Badge registration for The Inspired Home Show 2025 is now open. Retail attendees, manufacturers’ representatives, news media and other trade guest classifications can now register for a Show badge at TheInspiredHomeShow.com/register. Exhibitor registration will be open in mid-October.
The Show, to be held for three full days March 2-4 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex, will be the 125th Show held since 1939.
Special events and celebrations marking the milestone are being planned and will be announced in the next few months. Last year, the Show introduced a newly configured layout using the North/South building complex and running over three full days. The Show will open on Sunday, March 2 and close on Tuesday, March 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. A power hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday will allow buyers and exhibitors to complete meetings in progress at Show end; appointments are recommended.
In addition to the thousands of new products from each housewares category on display, the Show will introduce several new categories to create distinct destinations for buyers. In partnership with the National Candle Association, the Show will feature a Candle Pavilion including both large and small suppliers. In addition, the South Hall will debut a Pet Pavilion planned in cooperation with the American Pet Products Association, with a strong focus on higher-end giftable products.
As announced last summer, the Show is adding a Travel Gear + Luggage Expo, bringing together a curated collection of leading travel goods suppliers anchored by notable brands including Bugatti, Dejuno, Olympia Luggage, Travelers Club Luggage and Travelon. The expo will be positioned in the South Building and located at the top of the escalators leading into the hall from the Level 1 registration area. This positioning will give buyers easy and direct access to this new section of the Show.
Although it has been part of past Shows, an expanded “Debut” section, an incubator program that is dedicated to new and emerging companies with newly released products, will give 24 companies the opportunity to showcase their brands and products to the industry.
Returning to the Show will be displays, events and more opportunities to find innovation and inspiration.
