Every March, we organize more than 2,200 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new home products into distinctive show-within-a-show expos at the International Home + Housewares Show. And just as the industry and consumers are constantly evolving, so is the Show. So in case you’re thinking, ‘I’ve been there before, or I was just there last year, no need to attend again in 2019…’ – think again! The Show will be full of products, brands, events and education that are new for 2019:
Trending Today Preview: A Marketplace for Specialty Beverages & Accessories
For the very first time, this pre-Show event shines a spotlight on products and solutions to help you deliver on the specialty beverage craze with more than 60 companies displaying options. Stay on top of the latest trends and see product offerings in the the following specialty beverage categories: beer, cocktails, water and coffee.
The Trending Today Preview runs concurrently with the New Exhibitor Preview. Both pre-Show events are open exclusively to buyers and news media, and are conveniently located in the same room so that you can easily visit both before the Show opens.
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
S100, South Building
New Exhibitor Preview
More than 90 first-time exhibitors that you have literally never seen here before will gather in the Grand Ballroom to provide a sneak peek of their brands and designs before the Show opens. Don’t miss this opportunity to find new brands and products making their 2019 Show debut!
The New Exhibitor Preview runs concurrently with the Trending Today Preview. Both pre-Show events are open exclusively to buyers and news media, and are conveniently located in the same room so that you can easily visit both before the Show opens.
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
S100, South Building
Discover more than 500 products making their IH+HS debut in special displays located in each Buyers Club.
A New Product Showcase is located in all three halls:
South, near Booth S4270
North, near Booth N7765
Lakeside, near Booth L11350
New speakers, new topics – and new trends to guide your business in the next year:
Keynotes:
Digital Disruption: Consumer Trends Influencing Retailers of Tomorrow
by Erika Sirimanne, Euromonitor International
Discover how hyper-connectivity is impacting consumer behavior and how digital disruption is transforming housewares retailing across the globe.
Sunday, March 3 | 12 Noon
Room S100, Grand Ballroom
Level 1, South Building
Top Trends 2019: New Consumer Insights and How to Thrive in the Retail Revolution
by Tom Mirable
IHA’s consumer trend forecaster and Senior Vice President, Global Trend & Design, Lifetime Brands
Learn about vital trends that will impact your business in the next two years.
Monday, March 4 | 7:30 am
Room S100, Grand Ballroom
Level 1, South Building
2020 Color Trends
by Leatrice (lee) Eiseman
IHA’s color expert and Executive Director, Pantone Institute
Join Lee on Monday as she reveals Pantone’s 2020 color palettes in an engaging, highly visual program that demonstrates the strongest trends in color and styling families. Return on Tuesday as Lee will further delve into the philosophy of color and how it affects retail and consumers’ purchasing habits.
Monday and Tuesday, March 4-5 | 12 Noon
Room S100, Grand Ballroom
Level 1, South Building
Innovation Theater
The Innovation Theater is full of valuable education sessions with more than 20 presentations throughout the course of the Show! Topics cover insights into the latest trends & design, visual merchandising, social media, branding, retail success factors and consumer preferences. Presentations made on all Show days.
Room 350, Lakeside Center Lobby
Inventors Revue
The Inventors Revue includes informative sessions addressing product development and marketing topics, as well as expert review panels for inventor product feedback.
North Hall, Booth N7366
Experience a new retail concept – and get a look at cutting-edge tech products that can attract a new type of customer to your store.
Find inspiration and opportunity from product concepts designed by emerging creators and innovators:
Inventors Corner
Located in the Clean + Contain Expo in the North Building, the Inventors Corner brings the raw edge of creativity to the Show. Here you’ll find 60 clever inventors showcasing their just-now-ready inventions, giving you the first look at some of the industry’s most ingenious minds at work.
Design Debut
The Design Debut program allows new exhibitors whose product demonstrates high design and innovation to experience the International Home + Housewares Show in a special destination within the Discover Design Expo. Stroll the aisles to see what these new-to-the-Show exhibitors have to offer in product design and discover trend-setting innovation for your retail store.
Over 200 NEW exhibitors will be at the 2019 Show:
The Show is the premier housewares marketplace where the industry connects to do business – don’t miss out! For more information, visit our Show website and register today!
