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Join us for three full days of bigger and better design events than ever before! Designers will have the opportunity to attend exclusive networking events, stimulating seminars, enlightening book signings, motivating panel discussions and more. Come view the latest inspiring vignettes from our showroom sponsors, and don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the Designers and retailers from across the country.
To attend the Dine + Design Luncheon, please RSVP
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Designer Coffee StopEvent Time: 08:30 AM |
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Event Location: IHDC 1D202
Start your day of inspiring design, networking, and education with a complimentary custom coffee in The Gallery, home to over 22,000 square feet of curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting manufacturers that work directly with designers.
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ArchLIGHT Summit ExpoEvent Time: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Atrium
ArchLIGHT Summit is a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, architects and other practicing and aspiring lighting professionals.
Created and hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit showcases new products from hundreds of leading commercial brands reflecting the latest lighting trends and technologies, combined with a full slate of accredited educational and hands-on experiential sessions facilitated by the sharpest minds in design and lighting. There are over 20+ hours of CEU credits available. more
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DMC Buyer ScoopEvent Time: 09:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join us daily at 9AM for tips and tricks on navigating market. Whether you're a new buyer or designer, new to Dallas, or just haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
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Serving Up Design: Elevating Projects with Luxury TabletopEvent Time: 10:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Sponsored by Modern Luxury
Kick-off Dallas Design Week with Modern Luxury's Jane Humphrey as she talks tabletop and lifestyle with arbiters of taste, Beatriz Ball, Courtney Petit, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, and Missy Peck. They will be serving up hot tabletop trends, plus tips and tricks to source and design fabulous goods to create a curated lifestyle for everyday and special occasions.
Join us after Dine + Design at 1 pm on WTC 11 to explore tabletop resources across campus with Ginger Hartford, Sr. Director of Design, DMC and Courtney Petit.
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A Champagne Trend Vignette Viewing & Book Signing by Kimberly Schlegel WhitmanEvent Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Before going to the Dine + Design Luncheon, sip champagne, mix, and mingle among inspiring vignettes from Dallas Market Center Exhibitors. Plus, enjoy a book signing by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman of A Loving Table. The first (50) books will be gifted by Dallas Market Center to guests! Additional copies and titles will be available for purchase.
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Dine + Design presents Colormix 2025 with Sherwin-WilliamsEvent Time: 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 11 - Atrium
Sponsored by Dallas Market Center | Sherwin-Williams | Modern Luxury
Sherwin-Williams is back at Dallas Market Center this fall to present their Colormix Forecast during this one-hour, one-credit, HSW/CEPH CEU luncheon. Event check-in and vignette viewing with complimentary champagne begins at 11am in the atrium of the World Trade Center, followed by the Luncheon (RSVP REQUIRED) at 12pm on the 11th floor. An RSVP is required to attend this CEU Luncheon. more
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DMC Tour: Tabletop for Interior DesignersEvent Time: 01:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 11 - Atrium
Sponsored by Modern Luxury
DMC's Sr. Director of Design, Ginger Hartford and designer and lifestyle expert, Courtney Petit will guide Interior Designers through curated tabletop resources across campus. This tour will inspire and educate Interior Designers on the perfect tabletop for their design projects.
Note, that the tour will leave directly after the Dine + Design Luncheon. Meet us on the atrium!
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ARCHITECT Magazine Panel: The State of Design - ArchLIGHT SummitEvent Time: 02:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Atrium
Leading voices in architecture and interiors discuss the most exciting developments in design happening right now. Get ready to hear insights from top experts on the future of design and architecture. Ben Crawford from OMNIPLAN will discuss overarching architecture and urban planning, while Botond Laslo will cover the latest trends in luxury residential projects. Additionally, a prominent interior designer will focus on commercial interiors. Paul Makovsky, Editor of ARCHITECT Magazine, will moderate the discussions and provide observations on the hottest trends in New York and Europe. Join us to learn the latest in the state of design!
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Dogs & Design: You Can Have BothEvent Time: 03:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Sponsored by DMC | Feizy | Designers for Dogs
Join Dallas Market Center, Feizy Rugs, and Designers for Dogs as we discuss the value of living with dogs and how to successfully integrate them into your home without sacrificing style. Michael Bauer, Director of Trade Relations at Feizy Rugs, will moderate this informative panel of dog lovers and experts; Ed Jamison, CEO of Operation Kindness, Art Ortiz, Owner & Trainer at DogFit Dallas, Rachel Winston, Interior Designer and Founder of Designers for Dogs, and Valerie Feizy of Feizy for Texas. Before the panel, enjoy the famous step & repeat photo shoot with Operation Kindness pups and learn more about Designers for Dogs' mission in the Feizy showroom a...more
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ArchLIGHT Summit Opening Night ReceptionEvent Time: 05:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Atrium
Sponsored by CASAMBI
Join us as we celebrate the first night of the event!
