upcoming events
Sherwin Williams Colour Insights 2026
Presented by: Sherwin Williams
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
9:00am- Coffee, Breakfast
9:30am- Presentation CEU Time
10:30am- 12:00pm Networking and Professional Headshot time.
Location: Muse and Merchant
Address: 1400 United Blvd. Coquitlam, BC
WIth more than 25 years of experience shaping the design and architecture landscape across Canada, Liz Kecki brings creative insight, industry expertise, and relationship-driven leadership to her role as Designer Account Executive for the Vancouver Metro & Pacific Interior at Sherwin-Williams Canada.
Register HERE!
2026 KPU Wilson School of Design Grad Show
Next Level marks the 2026 Wilson School of Design graduates stepping into a world built from imagination and innovation. Across eight design faculties, ideas have been shaped pixel by pixel, each project reflecting bold experimentation, curiosity, and undeniable growth. The next level begins now, and it’s their turn to play.
Local industry leaders, recruiters, media and community members are invited to network, discover fresh perspectives, and perhaps even meet their next great hire! Guests will enjoy a festive, celebratory atmosphere as we recognize the accomplishments of the 2026 graduating class of KPU Wilson School of Design in the following programs:
Fashion & Technology
Fashion Marketing
Foundations in Design
Front-End Development for Interactive Applications
Graphic Design for Marketing
Interior Design
Product Design
Technical Apparel Design
Details:
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Wilson School of Design (5600 Kwantlen St, Richmond)
BCIT 2026 Interior Design Grad Exhibition
Check out the coolest student designs at the 2026 Interior Design Graduation Exhibition—see creativity come alive!
This year's Graduation Exhibition will allow you to see the final projects from the Bachelor of Interior Design and Architectural Science Degree programs and connect with other faculty, alumni, and graduates.
Light refreshments will be served!
We hope you can make it!
Reserve your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-interior-design-graduation-exhibition-tickets-1982230975207?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sherwin Williams Symmetry Product Launch
Presented by: Sherwin Williams
Networking Time: 5:00 pm
Presentation Time: 7:00 pm
We are introducing the very latest plant based paint by Sherwin Williams. Join us for an exclusive Happy Hour event, where you will learn more about Symmetry and experience the Bloom Bar and Plant Lab. Plus, you might take away a very special gift and a coupon to Test Drive Symmetry.
Location: PLOUTOS ENTERPRISES
Address: #100 – 120 W 3RD AVE VANCOUVER, BC V5Y 1E9
Reserve your spot HERE !
NEWH Boarding Pass to Interiors – Product Trade Show
Hosted by: NEWH
An interactive networking event designed to spark connections and conversations across the hospitality and tourism community. Meet industry partners, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities.
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 4:30-8:30PM
Venue: VPL Central (Vancouver Central Public Library)
Address: 350 West Georgia Street - Lower Level , Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1
Tickets Here:
https://newh.org/events/vancouver-newh-boarding-pass-table-top-event-2026/
Spring Fling Social
Hosted by: Symmetry Lighting
Celebrate the season in style at our Designer Spring Fling — an evening of connection, creativity, and community for designers and industry partners. Mingle with peers, spark new collaborations, and reconnect with familiar faces in a relaxed, social setting designed to bring the design community together.
Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, curated canapés, and a variety of drinks throughout the evening. Get hands-on at our bracelet-making stations and create a custom piece to take home — a fun keepsake to remember a night of great company and inspiration.
Location: Julian Tile
Address: 2720 Ingleton Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5X4
Date: Thursday, May 28 from
Time: 4 pm to 8 pm
Tickets Here:
IIDA Vancouver Spring Social 2026
Hosted by: International Interior Design Association
IIDA Vancouver Spring Social 2026
Save the date for an inspiring evening with Vancouver’s design community. The Registration link will be out soon!
Interior designers, architects, and industry professionals are invited to gather for a fun spring networking event filled with inspiration, new connections, great conversations, and a shared love for design.
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Scavolini Showroom, Vancouver
Address: 1911 Columbia Street
Come celebrate spring with the design community.
Let’s connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas.
Event Tickets: (coming soon!) https://www.iida-northernpacific.org
LEED Green Associate Training
Hosted by: Leading Green
LEED Green Associate Certification: 2026 Workshops
Start your year off strongly by becoming a LEED Green Associate professional and show employers your certified knowledge in sustainability before May 2026, when the LEED exam is set to become more challenging. While LEED itself is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, students and professionals can also become LEED accredited demonstrating their expertise in sustainability.
- LEED: Is the #1 Sustainability Certification and is recognized globally
- Valuable Credential: Adds an industry-recognized certification that boosts employability.
- Open to All: Available to all levels of experience, with no prior knowledge required as our workshop has helped over 15,000 pass their exam.
- Time Sensitive: Those who pass before May 2026 will not be required to take the updated and more challenging new exam.
- Affordable: Limited time discounts are available for your members!
- High Pass Rate: Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material which significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam's historically low pass rate.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
1. March 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. April 11 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
3. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
The above options (1-3) are all identical.
Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks - all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It's the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!
Cost: $200 with the coupon code sust for $100 off! (Non-members $300)
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Color & Coffee Designer Chats
Presented by: Sherwin Williams
Date: April 10th 2026
Time: 9am PST - 10am MST - 11am CST
Location: Virtually on Zoom
Join Designer Account Executives Liz Kecki and Danielle Cousens for a Virtual Colour & Coffee Designer Chat on Zoom, Friday, April 10th!
