To help navigate your way through the calendar, please make note of the color codes to differentiate between the different types of events:
DLN in Attendance
A DLN team member will be here.
For Your Calendar
The DLN team won’t be here, but Members and Partners may be.
Community Gathering
The DLN is convening one or more events here.
Design Leadership Foundation Event
Core Event
EVENTS CALENDAR 2025
We are excited to see the DLN community around the globe in 2025. Please note that this calendar is a working document and will be updated throughout the year. If you will be in attendance at an event not listed here, or would like to convene a DLN gathering, please let us know!
FIRST QUARTER
THE WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW
January 10 – 12 | Washington, D.C.
Hosted in American University’s Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C., the Washington Winter Show features more than forty dealers from across the U.S. and Europe, offering a broad range of antiques and fine arts.
PARIS DÉCO OFF / MAISON&OBJET
January 15 - 20 | Paris
The DLN Team will travel to Paris for Déco Off and Maison&Objet, convene a series of intimate community dinners, and support DLN Partner events.
• Déco Off: January 15-18
• Maison&Objet: January 16 – 20
FOG DESIGN + ART
January 23 – 26 | San Francisco
This art and design fair at the Fort Mason Center is a favorite of San Francisco creatives.
DESIGNTO
January 23 – February 2 | Toronto
Canada’s largest celebration of design, Toronto’s design week comprises over 100 free exhibitions, ranging from museum shows to lectures to studio tours.
THE WINTER SHOW
January 24 – February 2 | New York City
The premier art, antiques, and design fair in America, held annually at the Park Avenue Armory, features the world’s top experts in the fine and decorative arts. The DLN will join the festivities at the Opening Night Party and host the Insiders Preview Brunch.
• Opening Night Party: January 23
• Insiders Preview Brunch: January 25
DLN in Attendance
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Community Gathering
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ROUND TOP ANTIQUES FAIR
January 24 – 25 | Round Top, TX
This biannual antiques festival draws shoppers from Texas and beyond, who come for the shopping as well as the socializing.
LAS VEGAS WINTER MARKET
January 26 – 30 | Las Vegas Manufacturers, sales reps, and brands connect with retail buyers and interior designers one-stop experience for wholesale commerce.
PALM BEACH DESIGN DAYS
Janaury 28 – 31 | Palm Beach, FL
Now in its third year, this celebration of design convenes panels, events, and experiences in the growing design hub of Florida.
DLF WORKSHOP: MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
January 30 – 31 | Starkville, MS
For the 4th year, the DLF brings design industry professionals to Mississippi State University for an on-campus, two-day professional development workshop.
THE ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW OF NASHVILLE
January 31 – February 2 | Nashville, TN
This annual celebration of antiques, art, and horticulture has become a staple of Nashville culture. The show boasts more than 150 exhibitors, verdant gardens, cocktail parties, and a lineup of excellent speakers.
SHOPPE OBJECT
February 2 – 4 | New York City
A highlight of New York’s Market Week, Shoppe Objecy is a curated home and gift trade show that takes place biannually on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
ZONA MACO
February 5 – 9 | Mexico City
If you fell in love with Mexico City on our 2023 Summit, this Latin American art, design, and antique fair is a great excuse to revisit.
MADRID DESIGN FESTIVAL
February 12 – 23 | Madrid
For its eigth edition, this Spanish fair will take over Madrid with workshops, installations, panel discussions, and more celebrations of design.
DLN in Attendance
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MODERNISM WEEK
February 13 – 23 | Palm Springs, CA
With over 350 events across the modernist paradise of Palm Springs, Modernism Week is meant to celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design as well as contemporary thinking in these fields.
KBIS
February 25 – 27 | Las Vegas
The kitchen and bath industry’s premier event sees hundreds of vendors exhibiting new offerings as well as panels and educational programs.
KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOWHOUSE PALM BEACH
February 21 – 24 | Palm Beach, FL
2025 will mark the eighth iteration of the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Palm Beach, with several esteemed designers from across the country participating.
FRIEZE LOS ANGELES
February 20 – 23 | Los Angeles
This year marks the fifth Los Angeles edition of the Frieze Art Fair, focusing on global contemporary art.
THE INSPIRED HOME SHOW
March 2 – 4 | Chicago
The Inspired Home Show in Chicago is North America’s largest housewares trade show, where home and housewares professionals from more than 120 countries converge.
NYSID GALA
March 4 | New York City
The New York School of Interior Design’s annual gala honors leading designers while raising funds for the NYSID Scholarship Fund.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY GATHERING
March 6 | Atlanta
Over the course of several days, the DLN will convene local and visiting Members in Atlanta for behind-the-scenes tours, community meals, and a Design Leadership Network fundraising event.
