Registration Now Open For ART + IDS Conference
Furniture World News Desk on
1/10/2019
ART and the Interior Design Society announced that registration is open for the third combined conference of ART + IDS in Palm Springs, CA May 2-5, 2019. This collaboration encourages interior designers, manufacturers, importers, retailers, product designers and other industry professionals to connect outside of trade shows for better business relationships.
Carson Kressley, co-host of Bravo network’s “Get a Room with Carson and Thom” will kick off the this year’s program which features unique interactive sessions, education tracks focused on each organization’s primary interests and ample networking time for the two organizations. This year’s joint community service project will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Coachella Valley.
Registration for ART and IDS members is $475. Non-members and industry suppliers are encouraged to attend for a price of $650. Registration includes:
- Educational program- speakers, workshops and roundtables
- Networking opportunities
- Opening lunch and evening Welcome Party
- Tuesday breakfast, lunch, community project and cocktails
- Wednesday breakfast, cocktails, and ART Dinner or IDS National Awards Dinner
NEW FOR 2019: Attendees will make their hotel reservations directly with the hotel. The Riviera Palm Springs is a boutique hotel offering multiple room types in the conference room block. Instructions and the hotel link are provided with conference registration.
For information on the conference program and to register, visit www.art-ids-conference.org
Current sponsors: Dallas Market Center, Varaluz, Beatriz Ball, High Point Market, Hudson Valley, Hinkley, Feizy, Taylors, KAS and Sights & Sounds. Sponsorships and Product Showcase exhibits are still available.
For more information on ART membership and other ART programming, visit accessoriesresourceteam.org or call 704-904-7854. For more information on IDS membership and other IDS programming, visit www.interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437.
About ART: ART is the creative home furnishings network representing manufacturers, retailers, representatives and other individuals and companies interested in promoting and enhancing the market position of the home furnishings industry. Each year ART sponsors programs such as the ART conference, regional educational seminars, the ART card and the ARTS Awards. For more information, visit accessoriesresourceteam.org.
About IDS: The Interior Design Society (IDS) is one of the country's largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry. IDS is committed to helping interior designers grow their businesses, develop their talents, inspire each other, and impact their communities. Headquartered in High Point, NC, the organization was founded in 1973 by the National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) to support interior designers based within furniture stores. The Interior Design Society has long since expanded its focus to provide support to professional interior design entrepreneurs nationwide. For more information, visit www.interiordesignsociety.org.