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WEDNESDAY | JULY 16, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM [1.5 HRS]
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
> Location: Coco & Dash To The Trade on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center (1D106)
  • Let’s get our annual conference party started with a fun gathering at the beautiful showroom Coco & Dash To The Trade. We’ll kick things off with light bites, refreshing drinks, and lively conversation. Whether you’re in from out of town or live in the Metroplex, are coming from work or an Exhibitor who just set up your booth on our Expo floor, 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. It's casual, so no need to dress up.
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THURSDAY | JULY 17, 2025
OPEN 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CHECK-IN
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
  • Check in, pick up your swag bag, and get the lay of the land before starting the day. FYI: Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day. | Expo rugs sponsored by Arsin Rug Gallery

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM [1 HR]
CEU 01 | BEAUTY FROM WASTE: A CIRCULAR ECONOMY CASE STUDY [HSW-SD | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Matthew Collins w/ Ann Sacks Tile & Stone
  • The United Nations has set 2030 as the deadline for member nations to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The construction industry has set complementary goals, including the AIA 2030 Commitment to reach net zero emissions in the built environment by 2030. This course discusses how circular economy building products are necessary to achieve sustainable design goals and presents the case study of Kohler WasteLAB, a small manufacturing business within Kohler Company that creates beautiful products for the home from waste.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM [1 HR]
CEU 02 | DESIGNING WITH PURPOSE: THE INTERSECTION OF LIFE-CENTERED AND EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Tonya Wood, NCIDQ, ASID, IIDA, RID w/ Mead & Hunt
  • Our clients bring their distinct challenges into the interior spaces we design, significantly influencing the functionality and experience of these environments. Designing intentional and thoughtful interior spaces for the public brings its own unique set of needs. We have at our fingertips incredible resources for improving this process. By incorporating Evidence-Based Data (EBD) and Life-Centered Design (LCD) principles into our standard methods, we ensure successful project outcomes for our clients and colleagues. This discussion will provide insightful ways on integrating both methodologies for an optimal design experience. Participants will receive six actionable insights offering practical solutions for navigating complex, shared social environments. By combining these approaches, designers can create public environments that are not only functional and safe but also sustainable, healthy, safe and inclusive, benefiting both people and the planet.
CEU 03 | INVEST IN YOURSELF: AGENCY MINDSET & BOUTIQUE MARKETING RESOURCES TO ELEVATE YOUR BRAND, PR & MEDIA STRATEGY [GEN | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Ginger Hartford w/ Dallas Market Center
  • This session will help brands and entrepreneurs refine their skills and unlock marketing resources for meaningful growth. From independent designers, entrepreneurs to industry leaders, everyone shares a common challenge: navigating the sophisticated demands of modern marketing. Many feel overwhelmed, miss the mark, or simply aren’t aware of the powerful tools and specialists available to them. This course will help you streamline and simplify, demystifying marketing resources tailored specifically to our design trade. We work in a vibrant, creative industry, so let’s show up just as beautifully. Topics covered: Agency Branding; Leveraging AI & ChatGPT; Templates for efficiency; Digital & Content Creation; Social Media Strategies Platforms, PR, Media—and more!

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | THE ART OF SEAMLESS EXECUTION: LUXURY LOGISTICS FOR THE DESIGN INDUSTRY
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center | Furnishings sponsored by MC Studio | Rugs sponsored by Arsin Rug Gallery
> presented by: Shanti Kachele w/ White Glove Storage & Delivery
  • Design is only as successful as its execution. Behind every beautifully finished space lies a complex choreography of logistics—receiving, inspection, warehousing, delivery, and installation—all of which must unfold flawlessly to bring your vision to life. In this session, industry experts Shanti Kachele, Regional Business Development Manager and Mark Drasar, VP of Operations, from White Glove, part of the prestigious Cadogan Tate Group, will offer expert insights into the world of high-end logistics. Geared specifically for interior designers, this session will empower you with the knowledge to: Choose a logistics partner that protects your vision—and your reputation; Avoid costly delays, damages, and miscommunication with proactive planning strategies; Navigate construction hold-ups and phased installations with confidence; Understand how luxury-level receiving, storage, and delivery services elevate your client experience; Ensure seamless handling of your most valuable pieces, worldwide. Whether you’re managing a single-room refresh or a full-scale home installation, this is your guide to simplifying the complex—and ensuring every project ends as beautifully as it began.

