Under the theme of Together, United, the Interior Designers of Canada will convene for three days of talks and networking in Toronto. The event boasts two inspiring keynotes: Nicole Verkindt and Russell Pollard.

Verkindt is the founder of OMX, a software platform that allows government contractors to manage local sourcing and socio-economic impacts, including ESGs and other sustainability metrics in regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, mining and infrastructure.

Pollard is the founder of Framework Leadership, through which he has supported architecture and interior design firms navigate change, improve workplace culture, and establish career pathways for employees. In 2022, he also founded Pride Talks as an employer program to raise awareness of and inclusion for 2SLGTBQ+ persons in the workplace.