2026 IDC Design Symposium
IDC’s ninth Design Symposium returns this fall! Canada’s design and architecture community is invited to come together to learn, connect, and network.
Participants can expect to hear inspiring keynote speakers and panel discussions, attend design tours of significant member projects, connect and network with industry peers, and celebrate the best of interior design at the IDC Value of Design Awards.
Dates: Oct. 20 and 21, 2026
Location:
Ricarda’s
134 Peter Street
Toronto, ON M5V 1X6
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Register your interest in attending the 2026 Design Symposium
Interior design professionals and students can register to be matched with a Symposium sponsor and attend the event as their complimentary guest. Please note that submitting your interest does not guarantee attendance. Selected attendees will be contacted directly.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 2026
| Time | Programming |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | OPENING KEYNOTE – Dr. Bailey Parnel |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | PRESENTATION |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | PRESENTATION |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | PRESENTATION |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | PRESENTATION |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Break |
| 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | VODA Cocktails (separate VODA ticket required to attend) |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | IDC Value of Design Awards (separate VODA ticket required to attend) |
Symposium schedule is subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 2026
| Time | Programming |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | VODA PANEL #1 |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | VODA PANEL #2 |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 a.m. | WORKSHOP |
| 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm | Break |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Dine with the Designer |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | VODA TOUR #1 |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Break |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | VODA TOUR #2 |
| 5:15 pm – 5:30 pm | Break |
| 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Networking Cocktail Party |
Symposium schedule is subject to change.
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