates:
- October 17-25, 2026
- October TBD, 2027
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 remains an industry favorite in 2026. It’s filled with wholesale product previews, trend forecasting, and expert-led panels designed to help you grow your business. What really sets it apart, though, is its strong focus on networking. The event creates a “homecoming” feel, making it easier to build real relationships with other designers and vendors.
The Interior Design Show (IDS) in Toronto continues to be one of Canada’s top interior design events in 2026. With a showroom full of new products, plus seminars and networking opportunities, it’s a well-rounded event for designers looking to stay current and make valuable industry connections.
Don’t just plan to attend, plan to connect. Events are packed with inspiration, from product launches to expert panels, but the real value often comes from the people you meet.
Start conversations whenever you can. Connect with other designers, vendors, speakers, and industry experts. Attend networking events, group discussions, and even casual meetups outside the conference schedule. Those connections can lead to future collaborations, referrals, or even new clients. 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 events come down to two key areas: education and connection. First, you get direct access to new trends, products, and ideas shaping the industry. Seeing materials, furniture, and finishes in person often sparks more inspiration than browsing online. You’ll also learn from panels, workshops, and experts covering everything from design strategy to business growth.
Second, these events give you the chance to build meaningful relationships. You can connect with potential clients, vendors, and other designers, all in one place. Over time, those relationships can help you grow both creatively and professionally.
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