Enjoy a hosted bar, delicious bites, and a live band while you unwind after a full day of exploration.
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| Wed, Sep 18 | ||
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Designer Coffee StopEvent Time: 08:30 AM |
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Event Location: IHDC 1D202
Start your day of inspiring design, networking, and education with a complimentary custom coffee in The Gallery, home to over 22,000 square feet of curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting manufacturers that work directly with designers.
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ArchLIGHT Summit ExpoEvent Time: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Atrium
ArchLIGHT Summit is a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, architects and other practicing and aspiring lighting professionals.
Created and hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit showcases new products from hundreds of leading commercial brands reflecting the latest lighting trends and technologies, combined with a full slate of accredited educational and hands-on experiential sessions facilitated by the sharpest minds in design and lighting. There are over 20+ hours of CEU credits available. more
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DMC Buyer ScoopEvent Time: 09:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join us daily at 9AM for tips and tricks on navigating market. Whether you're a new buyer or designer, new to Dallas, or just haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
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The Intersection of Nature & Color Focusing on Florology with The Botanical MixEvent Time: 10:00 AM |
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Event Location: IHDC 1D110
Explore the possibilities of nature and color's impact on design! A fun panel discussion on florology led by Shane Friesenhahn with Botanical Mix, with Lawanna Wood and Courtney Pendergrass of Southern Living Too, Bryana Guy of Hue Design and Lisa Barron of Dallas Design Group.Explore the possibilities of nature and color's impact on design! A fun panel discussion on florology led by Shane Friesenhahn with Botanical Mix, with Lawanna Wood and Courtney Pendergrass of Southern Living Too, Bryana Guy of Hue Design and Lisa Barron of Dallas Design Group.
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Exploring Innovative Architectural Visualization Tools - ArchLIGHT SummitEvent Time: 11:00 AM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Atrium
Join us for an immersive exploration into the cutting-edge realm of digital visualization tools, where we'll uncover the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) for lighting professionals. In this dynamic open panel discussion, industry experts will share insights, strategies, and real-world examples to inspire and empower designers at all skill levels.
Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of digital visualization or you're a seasoned expert looking to stay ahead of the curve, this interactive session promises to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and practical insights needed to harness the full potential of VR, AR, and MR in your lighting design p...more
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The Inside Track on New Designs with RevelationEvent Time: 11:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC 272
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Event Location: IHDC 2F448
Join Revelation's Creative Director, Rick Janecek, for a tour of new designs and enjoy refreshing mimosas.
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Curated Interiors That Tell a Story with Visual Comfort & Co.Event Time: 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 1D111
Philip Gorrivan, New York-based interior designer of high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, sits down with Shannon Bowers, MILIEU Editor-at-Large, for a conversation on the importance of curation and creating spaces that tell an authentic design story. Following the presentation, Philip will be signing his new book “Authentic Interiors: Rooms That Tell Stories." Visual Comfort will be gifting signed copies to the first 75 guests.
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Showroom Spectacular - ArchLIGHT SummitEvent Time: 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 4th Floor
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Event Location: TM 3rd Floor
Enjoy food, hospitality, dynamic demonstrations, giveaways and other exciting attractions in Dallas Market Center’s permanent lighting exhibits. Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!
Acrosentec | AFX | Eurofase | Hubbardton Forge | Modern Forms | Minka Group | LEDI | Sonneman | Elk Home - Norwell Lighting | WAC Lighting | Nora Lighting | CSL Lighting | Kuzco | Alora | Alora Mo...more
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Event Location: TM 3 - Meet at Escalator Bank
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Event Location: TM 3 - Meet at Escalator Bank
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design
As we experience a growing shift to work anywhere and the modern home evolves, high-end homeowners crave an infusion of luxury and warmth from hotel design in their homes. Join Pamela Jaccarino, Chief Creative + Content Officer | LUXE Design Guild, Editor At Large LUXE Interiors + Design, Chad Dorsey of Chad Dorsey Design, Melinda Clark of Hotel Swexan and Harwood International, Kara Adam of Kara Adam Interiors, and Catie Conlon of Swoon to discuss how the hospitality ethos is influencing, and enriching, our homes.
