2025 Industry Events to Look Forward To

OUR FAVORITE 2025 INDUSTRY EVENTS

The year ahead is packed with incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired. From local networking nights to global design fairs, we’ve curated a list of standout 2025 industry events you won’t want to miss. Here’s our take on each one—plus why we think it’s worth adding to your calendar.

2025 Schedule of Industry Events

IIDA NY 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

📅 MARCH 20, 2025
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Celebrate 30 years of IIDA NY with music, food, raffles, and some serious ’90s nostalgia.

Robin Recommends: This milestone event feels personal. Our company was founded around the same time, so this celebration of design and community hits home. It’s a great excuse to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about our early days, and yes—have a laugh about ’90s fashion. Expect a night of nostalgia, great music, and a whole lot of heart. This one’s not to be missed.

IIDA NY DEX 

📅 MARCH 27, 2025
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A creative roundtable event that connects unexpected ideas, people, and places.

Robin Recommends: DEX always stands out for its energy and originality. It brings together unexpected voices and perspectives for meaningful conversations around design. We’re especially excited about hearing from Mike Chapman, executive producer of America ByDesign, whose insights always inspire. With students, emerging talent, and seasoned professionals in the room, DEX is a reminder of why we love being part of this creative community.

IIDA NY CAREER NIGHT 

📅 APRIL 9, 2025
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Portfolio reviews, networking, and career-building opportunities for emerging professionals.

Robin Recommends: Career Night is one of the most meaningful events on our calendar. It’s not just a networking opportunity—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of designers. We’re proud to co-host and create space for students and mid-level professionals to gain real feedback, grow their portfolios, and build connections that shape their careers. And let’s be honest, the energy in the room is always electric.

SALONE DEL MOBILE MILANO

📅 APRIL 8–13, 2025
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The world’s premier design fair, transforming Milan into a citywide creative celebration.

Robin Recommends: This is not just a furniture fair—it’s a global celebration of design. Milan becomes a living, breathing exhibition, with showrooms, installations, and events spilling into every corner of the city. It’s the heartbeat of international design innovation. If you want a peek into where the industry is headed, this is the place to be.

If you are attending, stop by the Slalom Booth E06 Hall 18 to say hello! 

IIDA NY LEADERS BREAKFAST 

📅 MAY 8, 2025
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Celebrate leadership in design over breakfast (and maybe a mimosa).

Robin Recommends: the industry. This breakfast is more than just coffee and croissants—it’s a tribute to leadership and a space for thoughtful conversations. We also love how students are welcomed into the mix. It’s early, but worth every minute.

NYC X DESIGN 

📅 MAY 15–24, 2025
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The city bursts into bloom—creatively speaking. Dozens of events, exhibits, and talks all around NYC.

Robin Recommends: NYCxDesign is when the city really comes alive. It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment for the local design scene, with exhibitions, talks, and installations across the five boroughs. The creativity is infectious, and it’s a great way to get inspired while connecting with peers, clients, and collaborators in unexpected ways.

ICFF 

📅 MAY 18–20, 2025
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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair is where modern design meets big ideas.

Robin Recommends: ICFF will always hold a special place in our hearts—it’s where we got our start in 1998. The show has evolved into a beautifully curated celebration of design with global influence. Every booth tells a story, and the vibe is always fresh, modern, and inspiring. We wouldn’t miss it.

NEOCON 

📅 JUNE 9–11, 2025
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The industry’s biggest commercial design show. Think high-impact networking, serious product reveals, and Chicago in full swing.

Robin Recommends: NeoCon is the Super Bowl of commercial interiors. It’s fast-paced, intense, and totally exhilarating. Between the iconic Mart and the buzz of Fulton Market, there’s never a dull moment. Pro tip: don’t miss Interior Design Magazine’s Show Daily—it’s your survival guide to staying in the loop. Also, wear comfortable shoes.

IIDA NY COLOR INVASION 

📅 OCTOBER 2025
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A legendary costume party with purpose—supporting design scholarships and student programs.

Robin Recommends: Legendary. That’s the only way to describe this event. It’s part costume party, part design extravaganza, and always a wild night of dancing, networking, and fun. The themes get more creative every year, and the energy is unmatched. It’s the perfect end-of-year blowout for the design community.

Last year’s theme was Biofantasia! What a magical night!

IIDA NY SUP 

📅 NOVEMBER 2025
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A mentoring event pairing students with manufacturers conceived by Robin Reigi herself.

Robin Recommends: SUP is close to our hearts—it was an idea born right here at Robin Reigi. Watching it grow into a full-fledged mentorship platform is incredibly rewarding. The Matching Ceremony is always a feel-good moment, and it’s amazing to see students light up when they connect with sponsors and mentors who care about their futures.

Check out the fun we had last year!

BDNY 

📅 NOVEMBER 9–11, 2025
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Boutique Design New York blends hospitality, design, and business like no other.

Robin Recommends: BDNY has grown into one of the most exciting shows on the calendar. What started as a hospitality-focused event is now a must-attend for designers across sectors. It’s stylish, smart, and full of surprises. Plus, it’s timed just right to close out the year with fresh inspiration before the holidays hit.

INTERIOR DESIGN HALL OF FAME 

📅 DECEMBER 10, 2025
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The design world’s most prestigious black-tie gala.

Robin Recommends: Think of it as the Oscars of design. This black-tie gala is where the industry’s finest are honored and celebrated. It’s more than just awards—it’s a night to reflect on how far the profession has come, and who’s shaping its future. If you ever get the chance to attend, go. You’ll leave inspired.

WRAPPING IT UP

The team from Robin Reigi will be attending many of these 2025 Industry Events ourselves and would love to connect. Bookmark this page, share it with your team and stay tuned for more Robin Reigi event coverage all year long.