upcoming events
Let's Get Social: Summer Rooftop Networking Event
Let's Get Social: Summer Rooftop Networking Event
Hosted by: CoFunction
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 4:00-6:00PM
Location: CoFunction
Address: 1937 Triumph Street Vancouver, BC
Build relationships. Share ideas. Grow your network—with panoramic views of Vancouver's mountains and waterfront.
Join us for a special Summer Rooftop Networking edition of Let's Get Social, bringing together professionals from the design, construction, architecture, engineering, development, and real estate industries for an evening of meaningful conversations in a relaxed rooftop setting.
Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, meet future collaborators, exchange industry insights, or simply connect with others shaping Vancouver's built environment, this event is for you.
PSMA Architecture Walking Tour
PSMA Architecture Walking Tour (Tour and Social (Looking at Gastown)
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 4:30PM-7:00PM
Address: 12 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Join Architects and Design Consultants on a walking tour of Gastown with industry professionals
Join the PSMA's Summer Walking Tour, this year tour will focus on Vancouver's Historic Gastown. The tour will be lead by Andrew Lockhart of Atmosphere Architect in partnership with Peeroj Thakre of PH5 Architecture.
The tour will begin at the plaza at junction of Powell, Alexander, Water and Carrall Streets.
The tour will focus on buildings of historic signficance and there will be several stops with short walks in between.
The tour will be about 45-55 minutes and will conclude with a social to be held at one of Gastown's famous pubs/restaurant.
More information to come:
NCIDQ "The Q and You” Webinar
Date: July 23 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00pm CST
Join IIDA for an informational webinar exploring the NCIDQ exam and certification with Kayla Karpp (CIDQ), Julianne J Peters, IIDA (Design Success Network), and Marcia Sweigert, IIDA (Marcia Sweigert Interiors). Learn more from our presenters about how to include the NCIDQ exam in your career path and the benefits of certification - like expertise in understanding and applying current codes, career advancement, and increased compensation.
In this session, we’ll also cover the important changes that have been reimplemented in 2026, so you’ll leave with clear guidance whether to take the exam now or later.
Topics include:
• Why NCIDQ matters
• How to incorporate NCIDQ certification in your career path
• Benefits of being NCIDQ certified
• Overview of eligibility, format and section requirements
• What’s changing in the NCIDQ exam in 2026 (new blueprint, renamed section, new question formats)
• Tips to prepare for the exam and plan your exam strategy
Designer Happy Hour
Designer Happy Hour
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 5:00-8:00PM
Location: Container Brewery
Address: 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1
Welcome (back) to our community of builders, designers, and trades!
This event is a simple Happy Hour where socializing is encouraged through casual conversation with old colleagues and new, across the entire industry. Designer shoes are as welcome as your site boots. No need to make a fuss about it. We do business with people we trust, so authenticity is the name of the game.
Senior Living Construction Site Tour
Behind the Build: Senior Living
Presented by: CCW & Marcon
Date: Tuesday, July 28th, 2025
Location: 6189 Granville St., Vancouver (Granville & W 47th Ave)
Meeting Point: Site office is on W 47th Ave, where guests will be greeted and checked in
Parking: Street parking available along W 47th Ave (south side of the project)
Join Marcon and Canadian Construction Women for an exclusive behind-the-scenes site tour of Amica Kerrisdale, a six-storey, 208-unit senior living community under construction in Vancouver’s Oakridge neighbourhood, a build that blends the complexity of a hospital with the hospitality of a boutique hotel. The project comprises 62 Assisted Living, 68 Memory Care, 67 Independent Living, and 11 Premium Independent Living rental homes. This is a rare opportunity to see senior living construction up close: the unique accessibility standards, the long-lead coordination, the finish tolerances, and the problem-solving that separates this building type from conventional residential. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, there's something here worth seeing.
Attendees will walk the full building from parkade level to rooftop, exploring completed and near-complete spaces:
• Memory care suites with code-specific guard heights and finish tolerances
• Premium independent living mock-up suites
• Commercial kitchen at mechanical and electrical rough-in
• Indoor P1 amenities: salon, theatre, fitness centre, and pool
• Green roof assembly with irrigation and low-voltage controls
• Complex mechanical systems: air source heat pumps, fan coils, and make-up air units
• Main high voltage electrical room and standby generator
Tickets go on sale July 3rd!
Agenda:
3:30 PM: Registration
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM: Welcome & Safety Orientation
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Project Overview & Site Tour
Networking:
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Venue: Time Out Market
Following our tour, attendees to join us for cocktails at Time Out Market, Oakridge Park - a short distance from the site at 5:30 PM.