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM [5.5 HRS]
EXPO
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
Enjoy learning about new products and services to help your practice, enhance your projects, and please your clients! [List updated as of 05/16/25. Interested in exhibiting? Find out more HERE.]

  • ARIZONA TILE*
  • ARSIN RUG GALLERY*
  • ASHER CUSTOM FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY*
  • BLU DOT*
  • COUNTRY CASUAL TEAK*
  • COUNTRY CLUB ONSITE DRAPERY CLEANING & MORE*
  • DALLAS MARKET CENTER*^ (2025 Diamond Sponsor)
  • DALLAS RUGS* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • DECORATIVE FILMS
  • DENIZEN*
  • DESIGNERS FOR DOGS
  • ESTUDIO GROUP, LLC^
  • FBS APPLIANCE* (2025 Platinum Sponsor)
  • FIBER-SEAL OF NORTH TEXAS* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • FISHER & PAYKEL* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • FLOOR & DECOR DESIGN STUDIO* (2025 Platinum Sponsor)
  • HASTINGS BATH COLLECTION*
  • HEAT & GLO* (2025 Silver Sponsor)
  • HILLTOP GRANITE* (2025 Diamond Sponsor)
  • INTERIOR & TEXTILE SOLUTIONS*
  • LUDOWICI*
  • ONE DAY DOORS & CLOSETS DALLAS*
  • PIERCE LUXURY HARDWARE, PLUMBING AND LIGHTING* (2025 Bronze Sponsor)
  • PROSOURCE WHOLESALE (2025 Silver Sponsor)
  • SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS*
  • SHERWIN-WILLIAMS* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • STEINWAY SHOWROOMS TEXAS*
  • STYLEACCESS*
  • SUBZERO, WOLF, AND COVE* (2025 Silver Sponsor)
  • TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
  • TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
  • THE MARKETPLACE ATX*
  • THE STONE COLLECTION* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • VERONA MARBLE CO.
  • VIRCO*
  • WALKER ZANGER* (2025 Gold Sponsor)

*ASID Member
^Presenting

​INFORMATION ABOUT LUNCH:
If you do not register and pay for the Lunch CEU 04 taking place from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in the Lunch CEU Classroom (see below), your options for lunch are:
​
  1. Purchase your own lunch at the Fountain Cafe, Cafeteria or Starbucks, all located off the atrium on the 1st Floor of the World Trade Center.
  2. ​Bring your own lunch.

FYI: If you sign up for CEU 05 taking place from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM in CEU Classroom #2 (see below), you are welcome to bring lunch into the classroom and eat during the session. Note that CEU Classroom #2 will be set up auditorium style with only chairs and no tables.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM [1.5 HRS]
CEU 04 [+ LUNCH] | FUR-EVER FUNCTIONAL: PET-FRIENDLY DESIGN DONE RIGHT [GEN | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: Lunch CEU Classroom on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> Timing: Lunch starts at 12:00 PM | 1-hour CEU starts at 12:30 PM

