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IDA Encounters 2026

Explore. Network. Learn. Sponsor. Exhibit. Partner.


IDA Encounters is Alberta's premier gathering for the interior and commercial design Industry. Encounters offer creative ideas and introductions that will shape the built-environment today and into the future.
Calgary, AB

Tuesday, 10 November 2026
9:00am – 7:30pm MST

Hotel Arts


Edmonton, AB

Monday, 16 November 2026
9:00am - 7:30pm MST

EXPO Centre


Program

9:00am - 9:30am Registration


9:30am - 11:00am Concurrent CEU's

      CEU #1 TBD

      CEU #2 TBD

      CEU #3 TBD
11:00am - 12:30 pm Concurrent CEU's

     CEU#4 TBD

     CEU#5 TBD

     CEU#6 TBD


12:30noon - 2:00pm Lunch Break / Keynote Speaker


2:00pm - 6:00pm Showcase



IDA Encounters 2026 Tickets 3


Learning Pass
Members
$ 45 +GST
Non-members
$ 60 +GST

Pass includes:

    • 2 CEU's
    • Lunch & Keynote Speaker

    • Calgary Member
    • Calgary Non-member
    • Edmonton Member
    • Edmonton Non-member
Networking Pass
Members
$ 45 +GST
Non-members
$ 60 +GST

          • Pass includes:

              • Lunch & Keynote Speaker
              • Showcase & Tradeshow
          • Calgary Member
          • Calgary Non-member
VIP Pass
Members
$ 75GST
Non-members
$ 90 +GST

    • Pass includes:

        • 2 CEU's
        • Lunch & Keynote Speaker
        • Showcase
      • Calgary Member
      • Calgary Non-member
      • Edmonton Member
      • Edmonton Non-member

Student Pass

$ 15 +GST


    • Calgary
    • Edmonton

* Contact us about custom space requirements

** Contact us about bundled Calgary & Edmonton discounts


Sponsor Opportunities

IDA Encounters is excited to offer a full range of sponsorship opportunities staring at $500 in each city as well as a Platinum Title Sponsor.

About IDA

As the largest and most comprehensive interior deign membership in Alberta, the IDA is recognized by other associations as the voice of Interior Design within the province. The IDA represents all levels of Interior Designers from students to Registered members active in all sectors of the built environment including corporate, retail, hospitality, healthcare and institutional design.

Your sponsorship supports:

  • IDA member programming
  • Ethical and professional practice support
  • Collaboration and support with CIDQ initiatives
  • Support of FIDRAC initiatives
  • Scholarships to Alberta Interior Design Programs
  • Advocacy, industry influence and representation to aligned associations and the business community

Audience

IDA Encounters attracts upwards of 250 people yearly in both Calgary and Edmonton comprised of:

  • Interior Designers
  • Interior Design Students
  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • General Contractors
  • End Users
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Product and Manufacturing Representatives and suppliers
Platinum
Edmonton & Calgary
$ 8,000 + GST

Purchase
(one Available both cities)

Gold
Calgary
$ 4,000 + GST
Purchase
Edmonton
$ 4,000 +GST
(one available in each city)

Silver
Calgary
$ 2,000 + GST
Purchase
Edmonton
$ 2,000 +GST
(three available in each city)
Bronze
Calgary
$ 500 + GST
Purchase
Edmonton
$ 500 +GST
Purchase


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