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Event Location: TM 3 - Meet at Escalator Bank
Designers are opting for interesting textures over high-gloss surfaces while mixing materials to add warmth and interest. Many of these material choices incorporate natural elements. When used effectively, these varied finishes can indicate a shift in use within a larger open space. For example, a change in flooring material can indicate a more intimate lounge area or even aid in way-finding.
Lighting is essential for emphasizing textures and materials, as well as defining different areas within a space. It continues to evolve with new trends and innovations in design, such as using light to highlight textured walls or create focal points. Varying brightness levels can add movement and visual appeal to office spaces....more
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Dallas Destination Design - Hôtel Swexan VIP Experience in the Harwood DistrictEvent Time: 04:30 PM - 08:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
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Event Location: Offsite Hotel Swexan
Sponsored by Hôtel Swexan | D Home | Dallas Market Center
Reserve your ticket NOW!
Limited Availability – Until September 13th Join Dallas Market Center, Hôtel Swexan in the Harwood District, and D Home for an exclusive evening celebrating design at Hôtel Swexan. Guests will enjoy a bespoke designer experience with craft cocktails, Swiss Texan-inspired bites, and a private insider tour to learn about the award-winning hotel an...more
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| Thu, Sep 19 | ||
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Designer Coffee StopEvent Time: 08:30 AM |
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Event Location: IHDC 1D202
Start your day of inspiring design, networking, and education with a complimentary custom coffee in The Gallery, home to over 22,000 square feet of curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting manufacturers that work directly with designers.
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DMC Buyer ScoopEvent Time: 09:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join us daily at 9AM for tips and tricks on navigating market. Whether you're a new buyer or designer, new to Dallas, or just haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Sponsored by D Home
Holiday & floral is big business for Interior Designers! Jessica Otte of D Home will lead our panel of merry experts Linda Baker of Linda Baker Design Group, Alisa Berry of Alisa Berry Design, and Kurt Carr of Vickerman Company as they discuss top holiday & floral trends and how to source and bring this exciting service to your business.
Join us after the panel at 11 am to explore Holiday & Floral resources across campus with Ginger Hartford and Alisa Berry.
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DMC Tour: A Designer Holiday - Holiday & Floral Resources for Interior DesignersEvent Time: 11:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC Meet at the WTC 1 - Atrium Fountain
Sponsored by D Home
Ginger Hartford, Sr Director of Design, and Designer Alisa Berry will guide Interior Designers on an insider tour of curated holiday and floral resources across campus to inspire and inform those looking to expand their services or learn about more resources at DMC.
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Pop-Up Gallery and Meet the Artists with In-DetailEvent Time: 02:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 500
Meet the 8 Artists at our Pop-up Gallery with live painting, light bites, and bubbly.
Susan Hanson Kimberly Loveland Melissa McKean Steve Taff Dennis Smith Megan Swartz Jana Ricker K. Nari Jana Ricker Dawn Gibson Karen Hall Kelly O’Neal
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Design & Style with ArtEvent Time: 03:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Sponsored by PaperCity
Join Billy Fong, Editor of PaperCity Dallas, Ginger Hartford, Sr. Director of Design of Dallas Market Center, Sarah Hargrave of The Collective Dallas, Courtney McGrail of CMG Art Advisory, and Laura Britt of Britt Design Group as they discuss the value of art in the design process; how it inspires, and how to source and style with it.
After the panel at 4 pm explore incredible fine art resources across campus with Ginger Hartford and Donna Moss.
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DMC Tour: Design & Style - Art & Design Resources for Interior DesignersEvent Time: 04:00 PM |
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Event Location: WTC Meet at the WTC 1 - Atrium Fountain
Sponsored by PaperCity
Ginger Hartford, Sr. Director of Design, DMC and award-winning designer and TV Host Donna Moss will guide Interior Designers through curated art resources across campus. This tour will inspire and inform Interior Designers looking to learn more about art in design and help them discover artful resources at DMC for their projects.
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It's Poppin' - The Gallery Champagne & Popcorn PartyEvent Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 1D202
Pop open bottles of bubbly with us and celebrate an amazing Dallas Design Week in The Gallery! Enjoy these delights while you mingle and browse design resources in our shared showroom space.
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