> presented & sponsored by: Bryce Smith w/ Arsin Rug Gallery & Amy Mints w/ Interior & Textile Solutions
  • Discover how to design stylish, sustainable, and pet-friendly interiors. This course equips interior designers with the tools to create beautiful, functional spaces that support both clients and their furry companions. Learn how to design shared and dedicated pet spaces, select high- performance and eco-conscious materials, and accommodate a range of pet behaviors and breed-specific needs. We’ll debunk common myths about pets and luxury living, share innovative product solutions, and explore real-life case studies. From choosing the right rugs and furnishings to integrating pet wash stations and built-in feeding areas, this course provides practical guidance to elevate your designs—and your clients’ lifestyles. Whether you're working with one dog or a pack of pets, you'll leave with ideas that are as stylish as they are sustainable.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM [1 HR]
CEU 05 | WHAT'S INSIDE - DOES IT MATTER? HOW TO IDENTIFY QUALITY FURNITURE FABRICATION AND HEALTHY MATERIALS [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Deborah (Debi) Fuller, RID, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C w/ Collin College
  • This course assists design professionals in understanding what fabrication techniques, materials, methods, and quality are used in furniture construction for long-lasting and healthy solutions. Attendees will understand the practical benefits of quality construction methods for wood and upholstered furniture to empower you to make informed furniture safety and durability decisions. You will learn how to recognize quality fabrication techniques to guide you towards durable and long-lasting products and will better understand those products by identifying the raw materials used in furniture frames and upholstery as to make a more informed and knowledgeable decision. Lastly, we’ll cover how to recognize how furniture contributes to the health and wellness of occupants – including low-VOC finishes to improve indoor air quality – and reduces exposure to harmful chemicals, making living spaces safer and more comfortable.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: HOW DIVERSITY SHAPES OUR RESEARCH, CULTURE AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
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> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center | Furnishings sponsored by MC Studio | Rugs sponsored by Arsin Rug Gallery
> presented by: Maudie Edwards, ASID Affiliate w/ CG&S Design-Build & Thu Trinh, ASID Allied w/ Thu Trinh Interiors - Co-Chairs of the ASID Texas Chapter DEI Task Force
  • We all see the world a little differently—and that’s exactly what makes us stronger. In this session, we’ll explore how embracing diverse perspectives can transform the way we approach research, influence our workplace culture, and shape truly meaningful customer experiences. From sparking fresh ideas to avoiding blind spots, we’ll talk about the real impact of inclusion and why it’s not just the right thing to do—it’s also smart business. Come ready for honest conversation, a few “aha” moments, and practical takeaways you can bring back to your team.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM [1 HR]
CEU 06 | THE LEAD GENERATION BLUEPRINT FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS: BUILD A PIPELINE YOU CAN COUNT ON [GEN | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Porsche Williams, ASID Affiliate & Amy Robinson w/ The Prototype
  • This workshop empowers interior designers with a proven, relationship-centered approach to lead generation. You’ll learn a step-by-step system for attracting, nurturing, and converting high-quality leads by activating your existing network, refining your processes, and amplifying your client experience. Using the R-A-D-A-R Method—Re-Engage, Align, Develop, Amplify, and Refine—you’ll walk away with a practical, human-centered blueprint to grow your business with ease and intention. Say goodbye to chasing cold leads and hello to building a reliable, repeatable pipeline grounded in connection.
CEU 07 | FROM FIBERS TO FABRIC - RESIDENTIAL VS CONTRACT: UNDERSTANDING PERFORMACE, TESTING & FINISHES [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Deborah (Debi) Fuller, RID, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C w/ Collin College
  • This course explains the different fiber types, their characteristics, performance, and the difference between residential and contract textiles. What are the finish treatments available, the differences between them, and what are the sustainable attributes of textiles? This session will allow you to: distinguish between animal, plant, and synthetic textile fibers and technologies; name the five guidelines for textiles as defined by ACT; identify causes for potential textile issues in real-world applications; understand special finish treatments and backings; and understand performance testing, durability, and cleaning procedures.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM [1.5 HRS]
DESIGN INSIDERS TOUR OF DALLAS MARKET CENTER
> Location: Meet at the Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center. The group will leave together from there.
> NOTE: This tour is also offered on Friday @ 10:15 AM.
  • This fun and engaging 90-minute tour of Dallas Market Center conducted by DMC's Senior Director of Business Development, Ginger Hartford, is 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.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM [2 HRS]
NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
> Location: Hudson Valley Lighting Group on the 3rd Floor of the Trade Mart (TM 3902)
  • After a productive day of learning and sourcing, our generous Happy Hour Sponsor Hudson Valley Lighting Group will reward us with a refreshing Signature Cocktail, delicious sips and bites, plus some great 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! It's time to mix-n-mingle, meet new friends and collaborators, catch up with longtime friends, and have some fun!
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FRIDAY | JULY 18, 2025
OPEN 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
CHECK-IN
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
  • If you haven't already, ​check in, pick up your swag bag, and get the lay of the land before starting the day. FYI: Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day. | Expo rugs sponsored by Arsin Rug Gallery

