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Event Details for Designers & Students<\/a>||\u00a0Event Details for Exhibitors & Sponsors<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Event Date: <\/strong>Wednesday, June 24, 2026
\nTime: <\/strong>8:30 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.
\nLocation: <\/strong>Willow Springs Winery
\n5572 Bethesda Rd. Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario L4A 3A2<\/p>\n

Designers<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"IDC invites you to join us for the fourth annual<\/strong> installment of DesignEx at the lovely Willow Springs Winery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a beautiful day with a wine tour and tasting while savouring canapes, receive IDCEC hours, see new products for your projects at a tabletop by leading industry manufacturers and suppliers, and catch up with your peers!<\/b><\/p>\n

New this year for students<\/strong> \u2013 interior design students are invited to attend a dedicated presentation and tabletop showcase.<\/p>\n

See a photo recap of the 2023<\/a>, 2024<\/a>, and 2025<\/a> events!<\/p>\n

Attendees will receive up to three IDCEC-approved continuing education hours!<\/strong><\/p>\n

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\nSchedule for Designers<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

8:30 a.m. | <\/strong>Registration, coffee<\/span><\/p>\n

9 \u2013 10 a.m. | <\/strong>Seminar 1<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> Look to the Interior – Thin Masonry for Internal Beauty and Design – 1 IDCEC Hour<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by Amanda Tobon<\/a>, Architectural and Design Specialist at Arriscraft<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10:15 \u2013 11:15 a.m. | <\/strong>Seminar 2 <\/span><\/p>\n

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From Projects to Presence: Growing Your Design Brand on Social Media – 1 IDCEC Hour<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by Ekaterina Dobrokhotova<\/a>, Vice President of Marketing at Miele<\/strong> Canada<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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11:15 a.m. \u2013 1:45 p.m.| <\/strong>Lunch, wine tasting, and tabletop showcase<\/span><\/p>\n

1:45 \u2013 2:45 p.m. | <\/strong>Seminar 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Building Sustainably at Every Step: The Kitchen & Beyond CEU – 1 IDCEC Hour<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by D\u2019Arcy Pretty<\/a>, Head of Architecture & Design Development at Miele Canada.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nSchedule for Students<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

11:15 a.m. \u2013 1:45 p.m. | <\/strong>DesignEx Tabletop<\/span><\/p>\n

1:45 p.m. \u2013 2:45 p.m. | <\/strong>Roundtable Conversation<\/span><\/p>\n

DesignEDGE @ DesignEx: IDC FutureVision Spotlight: <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>Highlighting innovation, emerging talent, and the future of the industry, this presentation will help students learn how to gain a competitive edge as they transition into professional practice. Students will learn the meaning of professional readiness, how to put their best ideas forward,\u00a0and how the next generation of designers can thrive in the evolving future of the interior design industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Aaron Huynh<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Architectural Sales Representative, Ciot<\/p>\n

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Josh McIver<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

A&D Account Executive, Sales | Toronto, Mohawk Group<\/p>\n

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Francesca Mak<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Designer at HOK<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Exhibitors & Sponsors<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"DesignEx <\/em>provides exhibitors with the opportunity to network with local industry members, connect one-on-one with designers over the Wine Tasting Tour, and showcase their products in a professional, social setting. The guest list will include interior designers, architects, engineers, technologists, contractors, project managers, facility managers, and others working in the design and construction industry.<\/p>\n

Connect your business with the Greater Toronto Area design market! Review our exhibitor levels here<\/a> or below.<\/p>\n

View the Exhibitor Guidelines.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\nSchedule for Exhibitors<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

9:45 \u2013 11:15 a.m.<\/strong> | Registration, move-in and set-up<\/p>\n

11:15 a.m. \u2013 1:45 p.m.<\/strong> | DesignEx show, networking with lunch and wine tasting<\/p>\n

1:45 p.m. \u2013 2:45 p.m.<\/strong> | Tear-down and move-out<\/p>\n

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Sponsorship Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Platinum Sponsor
\n$5,000 <\/del><\/em>SOLD OUT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Stand out in the community! Only 1 opportunity available, for IDC members only; exhibit space is customizable.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • First choice of exhibitor space<\/li>\n
  • Recognition as \u2018Platinum Sponsor\u2019<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s logo on all event signage<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s logo and website link on IDC\u2019s website<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s logo and website link on DesignEx notices and invitations<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to provide standalone CEU<\/li>\n
  • Social media announcement of platinum sponsorship<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to include a handout for every registrant<\/li>\n
  • Complimentary admission for four (4) company representatives<\/li>\n
  • Eight (8) complimentary cocktail tickets<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to participate in a door prize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gold Sponsor
\n$2,500<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Exhibit space is one table, typically 5ft wide x 3ft deep<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Second choice of exhibitor space (after Platinum sponsors)<\/li>\n
  • Recognition as \u2018Gold Sponsor\u2019<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s logo on event signage<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s logo and website link on IDC\u2019s website<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s logo and website link on event notices<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to include a handout for every registrant<\/li>\n
  • Complimentary admission for two (2) company representatives<\/li>\n
  • Four (4) complimentary cocktail tickets<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to participate in a door prize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silver Sponsor
\n$1,750<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Exhibit space is one table, typically 5ft wide x 3ft deep<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Third choice of exhibitor space<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s name on event signage<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s name with link on IDC’s website<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s name with link on DesignEx notices<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to include a handout for every registrant<\/li>\n
  • Complimentary admission for two company representatives<\/li>\n
  • Two (2) complimentary cocktail tickets<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to participate in a door prize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exhibitor
\n$1,250<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Exhibit space is one table, typically 5ft wide x 3ft deep<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Your company\u2019s name and website link included in exhibitor list on IDC\u2019s website<\/li>\n
  • Your company\u2019s name and website link on DesignEx notices<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to include a handout for every registrant<\/li>\n
  • Complimentary admission for one (1) company representative<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to participate in a door prize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNon-IDC Industry Partner Exhibitor $1,550<\/p>\n

Non-IDC Industry Partner Silver Sponsor $2,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Additional Rep $95<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n