Industry Sales Professionals Course Toronto

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, join IDC in Toronto at the Euro Tile & Stone showroom for three practically oriented panels and Q&A sessions with leading design professionals!

These panels are part of IDC’s Industry Sales Professionals Course (ISPC), a custom course tailored exclusively to meet the needs of architecture and design industry sales professionals and an opportunity to learn, network, and connect!

Building on the success of our event this past February and on multiple offerings in 2025, industry sales professionals and interior designers are invited to enjoy a day of networking and gain valuable contacts and practical insights from leading designers across the GTA.

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Registration is free for interior designers!

First group of panelists announced!

Panel 1: Accessing Residential Design Projects

Eva Healy
Founder and Principal Designer, Avenue Design

Gelanaz Hemati
Founder and Principal, Gelanaz & Associates Inc.

Goli Basiri
Co-Founder and Principal Designer, Harmen Design

Rose Barroso
Director, Luxury Custom Builds, Barroso Custom Homes

More panelist announcements coming soon!

Tentative event schedule:

• 9 – 10 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast and Networking
• 10 – 11 a.m. | Panel 1: Accessing Residential Design Projects
• 11 – 12 p.m. | Panel 2: Hospitality and Residential Convergence (Home Away from Home)
• 12 – 1 p.m. | Networking Lunch
• 1 – 2 p.m. | Panel 3: Stepping into the Development Sector

Benefits of participating:

• Expanded network of registered interior designers and architects, drawn from boutique and large design firms
• Two-way conversations with registered designers, architects, and other sales professionals
• Helpful tips on how their studios operate, as well as how to join their network of trusted industry resources
• Certificate of completion

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Recent Testimonials
“The IDC event was an incredible kickoff to both our 2026 season and our involvement with the community. The panels offered real conversations and actionable insight into how designers want to be supported. We made great connections and walked away energized and ready to implement what we learned. We are excited to build stronger partnerships this year. Thank you again for organizing such a valuable event. We truly appreciated the opportunity to be part of it.” – Jonah Nieman, Nieman Outdoor Concepts

“I found the event incredibly informative across many topics in the design industry. One of the biggest takeaways was gaining a deeper understanding of what designers truly need from an A&D rep. It reinforced that our role goes beyond product knowledge — it’s about building trust, being a reliable resource, and developing long-standing relationships with designers. Great insights and valuable conversations throughout the event.” – Anna Hodur, A&D Sales Representative, Centura Tile

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate as a panelist, it was a great event! This was a much-needed conversation, primarily to answer questions from reps we do not always have the capacity to respond to.” – Emily Manasc, Interior Designer, Diamond Schmitt Architects

Event contact: bkrsiakova@idcanada.org

Event information:

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Euro Tile & Stone
80 Dufflaw Rd. Toronto, ON M6A 2W4

Special thanks to our event host,
Euro Tile & Stone