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM [1 HR]
CEU 08 | MODERN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, SMART OPTIONS AND BUILDING MATERIALS [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Fred Jackson, CTC, CSI w/ Estudio Group LLC
  • Technology is generating options in the built environment that changes how residential, commercial and hospitality projects are used to facilitate faster building construction, safer fire protection, and improved quality of life. Fast paced changes are now allowing more curated options in buildings materials, lighting, security and creative accessories to enhance the comfort, accessibility and sustainability of the home, office or dwelling. Innovations like AI, 3-D printing, robotics and smart technology has facilitated massive improvement in speed of construction, labor reduction, quality control, fire safety and added level of customization never achieved by previous methods. In this course we will identify new options in tech materials and smart options which improve indoor air quality, fire safety and customer satisfaction and evaluate the current wellness technology, sustainability and accessibility standards which improve quality of life for occupants.
CEU 09 | FENG SHUI FOR POWERFUL CLIENT ENGAGEMENT: UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION [GEN | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Benjamin Huntington, FASID, NCIDQ, NYS CID w/ Veritate Design
  • Unlock the power of the instinctual way humans are affected by, and respond to, their environments. By harnessing simple Feng Shui tools, you will be able to elevate your client communication in this engaging session tailored for Interior Designers. Through a dynamic mix of presentation and hands-on exercises, you will uncover simple methods of tapping into the potential of non-verbal neural recognition tools. Discover how subtle elements of a home can influence your client’s choices and behavior, and learn how to decode these visual cues present in every environment. You will discover practical strategies of how to enhance client rapport. After this workshop you will have easy-to-implement techniques that will seamlessly improve your communication to fully support your clients’ dreams and goals. Whether you're a seasoned designer or new to the field, this session will empower you to create environments that fully support all of your clients’ expectations.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM [1.5 HRS]
DESIGN INSIDERS TOUR OF DALLAS MARKET CENTER
> Location: Meet at the Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center. The group will leave together from there.
> NOTE: This tour is also offered on Thursday @ 3:30 PM.
  • This fun and engaging 90-minute tour of Dallas Market Center conducted by DMC's Senior Director of Business Development, Ginger Hartford, ASID IP Representative, is 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM [1 HR]
CEU 10 | ACCESSIBILITY LITIGATION: THE POWER OF LAWSUITS - WHEN CLOSE ENOUGH MAY NOT BE GOOD ENOUGH [HSW-BF | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Fred D. Cawyer, AIA, NCARB, RID, RAS, APA w/ ARS, plcc - Accessibility Resource Specialists
  • This session will begin with a general review of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and WHY there are commercial accessibility regulations. You will be given an introduction to the federal government’s – Department of Justice – “Project Civic Access”, and we will cover several examples of specific commercial accessibility lawsuits, discussing the evolution of an accessibility-focused lawsuit.
CEU 11 | BEAUTIFUL WORK, CLEAR BOUNDARIES: MASTERING CLIENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH CONTRACTS [GEN | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: Terri Taylor, ASID, IDS, IIDA, NKBA w/ Interior Design Business Academy
  • Tired of losing time and money on never-completed projects, budget caused “do-overs”, scope creep, and disappearing or disengaged clients? This powerful session will equip high-end designers with practical scripts, strategies, and contract language to set firm boundaries and manage client expectations with confidence. Use your Letter of Agreement as a powerful tool to control the project and provide consistent positive experiences and results for your clients. Set boundaries for client expectations that prevent ghosting, repeated delays, and budget re-dos. Turn scope creep and unpaid add-ons into additional new business with defined deliverables. Manage difficult client behaviors by using streamlined processes that turn challenges into additional profit. Learn how to turn your Letter of Agreement into a backbone for your business, protect your time, increase profits, and provide consistent client satisfaction—while maintaining your polished, professional brand.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM [3.0 HRS]
EXPO
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
Enjoy learning about new products and services to help your practice, enhance your projects, and please your clients! [List updated as of 05/16/25. Interested in exhibiting? Find out more HERE.]

