The Show Blog
Whatโs New, Next and Moving The Market
Participants Praise Exposure, Relationships, Trend-Spotting Offered at The Inspired Home Show 2026
The Inspired Home Show 2026 provided an encouraging platform for a home and housewares industry eager and ready to move business forward in the year ahead.
Home + Housewares Industry Comes Together at The Inspired Home Show 2026
At The Inspired Home Show 2026, home + housewares buyers and sellers from around the world gathered to discover new products and make connections.
2026 Global gia Awards Go to 12 Home + Housewares Products
Twelve products earned global honors Tuesday night at the 2026 International Housewares Associationโs Global Innovation Awards (gia) gala.
IHA’s 33rd Annual Student Design Competition Spotlights Next Generation of Product Designers
Six innovative student-designed products that enhance wellness, sustainability and convenience in the home earned top honors.
Free Event! Mix, Mingle and Network After Dark at the Show
Join us to enjoy drinks, hors dโoeuvres, games and an electrifying live performance by Chicagoโs premier cover band, 7th heaven!
IHA Announces Finalists for 2026 Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design
IHA revealed 60 new products have been selected as finalists for the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design.
Essential Keynotes for 2026: Gain a Competitive Edge
Industry expert Keynote speakers at The Inspired Home Show will share comprehensive insights into consumer trends and more.
2026 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence Announced
The Inspired Home Show and IHA announced the 2026 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence.
In The News
The Inspired Home Show attracts a wide variety of top-tier consumer, trade, internet and social media professionals each year. Whether youโre an exhibitor, buyer or media professional, check out a sample of recent coverage to see how forward-thinkers are making headlines at the Show โ and how you can be part of it all next year.
