Each January and June, Dallas Market Center hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for home and hospitality environments: indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, lighting controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems. No wonder Dallas Market Center is renowned as the home of lighting! A special Interior Designer Preview Day on Tuesday, January 7, will offer trade-focused programming, tours and networking opportunities.
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LIGHTOVATION - Interior Designer Preview DayEvent Time: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 3rd Floor
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Event Location: TM 4th Floor
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Interior Designers are invited to join us for Interior Designer Preview Day at LIGHTOVATION, North America's largest collection of lighting brands and manufacturers. The programming will engage Interior Designers with top speakers, influencers, and trends within the lighting and home industries. From interactive designer seminars to exciting showroom events and an exclusive party, you don't want to miss the LIGHTOVATION Interior Designer Preview Day.
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Wed, Jan 08 | ||
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Lightovation ScoopEvent Time: 10:00 AM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Meet at Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
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Event Location: TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
Discover the top 10 trends from the ASID 2025 Trends Outlook Report, sponsored by Lightovation and Sherwin-Williams. Learn how these key trends impact lighting design, application, and retail displays. Join experts Heather Fujikawa, Kirsten Recce, and Jeff Dross in a discussion with ASID Research Fellow S. Dawn Haynie, PhD. Attendees will receive a discount code to download the full report post-show.
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Speaking of Retail: A Collective of ConversationsEvent Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART
Join us for lunch and a series of get-real and be-heard retailer-to-retailer conversations on crucial business topics for the new year.
Wednesday Panelists:
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WakaNINE: Decorative Lighting & WELL Building Standard - Who Knew?Event Time: 01:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 4926
Attendees of this session will earn 1.0 HSW CEU
Careful utilization of decorative lighting can influence achievement of over 10% of the features comprising the WELL building standard. The key concepts of the standard are described and the features that are positively impacted by decorative fixtures are examined. Good acoustics within a space can contribute to achievement of WELL certification. The history of acoustics along with the key elements of NRC, Sabin and RT60 are explained. Acoustic fixtures currently available are reviewed and specification/selection criteria explained. WELL standards that are accomplished via use of biophilia, beauty and sculpture are reviewed ...more
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NKBA 2025 Kitchen & Bath Trends Presentation & PanelEvent Time: 02:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) will present important directions from its recently released 2025 Kitchen Trends Report and 2025 Bath Trends Report. Following an overview from NKBA’s Head of Research Tricia Zach of what is forecast for these key rooms, a panel discussion moderated by Leslie Carothers of Savour Partnership will cover how those trends will integrate into projects and affect lighting design and applications. Panel experts will include NKBA Texas North Plains Chapter President Andrew Risinger, CMKBD, of Kitchen Bath & Home; Robin Burrill of Signature Home Services and Patricia Davis Brown, CMKBD, of Patricia Davis Brown Designs, LLC.
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Kitchen & Bath Lighting Trend TourEvent Time: 03:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
Join the Texas North Plains Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) for an open-to-all tour of select Lightovation exhibits featuring on-trend solutions for kitchens and baths. Interior designer and lighting expert Patricia Davis Brown, CMKBD, will be your guide, providing her own insights alongside a showcase of the latest lighting introductions for these lucrative rooms.
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ALA Women in Lighting ReceptionEvent Time: 05:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 3902
Join the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Committee for a networking reception that’s open to everyone. Hosted by the Hudson Valley Lighting Group, this event will celebrate the group’s recent philanthropic support of the Tory Burch Foundation, as well as kick off its 2025 Mentorship Groups and Leadership Award nominations.
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Thu, Jan 09 | ||
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Lightovation ScoopEvent Time: 10:00 AM |
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Event Location: TM 1 - Meet at Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Experience an exciting style showdown as design icons Jill Zarin and Sabrina Soto, moderated by Johnathan Miller of JSquared Design, explore East Coast vs. West Coast aesthetics. Sponsored by Unique Loom and Dallas Market Center, the panel will highlight their rug collections and together, they’ll explore what it means to meet in the middle—in Texas style. Attendees will walk away inspired by regional design influences and the power of rugs to anchor and elevate any space.
