Celebrating its 125th edition next year, this incredible milestone will be celebrated with special events during the Inspired Home Show.
Running for three days from 2 to 4 March 2025, the Show will introduce several categories to create exciting new destinations for buyers in addition to the thousands of new products from each housewares category on display. In partnership with the National Candle Association, the Show will feature a Candle Pavilion including both large and small suppliers.
In addition, the South Hall will debut a Pet Pavilion in cooperation with the American Pet Products Association, with a strong focus on higher-end giftable products.
As announced last summer, the Show is adding a Travel Gear + Luggage Expo, bringing together a curated collection of leading travel goods suppliers including Bugatti, Dejuno, Olympia Luggage, Travelers Club Luggage and Travelon.
What else can visitors expect at the 125th Inspired Home Show next year?
New product inspiration
• The New Exhibitor Gallery in the North and South Hall cafés will feature product displays showcasing new exhibitors, complete with signage identifying company name and booth number.
• New Product Showcases in the Buyers Clubs in the North and South Halls present new products by their respective expos. Buyers and news media will be able to scan products of interest and receive a print-out for booth visit follow-up.
• The IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design Excellence are highlighted in a display in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Grand Concourse Lobby. Seventy finalists in 14 categories are featured. The IHA gia program, or more specifically the gia Retail Awards, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025.
• The Global Design Points/Country Pavilion program features design-driven products from around the world.
New perspectives through education
• A series of keynote presentations covers a range of valuable topics including a home product colour forecast for 2026; research and insights on consumer trends; home and housewares market data and analytics; emerging technology innovation and application and a look at the evolving retail marketplace. In addition, the Inspiration Theatre will offer educational sessions each Show day.
• The Inventors Revue will hold ‘Pitch to the Pros’ sessions in its location on the South Hall exhibit floor.
New connections through networking
• Global Innovation Awards (gia) Gala—celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, this invitation-only event on Sunday night recognises and honours the best in home and housewares retailing, product design and student innovation with the announcement of the Global Honourees.
• Networking After Dark Reception—all Show participants are invited to continue Show discussions and network over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on Monday 3 March.
For more information about Show events, visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com/events. The Inspired Home Show is held Sunday to Tuesday, 2 to 4 March at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. For more information about the 2025 Show and to register for a Show badge, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com/register. To search for new products that will be at the Show visit Connect 365, the Show’s online directory.