  • ARIZONA TILE*
  • ARSIN RUG GALLERY*
  • ASHER CUSTOM FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY*
  • BLU DOT*
  • COUNTRY CASUAL TEAK*
  • COUNTRY CLUB ONSITE DRAPERY CLEANING & MORE*
  • DALLAS MARKET CENTER*^ (2025 Diamond Sponsor)
  • DALLAS RUGS* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • DECORATIVE FILMS
  • DENIZEN*
  • DESIGNERS FOR DOGS
  • ESTUDIO GROUP, LLC^
  • FBS APPLIANCE* (2025 Platinum Sponsor)
  • FIBER-SEAL OF NORTH TEXAS* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • FISHER & PAYKEL* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • FLOOR & DECOR DESIGN STUDIO* (2025 Platinum Sponsor)
  • HASTINGS BATH COLLECTION*
  • HEAT & GLO* (2025 Silver Sponsor)
  • HILLTOP GRANITE* (2025 Diamond Sponsor)
  • INTERIOR & TEXTILE SOLUTIONS*
  • LUDOWICI*
  • ONE DAY DOORS & CLOSETS DALLAS*
  • PIERCE LUXURY HARDWARE, PLUMBING AND LIGHTING* (2025 Bronze Sponsor)
  • PROSOURCE WHOLESALE (2025 Silver Sponsor)
  • SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS*
  • SHERWIN-WILLIAMS* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • STEINWAY SHOWROOMS TEXAS*
  • STYLEACCESS*
  • SUBZERO, WOLF, AND COVE* (2025 Silver Sponsor)
  • TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
  • TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
  • THE MARKETPLACE ATX*
  • THE STONE COLLECTION* (2025 Gold Sponsor)
  • VERONA MARBLE CO.
  • VIRCO*
  • WALKER ZANGER* (2025 Gold Sponsor)

*ASID Member
^Presenting

​INFORMATION ABOUT LUNCH:
If you do not register and pay for the Lunch CEU 12 taking place from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in the Lunch CEU Classroom (see below), your options for lunch are:
​
  1. Purchase your own lunch at the Fountain Cafe, Cafeteria or Starbucks, all located off the atrium on the 1st Floor of the World Trade Center.
  2. ​Bring your own lunch.

FYI: If you sign up for CEU 13 taking place from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in CEU Classroom #2 (see below), you are welcome to bring lunch into the classroom and eat during the session. Note that CEU Classroom #2 will be set up auditorium style with only chairs and no tables.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM [1.5 HRS]
CEU 12 [+ LUNCH] | UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING DESIGN [HSW | approvals: IDCEC, NARI, NKBA]
> Location: Lunch CEU Classroom on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> Timing: Lunch starts at 12:00 PM | 1-hour CEU starts at 12:30 PM

