Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is hosting its ninth Design Symposium at Ricarda’s in Toronto, Ont., on October 20 and 21. The two-day event, featuring IDC’s Value of Design Awards (VODA) celebration, will bring Canada’s design and architecture community together to learn, connect, and be inspired.
This event is presented by Ciot, Miele, Teknion, and Turner Construction Company.
“The IDC Design Symposium is an important opportunity for Canada’s architecture and design community to come together, learn from inspiring speakers, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our industry,” says D’Arcy Pretty, Head of A&D Development, Miele Canada. “As a company dedicated to innovation, design excellence, and creating exceptional experiences, Miele Canada is proud to support an event that fosters creativity, strengthens connections, and encourages the exchange of ideas that help shape the spaces and experiences of tomorrow.”
Participants can expect 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.
“The IDC Design Symposium brings together the people, ideas, and perspectives that continue to move Canadian design forward,” says Jennifer Donati, Corporate Marketing Director, Ciot. “At Ciot, our connection to the architecture and design community has always been at the heart of what we do. We’re proud to support a symposium that encourages meaningful exchange, inspires new thinking, and celebrates the creativity and talent shaping the future of design in Canada.”
The symposium offers designers an opportunity to broaden their knowledge, earn continuing education credits, and engage with emerging topics and conversations shaping the design industry today.
“As a committed industry partner of IDC, Teknion is honoured to once again be a presenting partner for the 2026 IDC Symposium. Because we are a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company, with products designed, crafted, and made right here in Canada, it is a privilege to support communities across the country, especially our thriving design community,” says Pamela Mason, Director, Canadian Marketing at Teknion. “This event is a vital opportunity to stand behind the brilliant attendees and celebrate the creativity and collaboration that drives Canadian design forward.”
Thank you to Ciot, Miele, Teknion, and Turner Construction Company for their generous support.
This year’s program sponsors are Anatolia, Caesarstone, Centura Tile, Cloverdale Paint, Daltile, Euro Tile & Stone, Formica, HanStone, Keilhauer, Metro Wallcoverings, Midgley Tecnica, Mohawk Group, Nienkämper, POI Business Interiors, plan b office, and Prolink.
Our design firm sponsors are Arcadis, Bullock+Wood Design, DS Studio Inc., Figure3, Gensler, HOK, Kasian Architecture, Retail Design Institute Canada, SDI Design, Studio Ormonde Marquies, and Zeidler Architecture. Our corporate sponsor is CIBC.
Stay tuned for news and updates!
For inquiries, please contact communications@idcanada.org.
