Basel
Design Miami/Basel
June 3 to 5
Featuring work from returning and new galleries, this show – which follows in the footsteps of Art Basel and Design Miami – will also include a satellite event, designer talks and the Designer of the Future award.
Markthalle Basel
Viadukstrasse 10
+41 61 685 9494
Boston
American Institute of Architects Expo 2008
May 15 to 17
Showcasing the newest products, technologies and services catering to the architectural field, this year’s event will boast four pavilions featuring dozens of eco-friendly companies: software and high tech; kitchen and bath; lighting; and stone and tile.
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St.
1-800-242-3837
Brooklyn
Bklyn Designs
May 9 to 11
This three-day event, kicking off New York Design Week, spotlights Brooklyn-made indoor and outdoor furnishings, lighting and accessories selected by a jury. This year’s expo will include the cash-and-carry market for home accessories, Bklyn Designs +.
St. Ann’s Warehouse
38 Water St.38 Water St.
(718) 243-1414
Chicago
NeoCon
June 9 to 11
The most cutting-edge products for business interiors and the built environment are on display at this expo. Speakers include environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy and designer Scott Wilson.
Merchandise Mart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
1-800-677-6278
Como, Italy
Proposte
May 7 to 9
This industry-only event presents the best selection of European-made furnishings and textiles.
Villa Erba Exhibition Center
Largo Luchino Visconti, 4
+ 39 02 634 4054
Las Vegas
Lightfair International
May 28 to 30
Architects, designers, engineers and professionals can get the scoop on the latest lighting technology, products and designs through seminars, networking events and talks by the industry’s leaders.
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd.
(312) 527-3677
Los Angeles
Green West
May 20 to 22
This show makes it a little easier to be green. It features everything you ever wanted to know about and see in green technology, products and services, with loads of panel discussions, keynote addresses and presentations.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa St.
(310) 984-6919
Montreal
Montreal International Design Show
May 22 to 24
In its 20th year, this small but comprehensive expo is the only interior design and architecture show of its kind in Quebec, showcasing the newest trends in residential, commercial, institutional and office design.
Place Bonaventure
800 de la Gauchetière W.
(514) 284-3636
New York
International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 17 to 20
The ultimate event for the latest in modern furnishings, ICFF features more than 600 international and local exhibitors. This year’s expo will launch Materials Matter.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th St.
(603) 655-7524
Orlando
Coverings
April 29 to May 2
The ultimate ceramic tile and stone trade show boasts 1,200 exhibitors specializing in all things stone and tile, along with educational seminars by design business experts.
Orange County Convention Center
9400 Universal Blvd.
(703) 638-8500
Porto, Portugal
Oporto 2008
June 12 to 15
In its second year, this trade fair is an international showcase of design, interiors and architecture, along with seminars. As well, the Adico Prize for industrial design will be awarded.
Edificio da Alfândega
Rua Nova da Alfândega
+351 223 403 024
Toronto
Green Living Show
April 25 to 27
In its second year, this show offers over 300 eco-friendly exhibitors in fields ranging from transportation to health and fitness, as well as environmental experts, fashion shows and even a film festival.
Direct Energy Centre
100 Princes’ Blvd.
(416) 360-0044