DLN in Attendance
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LONDON DESIGN WEEK
March 10 – 14 | London
Chelsea Harbour will welcome thousands of visitors to view the ultimate design collective from more than 600 international brands, discover defining design directions and get the inside track at over 100 events.
CHARLESTON DESIGN WEEK
March 13 – 16 | Charleston, SC
Kicking off the opening weekend of The Charleston Festival, Charleston by Design celebrates preservation-inspired design with a curated lineup of exclusive tours, thought-provoking lectures, and networking events.
DLN TRAVELS TO TEFAF MAASTRICHT AND THE LOW COUNTRIES
March 13 – 18 | Maastricht, Netherlands
This spring, the DLN will convene an unparalleled journey through Amsterdam, Maastricht, Ghent, and Antwerp—four cities celebrated for their deep history, design heritage, and cultural vitality.
DESIGN EDGE
March 27 – 28 | Phoenix
Design Edge brings leading designer-centric manufacturers to premium markets throughout the country to connect with the region’s designers and tastemakers.
ART BASEL HONG KONG
March 28 – 30 | Hong Kong
The Hong Kong fair features premier galleries from Asia and beyond, offering up a diverse array of global artistic perspectives through Modern and contemporary works.
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SECOND QUARTER
KIPS BAY PRESIDENTS DINNER
April 3 | New York City
The largest fundraiser for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, this stalwart of the design industry calendar sees design professionals from around the country converging in New York each year.
DLF WORKSHOP: SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
April 4 | Santa Monica, CA
The Design Leadership Foundation returns to Santa Monica College to mount a mentorship program for students interested in design fields.
SALONE DEL MOBILE / MILAN DESIGN WEEK
April 8 – 13 | Milan
Arguably the world’s most important design event, Milan Design Week comprises the Salone del Mobile fair and Furiosalone activations throughout the city. The DLN will convene our community for a serios of events, gatherings, and behind-the-scenes activations.
THE NEW YORK TABLETOP SHOW
April 8 – 11 | New York City
Each spring, the Tabletop Association welcomes retailers, interior designers, architects, chefs, restauranteurs, hotels, media, and other tabletop professionals from around the globe to meet and experience new offerings for the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.
DESIGN ADAC
April 22 – 24 | Atlanta
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center’s annual celebration of design convenes industry leaders for days of panel discussions, networking opportunities, and new product launches.
DESIGN ON A DIME
April 23 – 26 | New York City
At this beloved industry event, designers create vignettes with donated goods which are sold for up to 80% off retail to benefit Housing Works’s healthcare and housing programs for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and living with HIV/AIDS.
DLN in Attendance
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HIGH POINT MARKET
April 26 – 30 | High Point, NC
The nation’s largest furniture trade show, High Point Market celebrates design in the capital of American furniture manufacturing with panel discussions, lectures, and events alongside launches from the industry’s biggest brands.
BOSTON DESIGN WEEK
April 22 – May 4 | Boston
Boston Design Week seeks to increase public awareness and appreciation of all aspects of design, foster recognition of the vital role design plays i n our lives, and bring new audiences to a wide array of design industries and organizations.
MIAMI COMMUNITY GATHERING
April Date TBA | Miami
The DLN will converge on South Beach for behind-the-scenes tours, community meals, and a Design Leadership Network fundraising event.
THE TICKING TENT
May 2 – 3 | New Preston, CT
Founded by DLN Professional Member Christina Juarez and stylist Benjamin Reyneart, The Ticking Tent convenes independent makers for a daylong shopping event in locations in the New York Area.
LEGENDS
May 6 – 8 | Los Angeles
Design LA plays host to LA’s premier design celebration. Expect DLN participation in panels, parties, and other gatherings.
FRIEZE NEW YORK
May 7 – 11 | New York City
The New York iteration of the Frieze fair brings together the world’s leading galleries to showcase ambitious solo, group, and themed presentations by pioneering artists.
TEFAF NEW YORK
May 9 – 13 | New York City
TEFAF New York focuses primarily on modern and contemporary art and design,with a mix of ethnographic and ancient art, photography, and jewelry.
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ARTHUR ROSS AWARDS
May 12 | New York City
Bestowed by the nonprofit Institute for Classical Architecture & Art, the Arthur Ross Awards recognize the achievements of professionals dedicated to advancing the classical tradition. The associated awards ceremony is a can’t miss event for classicists from around the country.
NYCxDESIGN
May 15 – 21 | New York City
NYCxDESIGN promotes New York City as a design destination and serves as a supportive network to its powerful multi-disciplined design sector.
CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
May 15 – 22 | London
From breathtaking gardens and fabulous florals to cutting-edge design ideas, the Chelsea Flower Show is the world’s premier showcase of horticulture and garden design—and an inspiring destination for both professional landscape designers and creatives looking to hone their green thumbs.
ICFF
May 18 – 20 | New York City
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair presents a broad range of furnishing products for residential, contract, and hospitality environments to an audience of 10,000 architects, interior designers, retailers, distributors, developers, and press.
DESIGN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
May 19 - 21 | Williamsburg, VA
Now in its third iteration, the Design Leadership Workshop presents foundational lessons of the DLN in an intensive, intimate format. With a group of 30 peers, participants will engage in programming designed specifically for the design industry by thought leaders in business and management.
FIELD & SUPPLY
May 30 – June 1 | Kingston, NY
Founded by DLN Member Brad Ford, Field + Supply is a modern interpretation of a traditional arts and crafts fair. It consists of a carefully curated selection of makers highlighting goods, old and new, from a variety of studios and workshops representing a wide range of crafts.
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KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOWHOUSE NEW YORK
May Date TBA | New York City
Join us for one of our favorite charity events of the year, the annual President’s Dinner benefiting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
WOW! HOUSE
June 3 – July 3 | London
Leading designers from aroudn the world create immersive “rooms” in this showcase concept by the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, now in its fifth year.
AIA CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
June 4 – 7 | Boston
This annual convention for leaders in the architecture field focuses on networking, leadership, and management best practice through lectures and interactive workshops.
NEOCON
June 9 – 11 | Chicago
A convention serving as a launchpad for innovative ideas to shape the future of commercial design, NeoCon sees designers, manufacturers, and producers from around the world converge in Chicago.
BUSINESS FORUM
June 18 | New York City
The DLN’s annual Business Forum brings together thought leaders from the design industry and beyond to discuss the business—and future— of design. All Partners should save the date, and registration will also be open for Members in 2025.
ART BASEL
June 19 – 22 | Basel, Switzerland
Indisputably the world’s leading fair in the modern and contemporary art market, Art Basel convenes 200 of the top blue-chip galleries worldwide to present their finest offerings, transforming Messe Basel into a major, albeit temporary, museum.
PIMLICO ROAD PARTY
June Date TBA | London
With tenants including Jamb, Soane Britain, Fermoie, Colefax & Fowler, and Robert Kime, to name a few, Pimlico Road has long been a top destination for the best of design and antiques in London. Its annual party is a celebration of British design past and present.
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FENIMORE LANE DESIGN SUMMIT
June 20 – 22 | Washington, CT
After making its debut last year, this weekend shopping event put on by DLN Member Ariel Okin will return to The Mayflower Auberge for a second year, bringing independent brands to the scenic locale where visitors can shop and enjoy panels, workshops, and more.
TREASURE HOUSE FAIR
June 26 – July 1 | London
The Royal Hospital Chelsea hosts a world-class showcase of art, antiques, and design, featuring 70 top dealers and meticulously vetted works.
THIRD QUARTER
NANTUCKET BY DESIGN
July 14 – 17 | Nantucket, MA
Presented by the Nantucket Historical Society, Nantucket by Design celebrates the New England island’s unique influence on design with engaging keynote speakers, panel discussions, and activations from Sconcet to Madaket.
LAS VEGAS SUMMER MARKET
July 27 – 31 | Las Vegas
Las Vegas Market offers a one-stop experience for wholesale commerce. Manufacturers, sales reps and brands connect with retail buyers and interior designers to source unique products, build strategic partnerships, and stay ahead in an evolving industry.
COLORADO COMMUNITY GATHERING
July/August Date TBA | Denver
The DLN will gather our community to network and deepen relationships in Colorado and the American southwest with a community dinner and a behind-the-scenes adventure.
FRIEZE SEOUL
September 3 – 6 | Seoul
Featuring over 110 of the most influential art galleries from across Asia and beyond, with a primary focus on contemporary art, the fair will be supplemented by a Frieze Masters section dedicated to art from antiquity through to the 20th century.
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MAISON&OBJET
September 4 – 8 | Paris
Brands, designers, artisans, and interior design experts will again convene in Paris to make connections, discover new sources, and be inspired by the latest offerings from global brands.
THE ARMORY SHOW
September 5 – 7 | New York City
The Armory Show brings the world’s leading international contemporary and modern art galleries to New York each year in the iconic Park Avenue Armory.
WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S NEXT
September 17 – 18 | New York City
Find us at the 17th annual What’s New, What’s Next at the New York Design Center to celebrate new ideas, design, materials, and products. We’ll share a guide to must-attend gatherings with DLN Partners and host a special What’s New, What’s Next Kick-off Dinner in collaboration with the NYDC.
