{"id":23586,"date":"2026-02-18T11:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=23586"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:02:34","slug":"2026-industry-sales-professionals-course-toronto-spring","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/fr\/event\/2026-industry-sales-professionals-course-toronto-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Sales Professionals Course Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, join IDC in Toronto at the <a href=\"https:\/\/eurotilestone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Euro Tile &amp; Stone<\/a>\u00a0showroom for three practically oriented panels and Q&amp;A sessions with leading design professionals!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23610 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-Commercial-ISPC-at-Lutron-12-scaled-e1771436245179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"320\" \/>These panels are part of IDC&rsquo;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!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/join-idc\/event-registration\/#id=1621&amp;cid=294&amp;wid=6501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to register today!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration is <strong>free for interior designers!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">See our current panelist lineup!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Panel 1: Accessing Residential Design Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.895%; height: 125px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 125px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 32.1063%; height: 125px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23903 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eva-Healy-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eva-Healy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eva-Healy.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eva-healy-69966941?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAjRfpUBQqGaku4WEhlAVWak5ivF_R527_U&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BSghLFf59RPW%2F2EvD70n4fQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Eva Healy<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Founder and Principal Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avenue-design.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avenue Design<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.4169%; height: 125px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23905 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gelanaz-Hemati-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gelanaz-Hemati-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gelanaz-Hemati.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gelanazhemati\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gelanaz Hemati<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Founder and Principal<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gelanaz.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gelanaz &amp; Associates Inc.<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPanel 2: Hospitality and Residential Convergence (Home Away from Home)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 125px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 125px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 125px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cassandra-droog-0b6863115\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23901\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cassandra-Droog-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cassandra-Droog-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cassandra-Droog.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/>Cassandra Droog<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Interior Designer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedesignagency.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Design Agency<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gordon-mackay-8ab43a68\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gordon Mackay<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gordon-mackay-8ab43a68\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23913\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshots-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshots-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshots.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Founder and Director of Strategy<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mackaywong.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mackaywong<\/a><\/span><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPanel 3: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Stepping into the Development Sector<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23899 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adriana-Migliorini-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adriana-Migliorini-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adriana-Migliorini.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adriana-migliorini-993012a2\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Adriana <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Migliorini<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Director, Interior Designer<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marlinspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marlin Spring Developments<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emily-edmunds-96732131\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23950\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshots-1-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emily-edmunds-96732131\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Emily Edmunds<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Director of Development<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mainandmain.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">main+main<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><i><br \/>\nMore panelist announcements coming soon!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9 \u2013 10 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast and Networking<\/li>\n<li>10 \u2013 11 a.m. | Panel 1: Accessing Residential Design Projects<\/li>\n<li>11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. | Panel 2: Hospitality and Residential Convergence (Home Away from Home)<\/li>\n<li>12 \u2013 1 p.m. | Networking Lunch<\/li>\n<li>1 \u2013 2 p.m. | Panel 3: Stepping into the Development Sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23612 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-Commercial-ISPC-at-Lutron-8-scaled-e1771436173927.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"324\" \/>Benefits of participating:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Expanded network of registered interior designers and architects, drawn from boutique and large design firms<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Two-way conversations with registered designers, architects, and other sales professionals<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Helpful tips on how their studios operate, as well as how to join their network of trusted industry resources<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Certificate of completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top5QuestionsAboutTheIndustrySalesProfessionalsCourse.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>See answers to frequently asked questions.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Recent Testimonials<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cThe 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.\u201d \u2013 Jonah Nieman, Nieman Outdoor Concepts<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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&amp;D rep. It reinforced that our role goes beyond product knowledge \u2014 it\u2019s about building trust, being a reliable resource, and developing long-standing relationships with designers. Great insights and valuable conversations throughout the event.\u201d \u2013 Anna Hodur, A&amp;D Sales Representative, Centura Tile<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank 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.\u201d \u2013 Emily Manasc, Interior Designer, Diamond Schmitt Architects<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Event contact: <a href=\"mailto:bkrsiakova@idcanada.org\">bkrsiakova@idcanada.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday, April 29, 2026<strong><br \/>\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<strong><br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong> Euro Tile &amp; Stone<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/e2eB7FGh4s86S6UW9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80 Dufflaw Rd. 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