We will be chatting about joining Sherwin Williams recently and introducing ourselves, the launch of Emerald Symmetry Paint, and all things design related to Spring and trends! Message Liz on Instagram (@liz.kecki.dae) or email her at: Liz.kecki@sherwin.com for more details and for registering to receive the Zoom Info and Invitation.
Bound by Nothing
Hosted by: Trail Appliances
BOUND BY NOTHING
Join Trail Appliances Designer Sales for an intimate evening of creative freedom and bold thinking at the brand-new JennAir Showroom in Gastown.
We’re breaking the mold with an evening dedicated to those who refuse to be boxed in.
The Experience:
Interactive Culinary Stations: Experience the showroom through the boundary-pushing lens of the "Demon Chef" himself,
Candid Conversation: Hear from Laura Grist as she shares 17+ years of wisdom on navigating complex project ecosystems without compromising design integrity.
This is a night to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Bring your team or a fellow designer and let’s celebrate the art of the possible.
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 101 Water Street, Gastown
RSVP by March 30: RSVP: https://boundbynothing.rsvpify.com
Designer Hunt and Hop
Hosted by: NKBA l KBIS British Columbia Chapter
Get ready to explore and connect with top creative minds in a fun, fast-paced design adventure!
Get ready for a fun and energetic morning of design, discovery, and connection at the Designer Hunt & Hop! Beginning at Cosentino City Vancouver, this unique spring event invites designers and industry professionals to explore the vibrant Armoury District while visiting a curated group of inspiring showrooms.
Along the way, you’ll hunt for eggs at each stop, connect with fellow designers, discover new products, and enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere filled with creativity and fresh ideas. Each location will showcase something unique, making every stop part of the experience—and every egg collected gives you a chance to win prizes.
Join us April 1st and come explore, connect, and hop through some of Vancouver’s most exciting design spaces!
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Cosentino City Vancouver
Address: 1640 West 3rd Avenue
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/designer-hunt-and-hop-tickets-1985003431699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
LEED Green Associate Training
Hosted by: Leading Green
LEED Green Associate Certification: 2026 Workshops
Start your year off strongly by becoming a LEED Green Associate professional and show employers your certified knowledge in sustainability before May 2026, when the LEED exam is set to become more challenging. While LEED itself is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, students and professionals can also become LEED accredited demonstrating their expertise in sustainability.
- LEED: Is the #1 Sustainability Certification and is recognized globally
- Valuable Credential: Adds an industry-recognized certification that boosts employability.
- Open to All: Available to all levels of experience, with no prior knowledge required as our workshop has helped over 15,000 pass their exam.
- Time Sensitive: Those who pass before May 2026 will not be required to take the updated and more challenging new exam.
- Affordable: Limited time discounts are available for your members!
- High Pass Rate: Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material which significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam's historically low pass rate.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
1. March 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. April 11 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
3. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
The above options (1-3) are all identical.
Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks - all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It's the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!
Cost: $200 with the coupon code sust for $100 off! (Non-members $300)
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Vancouver NEWH Trivia Night
Hosted by: NEWH
Put your knowledge to the test at this fun and social trivia night. Connect with industry peers, enjoy great food and drinks, and compete for bragging rights in a lively atmosphere.
Rep Members Only
Venue: Good Co. Granville
Address: 965 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L3
Event Tickets:
NEWH 10th Annual Student Round Table
An engaging roundtable discussion connecting students with industry professionals. Gain career insight, ask questions, and build meaningful connections in an open and supportive setting.
Venue: Stone Tile
Location: 375 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J6
Register Here:
https://newh.org/events/vancouver-newh-student-round-table-event-3-2026/
Western Living Design Awards Party
Hosted By: Western Living Magazine
The WL Design 25 celebrates 25 of the best new designs of the year. While our Western Living Designers of the Year awards celebrate a body of work, the WL Design 25 awards are designed to focus on specific projects: from an inviting bedroom to a perfect chair, an elegant office space to a sustainably crafted coffee table.
Designer Happy Hour
Hosted By: Designer Happy Hour
Join us for the first Designer Happy Hour of 2026 at Please Beverage Co. We loved their craft cocktails so much last year, we had to come back for more.
Shine Awards 2026
Hosted By: PIDAA
Join PIDAA for the 41st annual SHINE Gala and Awards of Excellence on February 11, 2026.
BUILDEX Van 2026
Hosted By: BUILDEX
BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest business to business forum connecting the holistic building industry.
Holiday CEU & Table Top Event
Holiday CEU and Tabletop Event
Join us for a night of celebration including CEUs, our ever popular tabletop, networking, and festive cheer!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holiday-ceu-and-tabletop-event-tickets-1761645963499
Where: Rosewood Hotel Georgia
When: Dec 3, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress Code: 'Shine Bright Like a Diamond' in celebration of IDIBC's 75th Anniversary | Coat check will be provided.
IDS VANCOUVER
Join North America's premier design platform, where visionary brands converge with an influential community of 25,000 discerning professionals and design enthusiasts. As Canada's definitive platform for contemporary design excellence, establish influential connections and your presence throughout the Pacific Northwest's thriving architecture and design community.