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, trade shows, and events in 2027
Get a bird’s eye view of all of the upcoming conference dates.
| Event | Dates (2027) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Lightovation (Winter) | Jan 6–9, 2027 | Dallas, TX |
| Atlanta Market | Jan 12–17, 2027 | Atlanta, GA |
| Maison & Objet | Jan 14–18, 2027 | Paris, France |
| IMM Cologne | Jan 19–22, 2027 | Cologne, Germany |
| IDS Toronto | Jan 21–24, 2027 | Toronto, ON |
| Las Vegas Market (Winter) | Jan 24–28, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV |
| 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 |
| SpArc Interiors | Mar 21–23, 2027 | Florida |
| High Point Market (Spring) | Apr 10–14, 2027 | High Point, NC |
| Salone del Mobile.Milano | Apr 13–18, 2027 | Milan, Italy |
| AIA27 | May 19–22, 2027 | Philadelphia, PA |
| NeoCon | Jun 13–16, 2027 | Chicago, IL |
| Art Basel | Jun 17–20, 2027 | Basel, Switzerland |
| ArchLIGHT Summit | Jun 22–23, 2027 | Dallas, TX |
| Lightovation (Summer) | Jun 23–26, 2027 | Dallas, TX |
| Las Vegas Market (Summer) | Jul 25–29, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV |
| NY Now (Summer) | Aug 8–10, 2027 | New York, NY |
| Helsinki Design Festival | Sep 3–12, 2027 | Helsinki, Finland |
| London Design Festival | Sep 12–20, 2027 | London, UK |
| Atlanta Design Festival | Fall TBD, 2027 | Atlanta, GA |
| Dutch Design Week | Oct 16–24, 2027 | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| High Point Market (Fall) | Oct 23–27, 2027 | High Point, NC |
| ICFF | Nov 14–16, 2027 | New York, NY |
| 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 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 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. AIA27
Focus: Architecture and design
Location: Philadelphia
Dates:
- May 19-22, 2027
Pricing: Pricing tiers are $99, $999, and $1,499
AIA27 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: January 21-24, 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 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 8-10, 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:
- Winter: Jan 24-28, 2027
- Summer: July 25-29, 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 13-16, 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. Atlanta Market
Focus: Wholesale sourcing across home, décor, and gift
Location: Atlanta
Dates:
- January 12-17, 2027
Pricing: Free for the trade. You’ll need to show business credentials before your badge is issued.
Atlanta Market fills all three AmericasMart buildings with showrooms and temporary exhibits. It runs every January and July, and January is the bigger edition. Designers come for home décor, furnishings, rugs, tabletop, and the largest outdoor living presentation in the country. First Finds, the temporaries section, opens a day after the showrooms on January 13. Educational seminars and networking events run all week. ADAC is a short drive across town if you want to stack showroom appointments onto the same trip.
10. Lightovation
Focus: Residential and decorative lighting
Location: Dallas
Dates:
- January 6-9, 2027
- June 23-26, 2027
Pricing: Registration runs through Dallas Market Center and is open to the trade with business credentials.
Dallas Market Center calls itself the home of lighting, and a million square feet of exhibits backs that up. Lightovation runs twice a year and covers every category you’d spec. Indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, ceiling fans, controls, light sources, and smart systems. The June edition is the one to circle. ArchLIGHT Summit moves to June 22-23 in 2027 and now overlaps Lightovation’s opening days. One flight, both the residential and the commercial side of lighting.
11. Atlanta Design Festival Creative Futures Conference
Focus: Innovative trends and the future of design
Location: Atlanta
Dates:
- 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 2027
Focus: Lighting design
Location: Dallas
Dates:
- June 22-23, 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 ArchLIGHT Summit 2027. 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. For 2027, this event is moving from its standard September slot to June, to coincide with Lightovation.
13. International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Focus: Contemporary furniture design
Location: New York City
Dates:
- November 14-16, 2027
Pricing: $150 for a standard pass
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 14-18, 2027
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 13-18, 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 17 – 20, 2027
Pricing: Tickets are 69 to 250 CHF.
As a premier art event, 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 3-12, 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 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, 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
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
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 16-24, 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
High Point Market is the one most US designers build their year around. It runs twice, April 10–14 and October 23–27 in 2027, filling High Point, North Carolina with wholesale previews, trend forecasting, and expert-led panels. What really sets it apart is the networking. The event has a “homecoming” feel, so building real relationships with other designers and vendors happens naturally. If your work leans kitchen and bath, KBIS in Las Vegas on February 2–4 is a better use of your travel budget.
The Interior Design Show in Toronto is Canada’s flagship design event. IDS 2027 runs January 21–24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Expect a showroom full of new product, an accredited seminar program across the opening trade days, and a crowd worth talking to. Tickets run around $30, with a small discount for buying online ahead of time. Book early, because January shows sell out faster than most people expect.
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.
The words get used interchangeably, but they buy you different things. A trade show or expo is built around product. High Point Market, Las Vegas Market, Atlanta Market, and NY Now put showrooms on the floor, and you leave with sources. A conference is built around programming. At SpArc Interiors or AIA27, the value sits in the sessions and the people in the room. Design weeks and festivals like London Design Festival or Dutch Design Week run city-wide and lean toward inspiration over sourcing. Work out which one you actually need first, because the flight costs the same either way.
Now, especially if your travel budget is tight. The 2027 calendar opens early. Lightovation starts January 6 and Atlanta Market follows on January 12, so registration and hotels for those close out before the holidays. IDS Toronto tickets go on sale mid-October for a January show. NeoCon opens registration in February. High Point passes are free in advance but $30 at the door. Hotel blocks near the big markets go first, so book the room before you finalize anything else.
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