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
Fall Membership Mixer
PHOENIX
Date: Thursday, November 05, 2026
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: The Teapot (map)
Address: 818 N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
🍂🫖 SAVE THE DATE | IIDA SW MEMBERSHIP MIXER 🇬🇧
Teatime at The Teapot, with an IIDA twist. Join us for a crisp autumn evening of creative connections, good conversation, and a little British charm in The Teapot’s inviting outdoor setting.
📅 November 5, 2026
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 The Teapot | 818 N 5th Ave, Phoenix
Mark your calendars, bring your colleagues, and come raise a cuppa tea with the IIDA SW community.
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2026 Teatime at The Teapot - Membership Mixer in Phoenix - Checkout
Arizona Lighting Sales | Fall Lighting Soiree
PHOENIX
Date: Thursday, November 05, 2026
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Ocotillo Restaurant (map)
Address: 3243 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars at the modern industrial Ocotillo Beer Garden. Arizona Lighting Sales premier manufacturers that specialize in indoor and outdoor architectural/decorative lighting will be displaying their latest lighting products. This is a great opportunity for you to get a feel for their quality and understand what makes them shine above others.
Click here to RSVP: Arizona Lighting Sales Fall Lighting Soiree
Pre-Holiday Celebration
LAS VEGAS
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Location: Salone Space (map)
Address: 1226 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104
✨ Kick off the season with IIDA Las Vegas! Join us for a Pre-Holiday Celebration at a stunning new showroom in the heart of the Arts District, near Downtown Las Vegas. All IIDA members and their guests are welcome, with a special invitation to our student community! Enjoy appetizers, great music, and plenty of seasonal cheer. Plus, refresh your profile with professional headshots and drop by our DIY station to create your own fall or winter holiday decor.
RSVP: 2026 Las Vegas City Center Pre-Holiday Celebration! - Checkout
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.
Southwest RepConnect
PHOENIX
Want to make an impact on the next generation of designers? 🎓✨
Sign up for our Southwest RepConnect 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 to sign up, then 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.
Shadow: IIDA-SW RepConnect — Shadow Availability - Airtable
Open Seat: IIDA-SW RepConnect — Open Seat Availability - Airtable
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Kimberly Valentino, Industry IIDA
VP of Signature Events
Toni Bingochea, Industry IIDA
Director of Signature Events