Midwest- November 2026

Welcome to Design Edge Midwest

November 4-5, 2026

Design Edge is a highly curated, trade-only event featuring the best Home Furnishing and Kitchen & Bath brands in North America. The only designer event of its kind, Design Edge brings leading designer-centric manufacturers to premium markets throughout the country to connect with the region’s designers and tastemakers.

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Schedule of Events

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:00 am - 6:00 pm : Design Edge Midwest Show Floor Open

9:00 am - 10:00 am : ASID/NKBA VIP Access

10:00 am - 11:00 am : Design Edge Midwest Opening Keynote - "PROFITS RISE WHEN YOU PRICE LIKE A PRO"- Are you charging what your expertise is actually worth? Take a fresh look at pricing, profitability, and the decisions that can make a meaningful difference to your bottom line.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program: "Economic Housing Forecast for the Design Trade - WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE MIDWEST?" - Where is the market going, and what does it mean for your business? Presented by Chris Beard, Vice President of Building Products Research at John Burns Research and Consulting. Get a look at the economic and housing trends shaping the Midwest and discover what designers should be watching as they plan for what’s next.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program: Business of Midwest Design Panel Discussion - "SYSTEMS THAT SAVE YOUR PROFIT MARGIN" - Great design is only part of a great business. Hear how successful design professionals are creating systems, streamlining operations, and protecting profitability without sacrificing creativity or the client experience.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm : Design Edge Reception

Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:00 am - 4:00 pm : Design Edge Midwest Show Floor Open

9:00 am - 10:00 am : Design Edge Educational Program- EMERGING PROFESSIONALS & DESIGN STUDENT TOURS - The future of design starts here. Give the next generation of designers an insider’s look at the products, brands, people, and possibilities shaping the industry.

10:00 am - 11:00 am : Opening Educational Program - "HOW TO MAKE DESIGN VIDEOS GO VIRAL!" - Your next client may already be watching. Learn how to turn your design expertise into video content people actually want to watch, share, and remember and how to make social media work harder for your business.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm : Best of Design Edge Program at the Maker's Stage. You saw it. Now see what everyone is talking about. A fast-paced look at standout products, discoveries, and design moments from Design Edge Midwest curated to help you find the pieces worth knowing about.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program - "AI FOR THE DESIGN FIRM" - Make Your Marketing Faster & Stronger Work smarter without losing the human side of design. Discover practical ways to use today’s technology to create content, strengthen your marketing, save time, and give your firm an edge.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program- EMERGING PROFESSIONALS & DESIGN STUDENT TOURS - The future of design starts here. Give the next generation of designers an insider’s look at the products, brands, people, and possibilities shaping the industry.

4:00 pm Design Edge Show Close