What is The Inspired Home Show?
The Inspired Home Show attracts a global audience of retail executives and buyers responsible for sourcing home + housewares products.
Buyers from more than 20 retail channels across 100+ countries gather in Chicago every March to discover new products and make their buying plans for the next year.
Who Attends the Show?
Manufacturers and suppliers of home + housewares products from more than 30 categories can be found displaying their latest innovations on the Show floor.
Who Exhibits in the Show?
When is the 2023 Show?
Date | Day | Hours |
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March 4 | saturday | 10:00 am – 5:30 pm |
March 5 | sunday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
March 6 | monday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
March 7 | tuesday | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm |
Where is the Show Held?
The Show is located in Chicago, Illinois USA at:
McCormick Place (Directions)
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
+1-312-791-7000 phone
+1-312-791-6543 fax
www.mccormickplace.com
What are the Future Show Dates?
You can view the dates for our future shows on the Show Location, Dates & Hours page.
How Do I Receive an Application and Become an Exhibitor at the Show?
To join the world’s largest home and housewares marketplace, you must first complete and submit the following:
- Show Corporate Profile Questionnaire. Companies can complete this form online.
- Company Biography or Company History
(We would like to know more about your company. Tell us your story.) - Catalog Sheets – Original Catalog Sheets showing the products you intend to display. Make sure the catalog sheets include the name of your company.
- Photo(s) of your product in consumer packaging
- A photo of your booth display from a previous Trade Show
This information can be mailed or emailed to:
IHA
Attn: Trade Show Sales Team
6400 Shafer Court, Suite 650
Rosemont, IL 60018
Email: [email protected]
What Happens After I Turn in All The Required Information for Prospective Exhibitors?
- The Trade Show Sales Team will review the information submitted by your company and determine which category is best suited for your company and its products. This review takes approximately 5-10 business days.
- Upon approval, a space application, floor plans, and membership application will be sent to the designated Trade Show Contact.
What is the Cost to Exhibit at the Show?
Booth space is sold on a per-square-foot basis with additional charges for corners. There are discounted rates for IHA Members.
IHA Member Pricing:
$21.50/sq ft until July 1, 2022 (early-bird rate)
$22.00/sq ft starting July 2, 2022
$450 per corner
Learn more about IHA Membership at www.housewares.org/members/join />
Standard Pricing:
$33.50/sq ft until July 1, 2022 (early-bird rate)
$34.00/sq ft as of July 2, 2022
$450 per corner
What Does the Cost of Booth Space Include?
The cost of booth space includes the raw floor space for the duration of the Show and all of the various services listed under “What is included after I become and Exhibitor?” Exhibitors have the opportunity to design their own exhibit structure. A solid backwall, floor covering/carpet, and an identification sign are required. IHA encourages exhibitors to be creative in their booth and product presentation.
What is the Standard Booth Size?
Booth lengths (widths) are available in increments of 10 feet. Booth depths are available in either 10 feet or 15 feet. The 2023 floorplan will be available to view online in early July.
Metric equivalents
10 feet = 3 meters
50 square feet = 4.5 square meters
100 square feet = 9 square meters
Am I Allowed to Share Booth Space With Another Company?
The IHA only allows companies that are legally affiliated to share booth space.
What is the Deadline for Companies to Submit a Space Application to IHA?
The IHA accepts applications throughout the year. Previous exhibitors will receive their 2022 Space Applications in late April. They are due back, with payment, by early July. Prospective exhibitors who return their applications and payment early will have a better opportunity to obtain booth space in the Show. If the Show is sold out when the Space Application is received, a waitlist will be compiled. If no booth space is assigned, a full refund (minus membership fees) will be issued. Membership fees are non-refundable.
What is Included After I Become an Exhibitor?
Maximize your Show by taking advantage of the following Free Show Services:
- A Show Service Team ready to assist you in planning your Show and
answer your questions about the home and housewares industry - Contact list of all registered buyers from the previous Show
- Access to global media whose Show reporting generates over 350 million consumer impressions
- A year-round listing on Housewares Connect 365. Help buyers, media and consumers find you year-round on this website tool.
- An Exhibitor Marketing Kit including many complimentary services for
increasing buyer attendance before, during and after the Show and receiving
media recognition - Exhibitor Services Information for displaying efficiently and cost-effectively
- Exhibitor Badges
- Signs to highlight what’s new and innovative in your booth
- Complimentary meeting rooms located on each exhibit floor
- E-mail access at the Show. E-mail computer stations are located on each
exhibit floor - Shuttle bus or train service to all official Show hotels
- Targeted program for attracting Specialty Retailers
Information coming soon on services available to assigned exhibitors.
Where Can I View Floor Plans for the Upcoming Show?
When Will I Receive Information on Show Services and the Various Costs of these Services, E.G. Labor, Furnishings, Exhibit Structures, Utilities, etc.?
All exhibitors will receive an email regarding the online Exhibitor Service Kit in November. If a company is assigned booth space after November, a link to our website will be sent upon booth space assignment. If you have questions regarding the pricing of services please contact a member of the Trade Show Sales Team by calling +1 847.292.4200
What is Housewares Connect 365?
Housewares Connect 365
Help Buyers, Media AND Consumers Find You Year-Round on this website tool.
Housewares Connect 365 is a website tool available year-round to promote your company and products to buyers, media and consumers. The 23,000+ buyers attending the Show will use this tool prior the Show to plan their exhibitor visits and it will be accessed year-round by the half million annual visitors to our website. Your online listing includes:
- company brands & licenses
- company description
- new products
- catalogs
- product images
- on-site promotions
- company logo
- company video
- company news/press releases
For more information visit Housewares Connect 365
What Pre-Show and On-Site Marketing Opportunities are Available?
All exhibitors will receive a Marketing Kit which includes several complementary services to help market your company before, during and after the Show. This information is available in November.
How Can I Get More Information About IHA & The Inspired Home Show?
To receive more information about The Inspired Home Show, please visit our website at https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com or contact a member of the sales team:
Alyssa Fulton
Manager, Trade Show Sales
International Sourcing
Wired + Well
Smart Home
Phone: 847-692-0125
Email Alyssa Fulton
Michele Orto
Manager, Trade Show Sales
Clean + Contain
Phone: 847-692-0118
Email Michele Orto
Katie Thill
Manager, Trade Show Sales
Tabletop, Kitchen Essentials + Accents
Phone: 847-692-0122
Email Katie Thill
Stacey Barrett-Brooks
Manager, Trade Show Sales
Cook + Bakeware
Discover Design
Phone: 847-692-0102
Email Stacey Barrett-Brooks
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
The deadline to cancel your 2023 booth space and receive a refund is August 31, 2022. After this date, if you elect to cancel your participation you will forfeit your payment.