• Kick-off Dinner: September 17
• WNWN: September 18
DALLAS DESIGN WEEK
September 16 – 18 | Dallas
Dallas Design Week welcomes leading designers, influencers and trend experts for two days of showroom events exclusively for the design community.
ATLANTA DESIGN FESTIVAL
September 27 – October 5 | Atlanta
The Atlanta Design Festival celebrates, convenes, and connecst creative industries.through installations, exhibitions, design and architecture tours, film screenings, panels and more, all designed to showcase Atlanta as a global powerhouse and innovator of ideas.
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
September 13 – 21 | London
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes London as a design capital of the world. The event brings together designers from across the globe and demonstrates the city’s position as a powerhouse of the design industry.
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FOURTH QUARTER
ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS
October 2 – 5 | Birmingham, AL
Birmingham’s premier antiques show includes talks by nationally acclaimed interior designers, floral designers, architects, landscape architects, furniture designers, and celebrated antiques dealers from across the nation.
FIELD & SUPPLY
October 10 – 12 | Kingston, NY
Brad Ford’s modern craft fair returns for its fall iteration during peak foliage season.
DESIGN CHICAGO
October 8 – 9 | Chicago
Design Chicago is the Midwest’s largest residential design conference featuring two days of events for kitchen, bath, and home furnishings.
DECOREX
October 12 – 15 | London
Europe’s premier international interior design show brings together over 250 furniture, lighting, and accessories brands to present their latest offerings in the British capital.
SAN FRANCISCO FALL SHOW
October 16 – 19 | San Francisco
This West Coast fair, run by DLN Fellow Suzanne Tucker, features over 40 top dealers from around the world as well as speakers and events. It’s opening party is a buzzy social event for San Francisco.
NY TABLETOP SHOW
October 21 – 24 | New York City
Join the Tabletop Association as it welcomes retailers, interior designers, architects, chefs, restauranteurs, hotels, media, and other tabletop professionals from around the globe to meet and experience new offerings from a host of hospitality industry brands.
WE DESIGN BEIRUT
October 22 – 26 | Beirut
The multidisciplinary event aims to celebrate and promote design and creativity through a rich program that offers designer showcases, installations, talks and workshops in the fields of interior design, architecture, furniture, product design, functional art, ceramics, home accessories and rugs.
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ART BASEL PARIS
October 22 – 26 | Paris
Art Basel Paris takes place at the Grand Palais, in the heart of the French capital. The show builds bridges with France’s cultural industries to create a flagship event radiating throughout the city, embedded in its exceptional cultural ecosystem.
HIGH POINT MARKET
October 25 – 29 | High Point, NC
Once more to High Point! Join the DLN team at the Fall market, where we will host community events and support Partner and Member launches.
DESIGN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
November 5 – 7 | Madrid
With a rich design heritage that spans Moorish to Gothic to Neoclassical, world class art offerings, and a vibrant current cultural scene, Madrid is the perfect backdrop for the DLN’s tentpole event, combinind best-in-class speakers, unparallelled networking opportunities, and inspiring locationspecific activities.
SALON ART + DESIGN
November 6 – 10 | New York City
Salon Art + Design showcases the pinnacle of design, presenting the world’s finest vintage, modern, and contemporary pieces alongside blue-chip 20th-century artworks.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW
November 7 – 9 | Southport, CT
Since its founding decades ago by Albert Hadley, Rooms With a View has seen 12 leading designers transform spaces at the Southport Congregational Church each year from humble bozes to showcases of creativity.
BDNY
November 9 – 10 | New York City
BDNY connects boutique hospitality brands and designers with exceptional vendors, insider experiences, and hospitality products not found anywhere else.
WESTEDGE
November 15 - 16 | Los Angeles
This three-day fair is a celebration of modern design, offering attendees the opportunity to discover the latest in interior and product design.
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KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOWHOUSE DALLAS
November Date TBA | Dallas
In addition to its eponymous beneficiary, The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas also benefits two local Dallas charities: Dwell with Dignity, a nonprofit agency dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, and The Crystal Charity Ball, which supports children’s charities in Dallas County.
THE TICKING TENT
November Date TBA | New York City
Founded by DLN Professional Member Christina Juarez and stylist Benjamin Reyneart, The Ticking Tent convenes independent makers for a daylong shopping event in locations in the New York Area.
ART BASEL / DESIGN MIAMI
December Date TBA | Miami
The DLN team will head to Art Basel and Design Miami to view the latest in art and design and convene a community gathering amid the fair festivities.
ILLUMINATION CHARLESTON
December Date TBA | Charleston, SC
Join Explore Charleston and Southern Living for a holiday activation of design and lifestyle in South Carolina.