Special Events

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Fast Forward: DW Collections 2009
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Designers Walk - 168 Bedford Road, Toronto
9:00AM – 5:00PM

Be inspired. Be cutting edge. Think Ahead.

Join us for our annual Designers Walk collections preview. This exclusive day of design for the design for trade professionals will include presentations from internationally renowned design personalities and a preview of the latest collections that will be available in the Designers Walk Showrooms.

The day will begin in our newly expanded and renovated Resource Centre. There you will be introduced to Mike Verge from Watermarks who will discuss the new concept of the Watermarks kitchen/bath boutique where the designer is the central component. A continental breakfast will be provided by Watermarks.

Continue and fast forward and enjoy the latest trends from Robert Allen, Joan Eiley, Kravet, Suzanne Brown, TELIO, Weavers Art at their respective showrooms. Finish your day of design at Primavera Interior Furnishings where Steve Mittman, President of Edward Farrell & Lewis Mittman will teach the Do’s and Don’ts of fabric upholstery. After the presentation we invite you to reflect on your day and enjoy cocktail refreshments courtesy of Primavera Interior Furnishings.

For more information please visit www.designerswalk.com

Thursday, September 25, 2008

 Light Canada Official Opening
Thursday, September 24
10:30 AM
Light Canada Feature Area

Please join us immediately following our lighting keynote, Abhay Wadhwa, as new IES Toronto Section President, Diane Potts, Past President, Ellen Godson and ARIDO President Franca Rezza officially open Light Canada with a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony.

    

IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Welcome Reception
Show Floor, Direct Energy Centre
5:00 - 6:30 PM

Join in the traditional end-of-day celebration as the IIDEX/NeoCon Canada show floor shifts into hospitality mode. Meet up with friends and colleagues while touring the exhibit floor prior to the ARIDO Awards celebration which takes place in Heritage Court immediately following the cocktail reception.

ARIDO Awards of Excellence Celebration and the IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Innovation Awards
Heritage Court, Direct Energy Centre
6:30 PM

Held on the opening night of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, this awards celebration is a must-attend event with over 1000 attendees! This year's theme Retromorphosis draws from the past as we look towards the future, and invites guests to revisit the glamour of classic design. Join us as we celebrate excellence in interior design and honour innovative products and booths from across North America debuting at this year's show.

Tickets will go on sale August 1, 2008. Tickets for this year's event are $175 per person and $1700 for a table of 10 if purchased before August 15 or $225 per person and $2200 for a table of 10 after that date.  Click HERE to order tickets online or contact .

 

    

Friday September 26

IFMA Presidents Breakfast Reception
Friday, September 26, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 AM

Join IFMA Toronto Chapter President, Deborah Browne and the IFMA Toronto Board of Directors in the FM Pavilion and enjoy a champagne breakfast while you mingle, schmooze and make all right connection with your colleagues from the Canadian FM and design community.

To RSVP for the breakfast, please email with your name, company and phone number and number of people.

Saturday, September 27

Light Canada Gala, IES Toronto
Le Royal Meridien - King Edward Hotel
7:00 PM

The IES Toronto section presents the Light Canada Gala celebrating award winning lighting designs and their creators. This is an illuminating evening filled with great entertainment, gourmet food and maybe a few surprises. More information please visit http://www.iestoronto.ca

  

2008 Best of Canada Awards

The 11th annual Best of Canada Design Awards, presented by Canadian Interiors magazine, will be held Sept. 24 at the Design Exchange in Toronto. Join us for the evening, beginning at 6:30 PM., for the opportunity to meet and mingle with people who care about good design, plus hear some good music, enjoy some great food and drinks and cheer for the to-be-announced-that-evening winners of the Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice Awards. You can purchase tickets on the IIDEX website and click on the attendee icon.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Design Exchange
234 Bay St. 6:30 PM