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    IDS20 Apply Now.


    Connect with over 60,000 trade professionals and visitors.

    January 16-19, 2020 
    Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    South Building

    The Party
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    Thursday
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    Friday
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    Apply to Exhibit.

    IDS Toronto celebrates and promotes design in Canada and across the world. Held annually for 4 days in January, IDS Toronto brings together compelling concepts, innovative products, upcoming talent, and key industry experts to present and inspire a better, more impactful and well designed  future. 

    IDS20 Audience Prospectus.
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    Marketing Opportunities
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    Show Guide Advertising Opportunities
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    Booth Design Guidelines.
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    • IDS Main.
    • IDS Contract.
    • Studio North + Prototype.
    • Maker.
    • Off the Wall, Off the Loom
    • Call for Architects & Designers.

    IDS Main.

    Jan 16-19, 2020 – Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Halls D & E

    One of North America’s top design shows, IDS Toronto offers unparalleled access to the most notable design leaders from across the globe. Connecting brands and businesses with over 53,000 professionals, consumers and media, IDS Toronto generates millions of dollars spent on architectural and design projects every year. Connect with thought-leaders, design savvy consumers, and highly motivated trade attendees to accelerate your business and take part in changing the future of design.   

    Activation and presentation spaces range from 50 to 2000+ sq. ft.  All space is raw except for those 100 sq. ft. or less which include 10′ high hard walls.

    Please contact:
    Lisa Barnes 416 960 4507 lisa.barnes@informa.com
    Catia Varricchio 416 960 4511 catia.varricchio@informa.com

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    IDS Contract.

    Jan 16-17, 2020 – Toronto Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Halls F & G

    IDS Contract is a two-day, highly curated exposition and trade conference dedicated to industry members of the design, architectural and building sectors. Showcasing original design, thought leadership, and aspirational installations ,IDS Contract offers an unparalleled opportunity for your to connect with more than 14,000 designers, architects, purchasing executives, builders, developers, owners, and facility managers over 85% of which are decision makers and nearly 50% who rely exclusively on IDS for sourcing and specifying. 

    IDS Contract focuses on all verticals of design including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, public space and government. IDS Contract is open to trade professionals only, however, all attendees will be welcomed onto the show floor during the Opening Night Party. IDS Contract includes a robust conference, including roundtables, master classes, seminars, tours and keynotes.

    IDS Contract is largely comprised of turnkey exhibits, which include: 10′ high hard walls, Electricity (1500 watt/110 volt), floorcovering, lighting, and standardized booth signage. A limited number of  larger turnkey spaces (400 sq. ft. +) are also be available. 

    In 2019, FIRM Architecture and Design (FIRM a.d.) resigned IDS Toronto's show floor at our new location in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The new layout maximizes visitor experience with increased visibility and access to your brand. 


    IDS20 Contract Curators

    Joanne Chan 
    SDI Design,Principal

    With a foundation in Fine Arts, Joanne brings a critical eye to everyday experiences and provides fully integrated design solutions as an expert in workplace strategy and design. Combining creative thinking, market knowledge, an adventurous design philosophy paired with her indepth knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, Joanne takes an approach beyond the
    aesthetic to create engaging experience for the user.

    Kelly Cray
    Principal, U31

    U31 is an award-winning interior architecture and design studio led by creative principals, Kelly Cray and Neil Jonsohn. The firm focuses on diverse
    commercial, residential and hospitality projects for clients across the globe, including luxury homes and large scale mixed-use developments. With over twenty
    years of industry experience, U31 continuously challenges conventions to rise above expectations.

    Camille Mitchell
    OAA MRAIC March Gensler

    Camille brings several years of experience as an architect on award-winning projects and as an integrated member of Gensler’s Toronto office. She serves as a Youth Mentor with the Lifelong Leadership Institute, the Managing Director for Building Equality in Architecture Toronto, and a Member of the Dean’s Advisory Council within the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Ryerson University. 


    Please contact:
    Maria Ropotyn 416 960 4520 maria.ropotyn@informa.com

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    Studio North + Prototype.

    The Studio North and Prototype sections are promoted as one of the highlights of IDS Toronto. They are hosted in a gallery-like space on the show floor, presenting independent design at its best.

    What is Studio North? The marketplace to showcase your custom work and limited-edition collection to the design industry, media and a discerning design audience. Over 65 Canadian and international designers of the highest calibre present one-off and custom collections of furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles and surface design in a gallery-like setting.

    Prototype is a platform within Studio North, featuring products not currently in production and addressing new ideas for the residential market. Past prototypes have featured both to-market and conceptual works.

    Deadline: October 25, 2019

    Please contact:
    Nina Eksir  416 512 3869 nina.eksir@informa.com

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    Maker.

    You’ve emerged and are ready for market transformation – showcase your product to over 12,000 designers, architects, manufacturers, distributors and craftsmen from across Canada and 26 other countries, and over 34,000 design lovers, who collectively spent or plan to spend over $346 million with exhibitors at IDS Toronto. This section is perfect for businesses that are manufacturing in small to medium numbers and have limited distribution, but ultimately remain at the helm of the creative process.

    Please contact:
    Katie Telford  416 512 3869 katie.telford@informa.com

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    Off the Wall / Off the Loom.

    IDS20 presents Off the Wall / Off the Loom, a feature that highlights textiles and wall-covering focused on innovation and contemporary design.

    Please contact:
    Elizabeth Kecki  416 960 5845 elizabeth.kecki@informa.com

    Apply Now.
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    Call for Architects and Designers.

    We're looking for designers and architects to collaborate with us on IDS20 installations, concept spaces and common areas. As key content of the show, these features are promoted prominently and featured to visiting media. Get exposure to over 53,000 professionals, consumers and members of the media.

    Please contact:
    Karen T. Kang  416 960 4509 karen.kang@informa.com

     

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    Sponsorship Opportunities.

    We are experts elevating your brand in front of our discerning audience by creating custom sponsorships that tailor to your needs.

    IDS Toronto's participants are an integral component of the show’s commitment to innovative ideas and fresh design concepts. IDS Toronto offers a variety of options for exhibitors and sponsors. If your company is interested in an expanded presence or more unique positioning, sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available upon request.

    Please contact:
    Karen T. Kang  416 960 4509 karen.kang@informa.com

     

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    Metrics.

    Year established: 1998
    Duration of IDS Toronto: 4 days
    Attendance: 53,000+
    Opening Night Party held on show floor: 6,500 design aficionados
    Professional Trade Days: 14,000 design trade professionals    
    Weekend days: 32,000 affluent and focused consumers
    Media: 400+ accredited media
    Media hits: over 280 million impressions

     


    Press Coverage.

    Hundreds of media outlets from Canada, the US and Europe attend the Interior Design Show to report on the newest design trends and innovations being developed in Canada and beyond. IDS Toronto's tireless PR team is constantly expanding its media coverage, developing relationships with new sources and regions every year.

    The Interior Design Show’s exhibitors and their products appear in a diverse range of media, including: magazines like AZURE, Fast Company, FRAME, Canadian Interiors, House & Home, Designlines, Dwell, Metropolis, Monocle, EnRoute, Toronto Life and Style at Home; newspapers like The Globe and Mail, National Post, NOW, La Press, Toronto Star, The New York Times and Ottawa Citizen; television such as The Marilyn Denis Show, Cityline, CBC, etalk and Breakfast Television; and online media like blogTO, Apartment Therapy, designboom, BizBash and MoCo Loco.

    Visit the Press Coverage page for more information.

     


    Advertising & Marketing Campaign.

    IDS Toronto invests in a very targeted marketing and advertising campaign throughout the year reaching over 66 million people within Canada and internationally through both print and digital channels. We advertise in a wide variety of publications, such as: The Globe and Mail, Toronto Life, AZURE, House & Home, METROPOLIS, CHUM FM, TTC and many more.

    Please contact:
    Sarah Power  416 512 3835 sarah.power@informa.com


    Contact Us.

    Limited space and opportunities are available

    For more information on the application process, exhibit space or other opportunities, please contact:


    Karen T. Kang  416 960 4509 karen.kang@informa.com
    Lisa Barnes 416 960 4507 lisa.barnes@informa.com
    Catia Varricchio 416 960 4511 catia.varricchio@informa.com
    Nina Eksir  416 512 3869 nina.eksir@informa.com
    Maria Ropotyn 416 960 4520  maria.ropotyn@informa.com
    Katie Telford 416 960 4517  katie.telford@informa.com
    Elizabeth Kecki  416 960 5845  elizabeth.kecki@informa.com

     


    IDS Vancouver.

    IDS Vancouver is the Pacific platform for all things design. For more information on IDS Vancouver, visit www.vancouver.interiordesignshow.com

     

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