ALL CONFERENCE OFFERINGS
Education & Resources
Continuing Education: Design professionals, you can earn up to 8 hours of CEUs over two days:
- All CEUs contain HSW content, thereby qualifying as CEPHs for continuing education requirements set forth by TBAE [Texas Board of Architectural Examiners] for Registered Interior Designers and Registered Architects.
- All courses are approved by IDCEC [International Design Continuing Education Council], which means they will all be approved by ASID [American Society of Interior Designers], IDC [Interior Designers of Canada], and IIDA [International Interior Design Association].
- Many courses are approved by AIA [American Institute of Architects].
- Learn more about our stellar Presenters.
Great News: You may use the IDCEC Mobile App to easily record any CEUs you take in real time! Before the conference starts, be sure to...
- Watch this quick video tutorial about why and how to use the app.
- Download the app by searching "IDCEC Mobile" in either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
- Log into the app with your existing IDCEC number and password so that it's ready to scan when you arrive.
Expo: Enjoy learning about new commercial and residential products and services to help your practice and please your clients! Visit the Sc2024 Schedulehedule to find a list of Exhibitors.
Pop-Up Talks: On both Thursday and Friday we are offering two insightful 30-minute Pop-Up Talks focused on business, career development and relationship-building related subjects. See the Schedule for details. Pop-Up Area furnishings sponsored by Surya & Global Views
Design Insiders Tours: On Thursday and Friday are offering fun and engaging 90-minute tour of Dallas Market Center curated to inform designers - whether seasoned with experience or up and coming as students or emerging professionals - what is available to them within DMC's vast complex of buildings and showrooms.
Student Programming: Students, on Friday engage with practicing interior designers and vital industry representatives to learn more about the real world of interior design. Take your networking knowledge to the next level with pro tips from longtime ASID members who have leveraged their membership to build and advance their careers.
Social Events
Lunches: Register for come-and-go lunches (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) hosted by showrooms on the 5th Floor of the World Trade Center. On Thursday, visit the lively showroom of In-Detail [500], and on Friday enjoy the serene showroom of Classic Home [530]. Enjoy yummy food, special giveaways, and the company of your design industry peers.
Opening Night Party: On Wednesday at 5:00 PM we'll get our annual conference party started over on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center with a casual gathering featuring light bites and drinks at Surya [1D321] and Global Views [1D209]. Whether you’re in from out of town or live in the Metroplex, we’d love for you to stop by to meet a few new people and see some familiar faces before everything gets rolling on Thursday morning.
Networking Happy Hour: On Thursday starting at 5:00 PM after a productive day of learning and sourcing, we'll head to MC Studio [IH+DC 2F140 - 2nd Floor] to enjoy some delicious sips and bites, plus some valuable door prizes, all while we take part in a fun networking game, allowing us to meet some new peers and maybe just learn a few new things about people we already know! Mix-n-mingle, meet new friends and collaborators, catch up with longtime friends, and have some fun!
Awards Cocktail Party: On Friday at 5:00 PM, join us on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center at American Leather [1D205] to celebrate the deserving recipients of the Texas Chapter Member Awards for volunteerism and the talented winners of the Celebrating Design Texas Awards, the annual design competition recognizing the finest interior design achievements within the ASID Texas Chapter. Toast our honorees, nosh on light bites, and enjoy socializing with your design industry peers from across the Chapter and beyond. Come in your business casual conference attire or dress up in your cocktail best - we'll just be happy to see you!
Opening Night Party: On Wednesday at 5:00 PM we'll get our annual conference party started over on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center with a casual gathering featuring light bites and drinks at Surya [1D321] and Global Views [1D209]. Whether you’re in from out of town or live in the Metroplex, we’d love for you to stop by to meet a few new people and see some familiar faces before everything gets rolling on Thursday morning.
Networking Happy Hour: On Thursday starting at 5:00 PM after a productive day of learning and sourcing, we'll head to MC Studio [IH+DC 2F140 - 2nd Floor] to enjoy some delicious sips and bites, plus some valuable door prizes, all while we take part in a fun networking game, allowing us to meet some new peers and maybe just learn a few new things about people we already know! Mix-n-mingle, meet new friends and collaborators, catch up with longtime friends, and have some fun!
Awards Cocktail Party: On Friday at 5:00 PM, join us on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center at American Leather [1D205] to celebrate the deserving recipients of the Texas Chapter Member Awards for volunteerism and the talented winners of the Celebrating Design Texas Awards, the annual design competition recognizing the finest interior design achievements within the ASID Texas Chapter. Toast our honorees, nosh on light bites, and enjoy socializing with your design industry peers from across the Chapter and beyond. Come in your business casual conference attire or dress up in your cocktail best - we'll just be happy to see you!
FEES
- Expo: $0
- Education (ASID Members): $65 flat fee for as many CEUs you want to take over 2 days, including the Keynote
- Education (Non-Members): $115 flat fee for as many CEUs you want to take over 2 days, including the Keynote
- Pop-Up Talks: $0 per talk
- Design Insiders Tours: $0 per tour
- Student Programming: $0
- Showroom Lunches (Thursday & Friday): $0 per lunch for Designers, Educators & Students | $15 per lunch for Industry Partners, Affiliate Members, Exhibitors & CDT24 Event Sponsors
- Wednesday Opening Night Party: $0
- Thursday Networking Happy Hour: $0
- Friday Awards Cocktail Party: $0 for 2024 CDT Competition Entrants (1 ticket per firm) | $35 per person General Admission | $20 for Students (both ASID members & non-members)
REGISTRATION / PAYMENTS:
ALL offerings require registration through Eventbrite to be able to attend. IMPORTANT: YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR THESE THINGS ON-SITE. Registration will be open from Wednesday, May 15 @ 8:00 AM - Friday, July 12 @ 5:00 PM, so be sure to register during this window.