EVENTS
COUTURE
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DESIGN AWARDS
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UNVEILED
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CONNECT4 HUMANITY
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COUTURE ✦ DESIGN AWARDS ✦ UNVEILED ✦ CONNECT4 HUMANITY ✦
Explore our upcoming events, from inspiring creative events to dynamic networking opportunities, all dedicated to advancing our vibrant design community.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Couture
Every other year, the IIDA Southwest Chapter hosts an extraordinary fashion show where creativity and design intertwine in an unforgettable evening. Immerse yourself in the world of fashion at IIDA SW Couture, where the runway transforms into a vivid canvas for the imagination.
Design Awards
The Design Awards signature event honors design excellence within the IIDA Southwest Chapter and promotes innovative solutions for interior spaces. Submitted project entries are judged, and finalists are announced and honored at this prestigious event.
UnVeiled
The IIDA SW UnVeiled trade show, an annual event that brings together professionals and enthusiasts in the commercial interior design field, offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in products and design.
Connect4 Humanity
Connect4 Humanity unites our four City Centers around collaboration, creativity, and compassion. This philanthropic event brings the design community together to support local nonprofit organizations through shared planning and design, creating meaningful impact and positive change within each city.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
IIDA SW UnVeiled 2026 Signature Event
PHOENIX
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 4:30PM - 8:30PM
Location: The Van Buren (map)
Address: 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
🎭✨ The curtain is about to rise. Save the date for IIDA Southwest Chapter’s 2026 UnVeiled design tradeshow! Join us for an evening showcase featuring the design industry's biggest headliners in flooring, lighting, furniture, wallcovering, tile, paint, and architectural finishes. Explore the ultimate Design Set List, discover new releases, and gain backstage access to the products shaping tomorrow's spaces.
Student Vendor Ride-Along Program
ABQ | LAS | PHX | TUC
Want to make an impact on the next generation of designers? 🎓✨
Sign up for our Student Vendor Ride-Along Program and give a student a behind-the-scenes look at the product rep industry! Whether you invite them to shadow you for the day or join one of your lunch & learns with a local firm, you'll help bridge the gap between the classroom and the industry while building meaningful connections with future design professionals.
Ready to participate? Click the link below to learn more, sign up, and add your availability to the calendar so students can connect with you! If you have any questions, please reach out to iidasw.student@gmail.com
Thank you for helping inspire and educate the next generation of the A&D community!
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Kimberly Valentino, Industry IIDA
VP of Signature Events
Toni Bingochea, Industry IIDA
Director of Signature Events