History

ARIDO, The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario

ARIDO is the self-regulatory professional organization for Interior Designers in Ontario, Canada representing over 1,800 Registered and Intern Interior Designers, and another 1,500 Student members. Formed in 1934, ARIDO grew to become the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario in 1984 when the ARIDO Act was proclaimed in the Legislature of Ontario. In 1999, this Act was amended to provide that only practitioners who meet ARIDO standards may use the title “Interior Designer” in the province of Ontario.

In 2005, ARIDO launched its “Make Space for Good Design” campaign which you will see throughout IIDEX/NeoCon Canada this year.  The goal of the campaign is to educate the public and business consumer about the benefits of hiring and working with professional Interior Designers.

ARIDO and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

ARIDO established IIDEX in 1984 and it quickly grew to become Canada’s premier trade show for the design, management and construction of the built environment. In 1998, ARIDO contracted the management of the event to Merchandise Mart Properties Canada Inc. to create IIDEX/NeoCon Canada. In 2005, ARIDO purchased the Canadian Facility Management & Design Expo and Conference as an addition to IIDEX. The combination of the two shows has created an expanded exhibitor and attendee base from the facility and property management and building owner communities.

Canadian Facility Management & Design Expo and Conference

After a successful launch at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2005, the CFM&D show and conference continues to grow with the assistance of the show’s founder Arvid Stonkus. With Arvid’s collaboration and the on-going support of his magazine, Canadian Facility Management and Design, the CFM&D show and conference provides attendees with a world class conference, exhibition and networking resource. 

This year IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is the place for facility managers to find solutions they need to stay on top of the latest developments and opportunities within the FM community. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, a complete seminar program and keynote addresses. For the second year, the conference was developed with the assistance of CFM&D Magazine and covers the most important issues facing the real world of facility managers. So join your colleagues and enjoy unlimited educational and networking opportunities as well as access to an additional 350 design and architectural exhibits.