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ALA | Ask the Experts: Lighting Technology and Government Regulations – Everything You Need to Know!Event Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 4826 - The SMART Center
Do you have questions about lighting? Technical matters such as glare and flicker from LEDs or changes to UL and CSA safety standards? How about revisions of government policies and the end of ENERGY STAR fixture and bulb certification? Thursday, January 9 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Speaking of Retail: A Collective of ConversationsEvent Time: 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART
Join us for lunch and a series of get-real and be-heard retailer-to-retailer conversations on crucial business topics for the new year.
Thursday Panelists:
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Patti Carpenter Reports & IHDC Home Accents Trend TourEvent Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Get inspired and informed with Patti Carpenter, Global Trend Ambassador, as she reports on color, materials, prints, and surface design in the US Home Decor market for 2025 and beyond. Join her after the presentation at 3pm for a tour of the Interior Home & Design Center as Patti introduces you to key showroom contacts and contextualizes her talk by showcasing trending Home Accent products in 2025.
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Fireside Chat with ARTS Awards Product Designer Finalists & Sharon DavisEvent Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 2F212
Kick off the excitement for the 35th Annual ARTS Awards with an exclusive panel discussion featuring product design finalists who are shaping the home accents industry. Designers David Kitts, Dann Foley, Breegan Jane, and Lisa McDennon will share their insights on design trends, sources of inspiration, and what excites them about the future of product design. Moderated by Sharon Davis, this lively discussion will also include revealing the unique perspective and personality behind each designer’s work. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with industry leaders ahead of awards night!
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35th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview PartyEvent Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 2F212
Join us the night before the 35th Annual ARTS Awards gala for an exclusive Preview Party, celebrating the remarkable talent of this year's honorees. Step into a curated gallery showcasing standout products from our manufacturing and product design finalists, offering a unique preview of the innovation and craftsmanship that define the home industry. Mingle with finalists, industry leaders, and fellow guests as you explore these exceptional pieces up close, all in anticipation of the awards celebration.
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Fri, Jan 10 | ||
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Build Your Dream House with Tan France & Cara FoxEvent Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality, Tan France for an exclusive conversation with renowned interior designer Cara Fox, of The Fox Group, as they discuss the exciting journey of building Tan’s dream home in the picturesque landscape of Utah. In this intimate, behind-the-scenes event, Tan & Cara share their design preferences, vision, and the highs and lows of working to create a space that perfectly reflects his personality, lifestyle, and love for classic elegance with a modern twist.
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ALA | Ask the Experts: Lighting Technology and Government Regulations – Everything You Need to Know!Event Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: TM 4826 - The SMART Center
Do you have questions about lighting? Technical matters such as glare and flicker from LEDs or changes to UL and CSA safety standards? How about revisions of government policies and the end of ENERGY STAR fixture and bulb certification? Thursday, January 9 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Speaking of Retail: A Collective of ConversationsEvent Time: 12:00 PM |
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Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART
Join us for lunch and a series of get-real and be-heard retailer-to-retailer conversations on crucial business topics for the new year.
Friday Panelists:
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Fireside Chat with ARTS Awards Interior Design Finalists with Patti CarpenterEvent Time: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM |
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Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join us before the 35th ARTS Awards for an inspiring panel featuring some of our talented interior designer finalists: Ginger Curtis, Christi Barbour, Corey Damen Jenkins, and Christopher Todd. Moderated by the renowned Patti Carpenter, this discussion will delve into current design trends, the business of interior design, and the year ahead. Expect an engaging session with insights, inspiration, and some fun!
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35th Annual ARTS Awards GalaEvent Time: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
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Event Location: Offsite - The Anatole Hotel
Join Dallas Market Center and ART for the 35th Annual ARTS Awards Gala, the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives.
*Ticketed Event
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