IDS Vancouver Returns with Fresh Design Programming

The keynote lineup has been revealed for Western Canada’s largest design event.

Notable programming at Interior Design Show (IDS) Vancouver includes panels hosted by Azure, Western Living and House & Home.

The main stage will feature Jason Santeford and Michelle Roundell of Gensler, who will speak about infusing hospitality-centric design. Phyllis Lui of Kalu Interiors, Jason Hurd of aodbt, equity and inclusion advisor Chanelle Tye and interior designer Alykhan Velji form a panel discussion on Designing Belonging to JennAir: Creating Inclusive Spaces for All; Kayla Browne of Bold Workshop Architecture, Luke Mari of Aryze and Vancouver city councillor Peter Meiszner will address NIMBYism; Annaliesse Kelly of AK Design will speak on How to Build an Environment where Innovation Thrives; and Rodrigo Caula and Enrico Pietra of Nuova Group will speak with moderator Stefan Novakovic of Azure. All sessions take place Sept. 25.

On Sept. 26, Observations of a Globetrotting Designer: Forecasting the Future of Luxury Hospitality Design features designer Paolo Ferrari in conversation with Stacey McLachlan of Western Living. Karin Bohn of House of Bohn will also speak with McLachlan in a later session.

Lynda Reeves of House & Home will take the main stage on Sept. 27. She will sit down with interior designer Kelly Deck. There will also be a live recording with Velji.

This year’s show introduces key installations: Illuminate, a lighting-focused feature; Night & Day, showcasing hospitality-themed design environments; Studio North, a gallery-like showcase of custom work and limited-edition furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles and surface design by Canadian and international designers; Prototype, located within Studio North, with both to-market and conceptual works not yet in production; Collect, a curated contemporary art exhibition; and The District, a retail marketplace emphasizing sustainable decor.

IDS Vancouver kicks off Sept. 25, with a ticketed opening night party, followed by professional trade-only day. The show is open to the public Sept. 27-28.

Roughly 25,000 are expected to pass through the doors of the Vancouver Convention Centre over the show’s four-day run.

Early bird tickets are available through Sept. 4.