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

Request a complimentary spot at the 2026 Design Symposium. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee attendance. Selected attendees will be notified directly.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 2026

Time	Programming
8:30 a.m. – 8:90 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.	VODA Dinner (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