> presented by: Kelly Walls w/ Southwest Sales, Inc.
> sponsored by: Ferguson Home & Kichler
  • Lighting isn’t just about functionality. With good lighting design, you can transform the aesthetic value and overall experience of a space. This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to design lighting plans with the needs of clients in mind. That includes going over various areas of the home to consider, questions to ask, best practices, and more. By learning the fundamentals of lighting design, participants will have the tools to deliver more personalized and satisfying living spaces for their clients. In this course we will: Discuss the fundamentals of lighting design and the impact of lighting on the human eye; Explore different types of lighting needs based on aesthetics as well as health and well-being; Understand the impact of lighting techniques on people’s experience of any given space; and Review the lighting fixture possibilities to create personalized living spaces for clients.
CEU 13 | AI IN INTERIOR DESIGN: FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR PRACTICE [GEN | approvals: IDCEC | 1.5 CEU Credits]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Jessica Nelson, ASID Allied w/ AI for Interiors & Etch Design Group
  • The interior design industry is rapidly evolving with artificial intelligence transforming how we create, communicate, and run our businesses. This session explores practical AI applications specifically for interior designers, from streamlining client communications to enhancing creative processes. Learn how to leverage these powerful tools while maintaining the irreplaceable human elements that make great design. You'll leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately, positioning your firm for success in an AI-enhanced future.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM [1 HR]
STUDENT PROGRAMMING
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center | Furnishings sponsored by MC Studio | Rugs sponsored by Arsin Rug Gallery
> presented by: ASID National Chair David Euscher, RID, ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ, WELL AP w/ Corgan; Benjamin Huntington, FASID, NCIDQ, NYS CID w/ Veritate Design; and Amanda Watson w/ Steinway Piano Gallery, ASID Industry Partner
  • Students, you do NOT want to miss this valuable hour of advice and guidance that will teach you how to elevate your network to equal your net worth. This powerhouse group will explain how their relationships within the Society have made them the successful professionals they are today. They will talk about how to build a network from scratch, expand your reach in creative new ways and maximize your networking time efficiently while leaving a lasting impression.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | DESIGNING WITH INTEGRITY: ESSENTIAL ETHICS EVERY INTERIOR DESIGNER NEEDS TO KNOW
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center | Furnishings sponsored by MC Studio | Rugs sponsored by Arsin Rug Gallery
> presented by: Benjamin Huntington, FASID, NCIDQ, NYS CID w/ Veritate Design - National Chair of the ASID Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee
  • In today’s ever-evolving world, understanding ethics is crucial for maintaining high professional standards and trust. This 30-minute session will introduce you to the fundamental ethical principles that every interior designer should embrace. By reviewing real-world every day ethical issues, you will be able to develop practical strategies to identify an ethical course of action in any situation. After reviewing the core pillars of ethics and real examples of ethical challenges we will briefly touch on the current ASID Code of Ethics to identify how this code can play a pivotal role in guiding & growing your practice. By the completion of this interactive presentation, you will be able to navigate the challenges of balancing the needs of clients, vendors, and colleagues while staying true to your core values. Discover how practicing ethics can elevate your work and empower you to make confident, principled decisions.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM [1.5 HRS]
CEU 14 | KEYNOTE PANEL - WHAT'S NEW, NOW & NEXT: INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION FROM THE 2025 ASID TRENDS OUTLOOK REPORT [HSW | approvals: IDCEC | 1.5 CEU Credits]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center
> presented by: ASID National Chair David Euscher, RID, ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ, WELL AP w/ Corgan (Houston); Benjamin Huntington, FASID, NCIDQ, NYS CID w/ Veritate Design (New York City); ASID Texas Chapter President-Elect Nichelle Hosley, ASID Allied w/ n2Spaces Interior Design (San Antonio); and Julia Calabrese, NCIDQ, ASID w/ Corgan (Dallas)
  • The ASID 2025 Trends Outlook report explores transformative shifts that shape our society, economy, and built environments, responding to an era marked by uncertainty and redefined priorities. Join ASID National Board Chair David Euscher, ASID and other ASID interior design leaders from around the country for a conversation about the technological advancements, cultural narratives, and wellness principles that are Influencing design priorities and impacting your business. Designers working in all practice areas and market sectors will benefit and gain insight into how these emerging societal, economic and cultural trends will affect your practice and open opportunities to design for inclusivity, wellness and joy. Designers will be inspired to imagine purposeful design solutions that are technologically advanced and human centric, resilient and responsive to the evolving needs of the environment and the communities and individuals we serve today and in the future.

6:00 PM - ? 
AWARDS GALA
> Location: The Statler Hotel (1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201)
Join us the historic downtown Dallas landmark The Statler Hotel to celebrate the deserving recipients of the Texas Chapter Member Awards for volunteerism and the talented winners of the Celebrating Design Texas Awards. As we will be celebrating ASID's 50th Anniversary, the event will be a cocktail attire affair, and we encourage you to dress to impress in your black and gold best.

Schedule:
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Check-In & Cocktail Hour
  • 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Sit-down Dinner
  • 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM | Awards Presentation
  • 9:00 PM - ? | After Party

Transportation:​
  • Complimentary valet will be available at the main entrance driveway on Commerce Street.
  • Ride sharing is strongly encouraged. Please drop-off/pick-up at the corner of Commerce Street & St. Paul Street.
  • Paid self-parking is available at the Elm Street Garage [2000 Elm Street].
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About the ASID Texas Chapter

The ASID Texas Chapter represents almost 2,000 Practitioner, Educator, Affiliate, Student and Industry members throughout the state of Texas excluding the greater Houston area, which is covered by the ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. Members work in both the residential and commercial fields, either as sole proprietors or as part of small or large firms. Members strive to improve the quality of life for all of their clients through the creation of aesthetically pleasing, thoughtful design that takes into account the health, safety and welfare [HSW] of the public.

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