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The Inspired Home Show 2027

Trade-orientedMega eventIn-personInternational draw
📅 9 March 2027 – 11 March 🏛️ McCormick Place 📍 Chicago, US ↗ 🏢 International Housewares Association 🔁 annual

1,000

Exhibitors

The Inspired Home Show is North America's premier housewares trade show, bringing together thousands of home goods manufacturers, designers, and top-tier retail buyers to showcase emerging trends, discover consumer products, and drive industry commerce.

Exhibitor mix: Organized by major show expos: Clean + Contain, Cook + Bakeware, Dine + Décor, and Wired + Well, alongside special pavilions like the Inventors Corner and International Pavilions.

Home Decor InteriorsHousehold AppliancesRetail Ecommerce housewareshome goodskitchenwaretabletopconsumer productsretailersdesigners

The Inspired Home Show is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — The Inspired Home Show 2028 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

McCormick Place

Convention centre · 241,548 m² · 4 halls

Located in Chicago, McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, featuring over 2.6 million sq ft of exhibition space, multiple ballrooms, and assembly rooms. It consists of four interconnected buildings and is a major venue for B2B trade shows.

📍 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Operated by ASM Global

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Organizer

International Housewares Association

Nonprofit · Rosemont, United States · Founded 1938

A professional trade association that facilitates connections and trade opportunities across the global home and housewares market.

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Why people attend

Buyers attend to source next-generation consumer items, discover emerging kitchen and home trends, and network with global market leaders at the industry's premier commercial hub.

Who attends

Retail buyersspecialty store ownershome and housewares product manufacturersdistributorscorporate retail executivesand suppliers.

Exhibitor categories

Cookware & BakewareKitchen Tools & AccessoriesTabletop & Gourmet FoodHome Organization & StorageCleaning & Clothing CareHousehold & Home ElectronicsSmart Home & Personal CarePet ProductsCook + BakewareTabletop + Kitchen EssentialsHome Organization + StorageWired + Well Small ElectronicsGourmet Food + ProductsTravel Gear + LuggageClean + Contain

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Speakers

50 speakers at The Inspired Home Show

J

Joe Derochowski

Vice President and Home Industry Advisor · The NPD Group

"Opportunities in Inflationary Times"

inflation opportunitiesconsumer spendinghome industry trends
T

Tom Mirabile

Principal and IHA’s Consumer Trend Forecaster · Springboard Futures

"Never Say Normal: Navigating Change and Enabling Growth in the Modern Marketplace"

consumer trendsmarketplace growthproduct innovation

Also speaking at Maison&Objet Paris

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Fran Groesbeck

Managing Director · Cookware & Bakeware Alliance

"PFAS Chemicals and Housewares: Answering the Critical Questions"

PFAS regulationcookware legislationchemical safety
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Tobias Gerfin

CEO, Kuhn Rikon, and President, European Association for Cookware, Cutlery and Flatware (FEC) · Kuhn Rikon

"PFAS Chemicals and Housewares: Answering the Critical Questions"

PFAS regulationcookware legislationchemical safety
T

Thomas Lee

Partner, Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Practice Group · Bryan, Cave Leighton and Paisner

"PFAS Chemicals and Housewares: Answering the Critical Questions"

PFAS regulationenvironmental lawchemical safety

Also speaking at HR Leaders Conference Dubai, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas

P

Peter Giannetti

Editor-in-Chief · HomePage News

"IHA Occasions Survey 2023: Housewares Joins The Celebration"

housewares trendsconsumer surveysin-home entertaining
L

Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf

Principal · Project Partners Network

"Growth at the Intersection of Food, Housewares and Lifestyle Trends"

lifestyle trendsfood cultureproduct development
N

Nicki Gondell

Founding Partner · Trend House

"Growth at the Intersection of Food, Housewares and Lifestyle Trends"

lifestyle trendsfood cultureproduct development
A

Anne Kong

GIA Expert Juror, Professor & Program Coordinator, Spatial Experience Design Program, and Partner, A+D Kong · Fashion Institute of Technology

"gia Top Window Awards"

retail designwindow displaysglobal innovation awards
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Leana Salamah

Vice President, Marketing · International Housewares Association

"IHA Occasions Survey 2023: Housewares Joins The Celebration"

housewares trendsconsumer surveysin-home entertaining

Also speaking at The NGA Show

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Julie Barber

Executive Vice President, General Merchandising · Walmart U.S.

"Winning in an Evolving Retail Landscape"

omnichannel retailretail strategyconsumer goods
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Justine Van Buren

General Manager, Home Goods · Walmart Marketplace

"Winning in an Evolving Retail Landscape"

omnichannel retailretail strategye-commerce marketplace
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Leatrice Eiseman

Executive Director · Pantone Color Institute

"The Art of Living: Directional Color/Design Trends"

color trendsdesign trendsconsumer psychology

Also speaking at Summer Las Vegas Market

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Anna Ward

Consultancy Innovation Lead · TrendBible

"Global Householder Trends: A View to 2025"

Bio

Consultancy innovation lead at futures agency TrendBible. She discusses what is driving change in the home and interiors industry for 2025 and offers a deep understanding of the key shifts impacting the way householders will think, feel and act.

global trendshome and interiorsconsumer behavior
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Roberto Ruiz

Executive Vice President, Research, Insights & Analytics · TelevisaUnivision

"Future-Proofing Your Brand with America’s Growth Engine: The Hispanic Marketing Imperative"

Bio

Executive vice president, research, insights and analytics at TelevisaUnivision. He specializes in sharing actionable insights on the Hispanic Opportunity and its growing contribution to the home and housewares industry.

Hispanic marketingbrand growthconsumer insights
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Rick Bayless

Chef and Author · Frontera Grill

"Cooking Demonstration"

Bio

Rick Bayless is well-known from winning the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters,” besting the competition with his authentic Mexican cuisine. His highly rated public television series, “Mexico: One Plate at a Time,” is broadcast coast-to-coast and his nine cookbooks have earned multiple high-profile accolades. Located in Chicago, Bayless’s Frontera Grill and Topolobampo have each received the “Outstanding Restaurant” designation from the James Beard Foundation — an unprecedented feat for side-by-side restaurants.

Mexican cuisinecooking demonstration

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Inspired Home Show?+
The Inspired Home Show takes place on 9 March 2027 to 11 March 2027.
Where is The Inspired Home Show held?+
The Inspired Home Show is held at McCormick Place, Chicago, US.
Who organises The Inspired Home Show?+
The Inspired Home Show is organised by International Housewares Association.
How many exhibitors attend The Inspired Home Show?+
The Inspired Home Show typically hosts approximately 1,000 exhibitors.
How often is The Inspired Home Show held?+
The Inspired Home Show is held annual.

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