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IDA Encounters 2026

Explore. Network. Learn. Sponsor. Exhibit. Partner.

IDA Encounters is Alberta's premier gathering for the interior and commercial design Industry. Encounters offer creative ideas and introductions that will shape the built-environment today and into the future.

Calgary, AB

Tuesday, 10 November 2026
9:00am – 8:30pm MST

Hotel Arts

Edmonton, AB

Monday, 16 November 2026
9:00am - 8:30pm MST

EXPO Centre

Proposed Itinerary

9:00am - 9:30am	Registration

9:30am - 11:00am	Concurrent CEU's
	CEU #1 TBD
	CEU #2 TBD
	CEU #3 TBD
11:00am - 12:30 pm	Concurrent CEU's
	CEU#4 TBD
	CEU#5 TBD
	CEU#6 TBD

12:30noon - 2:00pm	Lunch Break

2:00pm - 6:00pm	Showcase

6:00pm - 7:30pm	Reception

IDA Encounters Design Exhibition

The IDA Encounters is the premier event for showcasing the latest products and services to the Alberta Interior Design community. Each year, hundreds of designers, architects, students, and design enthusiasts attend the event, with 70% - 75% being professional designers and 10% - 15% students. IDA Encounters represents a valuable opportunity to network with industry professionals and establish stronger client-vendor relationships.

This year, we are excited to be hosting in both Edmonton and Calgary with various exhibition opportunities available to fit your needs and help ensure ROI. If interested in exhibiting in both Edmonton and Calgary, a 20% discount will be available for your booking – allowing you to show support for the design community, network with potential customers, build meaningful relationships, and enhance your brand's visibility over two days of meaningful exhibition showcase. To secure your participation, we encourage you to sign up soon as space is limited!

Prices listed are for each venue. A 20% discount is available for booking both venues.

Single Tabletop

Early Bird
Ends 1 September 2026

$ 595 +GST

Regular

$ 795 +GST

Package includes:

One 6' skirted table
Two Chairs
Branded show passes
Promotion throughout show
Calgary
Edmonton
Calgary & Edmonton

Double Tabletop

Early Bird
Ends 1 September 2026

$ 795 +GST

Regular

$ 995 +GST

- Package includes:

Booth

Early Bird
Ends 1 September 2026

$ 1,595 +GST

Regular

$ 1,995 +GST

Package includes:
- One 8'x10 draped space
- One skirted table
- Two Chairs
- Branded show passes
- Promotion throughout show
- Opportunity to donate door prize

Double Booth

Early Bird
Ends 1 September 2026

$ 1,995 +GST

Regular

$ 2,375 +GST

Package includes:
- One 8'x10 draped space
- One skirted table
- Two Chairs
- Branded show passes
- Promotion throughout show
- Opportunity to donate door prize

* Contact us about custom space requirements

** Contact us about bundled Calgary & Edmonton discounts

Sponsor Opportunities

IDA Encounters is excited to offer a full range of sponsorship opportunities staring at $500 in each city as well as a Platinum Title Sponsor.

About IDA

As the largest and most comprehensive interior deign membership in Alberta, the IDA is recognized by other associations as the voice of Interior Design within the province. The IDA represents all levels of Interior Designers from students to Registered members active in all sectors of the built environment including corporate, retail, hospitality, healthcare and institutional design.

Your sponsorship supports:

IDA member programming
Ethical and professional practice support
Collaboration and support with CIDQ initiatives
Support of FIDRAC initiatives
Scholarships to Alberta Interior Design Programs
Advocacy, industry influence and representation to aligned associations and the business community

Audience

IDA Encounters attracts upwards of 250 people yearly in both Calgary and Edmonton comprised of: