September 2011 Interior Design Events

Business of Design Conference

Date: August 31 – September 2
Location: New York, NY
Website: Event Information
Description: The 8th Annual Business of Design Conference is one of New York’s premium design events and sells out quickly every year. This event focuses on helping those in the interior design field to improve their business and features a plethora of talented speakers.

Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show

Date: September 2 – 6
Location: Miami, FL
Website: Event Information
Description: This huge show opens its arms to both business owners and consumers and features exhibits with anything from furniture to the latest in appliances. Here you are sure to find plenty of unique and new products that will surely make this event worth going to.

DECOoh

Date: September 4 – 7
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Website: Event Information
Description: DECOoh! is an extremely unique event aimed toward both interior and exterior design. This three day long fair features awe inspiring architecture and design as well as work from premier designers in the area.

INSPIRE 2011

Date: September 7 -10
Location: Louisville, KY
Website: Event Information
Description: The Window Coverings Association of America is pleased to present INSPIRE 2011! Window coverings experts including designers, decorators, workrooms, installers, stagers and retailers will enjoy 3 days of learning, networking and a top rate exhibition hall.

Total Home and Gift Market

Date: September 10 – 12
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: Event Information
Description: The Total Home and Gift Market, hosted at the Dallas Market Center, boasts a staggering 20,000 different products aimed at giving potential buyers the best selection of the newest in home decor and accessories.

American Lighting Association’s 2011 Annual Conference

Date: September 11 – 13
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Website: Event Information
Description: The 2011 ALA Conference, hosted at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, is a three day long event that features some of the best networking opportunities in the state as well as several speakers, presentations, and training sessions.

Designer Day

Date: September 13
Location: New York, NY
Website: Event Information
Description: This year’s Designer Day presentation will focus on carpet designs and will be hosted in collaboration with the New York International Carpet Show. The latest in product offerings as well as presentations on working with these materials will be available as well.

Hospitality Design Boutique 2011

Date: September 13-14
Location: Miami, FL
Website: Event Information
Description: HD Boutique’s accredited conference program selects hospitality leaders and design luminaries from cutting-edge architecture, interior design, purchasing, and consulting firms, and across industry segments including restaurants, hotels, spas, and more. Complete roster of sessions and speakers to come.

Construct 2011

Date: September 14 – 16
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: Event Information
Description: Construct is a very special event that is geared specifically toward commercial building architecture, engineering, and design. Attendees get a great opportunity to network with other professionals in the field and to be introduced to the latest products and technology.

Urban Design Week 2011

Date: September 15 – 20
Location: New York City, NY
Website: Event Information
Description: Urban Design Week is a newly created event that focuses on actively involving the public and designers/ architects with the streets, sidewalks, and public spaces in each of the five boroughs. From tours and workshops to proposals on improving New York’s urban design, there just isn’t another event like this around.

Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market

Date: September 18 – 20
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: Event Information
Description: The Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market is one of many great events in Los Angeles that helps to unite manufacturers, designers, and retailers in the interior design industry. This huge, three day long event features an unfathomable amount home furnishings and home decor items.

Habitat Valencia

Date: September 20 – 24
Location: Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Website: Event Information
Description: This is one of the biggest and most well rounded interior design shows in Spain and is the only one in the country to encompass all aspects and products of interior design instead of a niche market, including furniture, decor, textiles, lighting, appliances, and much more. The figures of almost 1,000 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors are testament to how big this event really is.

The 4th International Urban Design Conference 2011

Date: September 21 – 23
Location: Queensland, Australia
Website: Event Information
Description: The theme of this year’s International Urban Design Conference is “Resilience in Urban Design” and the event is centered around sharing information and ideas on how to achieve resilient design through infrastructure and transport, energy efficient buildings, and responsible leadership. The rich list of keynote speakers is also a major attraction of this event.

Interiors & Lighting Indonesia

Date: September 21 – 24
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Website: Event Information
Description: This is Indonesia’s largest trade show related to the interior design and home decor industry. Hosted at Jakarta International Expo, exhibitors and visitors from all over the world come to take part in the great international networking opportunities this event has to offer.

100% Design

Date: September 22 – 25
Location: Manchester, London
Website: Event Information
Description: If you enjoy contemporary design, look no further: 100% Design is the UK’s leading contemporary interior design event. Visitors will be stunned by the plethora of new products showcased at this event filled with today’s most modern and cutting edge architects and interior designers.

Decorex

Date: September 25 – 28
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Website: Event Information
Description: Decorex showcases the latest in design and technology as well as both well-known and new artists and designers. This four day long event also features a great seminar program for visitors looking to get the most out of the show.

UIA 2011 Tokyo

Date: September 25 – October 01
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Website: Event Information
Description: The International Union of Architects’ “24th World Congress of Architecture” is a major international event that lasts for an entire week and is expected to attract over 10,000 architects from around the world. Participants will be able to enjoy everything from keynote speeches to student competition.

Fall 2011 NCIDQ Examination

Date: September 30 – October 1
Location: Washington, DC
Website: Event Information
Description: Don’t forget the National Council for Interior Design Qualification’s Fall 2011 Examination dates! Passing this examination will earn you your NCIDQ Certificate, the credential of choice for interior designers.

The National Home Improvement Show

Date: September 30 – October 2
Location: Earl’s Court, London
Website: Event Information
Description: The National Home Improvement show is the UK’s leading event for home improvement and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. This event features many of the best suppliers, designers, and experts in the home improvement industry and is the perfect place to be to learn more about what it will take to complete your next project.