Events
Connect with fellow attendees, discover curated new brands and products, and meet up with your industry and your peers during The Inspired Home Show.
A Celebration of Independents
Reconnect with your peers
Join IHA staff and your fellow independent retailers and enjoy heavy appetizers and drinks on us at a special networking reception on Saturday, March 16 where we will all raise a glass to the success of our industry overall and the continued resilience of this critical group.
This event is by invitation only.
Please reach out to Connie Chantos for more information.
A Celebration of Independents
Reconnect with your peers
Join IHA staff and your fellow independent retailers and enjoy heavy appetizers and drinks on us at a special networking reception on Saturday, March 16 where we will all raise a glass to the success of our industry overall and the continued resilience of this critical group.
This event is by invitation only.
Please reach out to Connie Chantos for more information.
HYPE
HOUSEWARES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT
HYPE is an annual networking event hosted by the Young Professionals Advisory Council. It’s a great way to network with your peers in the housewares industry in a casual and fun environment full of music, cocktails and conversation.
Influencer Expo
Find your next content creator
IHA is partnering with Tastemaker Conference whose annual influencer event is being held in the days leading up to The Inspired Home Show. We will once again be hosting a table top exhibitor expo event at McCormick Place where IHA members and exhibitors can display products and meet influencers from the Tastemaker Conference who are looking for brand partnerships.
The cost is $200 per 6-foot table with drape.
Registration is available to confirmed exhibitors only.
Influencer Expo
Find your next content creator
IHA is partnering with Tastemaker Conference whose annual influencer event is being held in the days leading up to The Inspired Home Show. We will once again be hosting a table top exhibitor expo event at McCormick Place where IHA members and exhibitors can display products and meet influencers from the Tastemaker Conference who are looking for brand partnerships.
The cost is $200 per 6-foot table with drape.
Registration is available to confirmed exhibitors only.
Housewares Cares Gala
RAISE FUNDS FOR WORTHY CAUSES
The mission of the non-profit Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) is to raise funds for designated charities. HCF hosts a charitable dinner during The Inspired Home Show to unite our industry and to honor its leaders. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the HCF website.
The Inspired Home Show Credit Meeting
HCG Members invited to Attend
The meeting will feature Financial Analytics from Pulse Ratings, Credit Relevant Education and a Group Customer Account Discussion which will include: Amazon.com Inc, At Home Corporate HQ, Belk Stores Services Inc., Kohl’s Department Store, Inc., Macy’s, Inc., Marmaxx Group/Newton Buying, Qurate (QVC/HSN)., Ross Stores, Inc., Sur La Table, Target Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wayfair, LLC, Williams-Sonoma, Inc…and many more. Please come prepared to discuss your experience as it relates to your business.
Registration is available to Housewares Credit Group members only.
The Inspired Home Show Credit Meeting
HCG Members invited to Attend
The meeting will feature Financial Analytics from Pulse Ratings, Credit Relevant Education and a Group Customer Account Discussion which will include: Amazon.com Inc, At Home Corporate HQ, Belk Stores Services Inc., Kohl’s Department Store, Inc., Macy’s, Inc., Marmaxx Group/Newton Buying, Qurate (QVC/HSN)., Ross Stores, Inc., Sur La Table, Target Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wayfair, LLC, Williams-Sonoma, Inc…and many more. Please come prepared to discuss your experience as it relates to your business.
Registration is available to Housewares Credit Group members only.
gia Gala
For more than 20 years, the Global Innovation Awards (gia) have recognized and honored the best in home + housewares retailing, product design and student innovation. Finalists are on display throughout the Show; on Sunday night the Global Honorees will be revealed.
This event is by invitation only. For more information contact Piritta Törrö.
Networking After Dark
All buyers and news media are invited to the 2024 Networking After Dark reception. Continue your Show discussions and networking over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Complimentary entry for all Show attendees.
gia Gala Host
For ease on the night of the gia Gala, please consider reserving your Show stay at the gala’s host property, the Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago. As the first Radisson Blu in the United States, the Aqua Hotel is the standard for upscale accommodations in Chicago. The hotel is walking distance from Millennium Park, the Magnificent Mile, Chicago’s Riverwalk and Navy Pier.
See You in 2025
Register NowEducation
A lot has changed over the last few years. Manufacturers have come up with new ways to bring products to market. Retailers have innovated both online and off. Consumers have adapted to new ways of living, working and connecting. Join industry thought leaders and experts as they share strategies, experiences and data-driven insights, and return to your business with new ideas for how to operate in the post-pandemic world.