PPE REQUIREMENTS
All attendees must arrive wearing the following, no exceptions:
• CSA-approved steel-toed boots
• Hi-visibility vest
• Hard hat
• Long sleeves
• Long pants
Brushes & Bottles
📅 Date & Time
Date: Tuesday, July 28th
Time: 4:00 PM onwards (Please account for late afternoon traffic driving into Vancouver!)
📍 Location & Parking
Venue: Robinson Lighting & Bath Showroom
Address: 2912 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
Parking Info: Paid parking is available at the rear of the building. Limited free underground parking is available on-site, and there is free street parking nearby on 16th Ave.
Overview
Join NKBA BC & Robinson for Brushes & Bottles! Paint, sip wine, and network with design pros at the Granville showroom on July 28.
Unleash your creativity and raise a glass with the local design community! The NKBA BC Chapter, in partnership with Robinson Lighting & Bath, invites you to a vibrant evening of connection and creativity at Robinson's beautiful Granville Street showroom.
We are offering two ways to attend this exclusive event: join us for the full experience with a guided painting session, or opt for a networking-only ticket to mix, mingle, and socialize with fellow industry professionals.
🕒 Event Agenda
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Social Mixer & Networking
Arrive, grab a glass of wine, enjoy some music, and catch up with colleagues.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Guided Painting Session
Grab your easel! A local artist will guide you step-by-step through creating your own masterpiece.
🎟️ Ticket Options & Pricing
Space is strictly limited to 30 painting spots to ensure a comfortable experience, so secure your spot early!
💡 Important Reminder: If you are purchasing a Networking & Painting ticket, it already includes access to the social mixer. You do not need to buy a separate Networking ticket!
Above 90 Lighting: Understanding Acoustics
Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: A90 Office
Address: #180-411 Railway Street
4:00 - 4:30 PM — Light refreshments
4:30 - 5:30 PM — CEU Presentation
5:30 - 6:00 PM — Closing Notes
A closer look at how acoustic lighting can improve comfort and productivity in open-plan spaces.
LUXXBOX CEU: UNDERSTANDING ACOUSTICS (1 credit)
A closer look at how acoustic lighting can improve comfort and productivity in open-plan spaces.
FREE EVENT, RSVP HERE!
Lawn Bowling Event
More detailsOur Annual Lawn Bowling Event is back!! Join us for a fun filled evening of lawn bowling to support student scholarships.
THE SOUTHWESTERN BBQ is rolling in this summer... and yes, it's bringing all the charm of a backyard cookout with a lawn bowling twist.
Our Annual Lawn Bowling event is back to support two student scholarships in the Vancouver area.
When: August 12, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
4:30 pm - Check In and Lane Assignment
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Lawn Bowling (club members will give short lawn bowling lessons)
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Wrap Up
8:00 pm - Lawn Bowling Club Closes
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, just off 33rd and Cambie. The Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club is located east of the pitch and putt.
Note: There are parking fees in force on all park lots and roads.
Theme: Southwestern BBQ
Dress Code: Embrace your best Southwestern-inspired style. A prize will be awarded for best dressed!
Think laid-back Southwestern BBQ style—gingham, denim, cowboy boots, sunflowers, and rustic summer charm. Whether you go full country chic or add a touch of Western flair, come dressed to celebrate and bowl in style!
Dust off your boots, bring your BBQ spirit, and join us for a memorable summer social!
to come.
Vancouver Building Tour- M4
CREW Vancouver M4 Building Tour
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM -6:30 PM PST
Location: M4 108 E 5th Ave., Vancouver
Collective Design: The Business of Pivoting Careers
Date: Thursday August 20, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00PM (CST)
Zoom Webinar
Interior design is a common second or third career, with many designers coming to the profession from vastly different jobs. And it’s not uncommon for designers to change direction within the industry itself — say, going from a design firm to a dealer or manufacturer. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to leverage transferable skills, forge a unique career path, and pivot with confidence.
Moderator:
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA
Panelists:
Bonnie Toland, IIDA, Strategy Consultant, Gensler
Matt Thompson, Assoc. IIDA, CDF, Strategic Relationship Executive, MillerKnoll
Heena Sentry, Senior Healthcare Planner, Principal, DLR Group
This episode is approved for 1 IDCEC CEU
NAIOP: Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success
Hosted by: NAIOP
Event: Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success
Date:August 20th, 2026
Time: 5:15PM – 7:15 PM
Location: Rooftop of B6 Tower
Address: 1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Prices (before GST):$20.00 – members/non-members**Light refreshments and snacks are included with the ticket registration.
NAIOP Vancouver DLC is excited to present this year's rooftop summer mingler… Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success. The event is open to young professionals, recent graduates, and students eager to learn from Vancouver’s top industry professionals and connect with like-minded, ambitious talent. Join us for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Jordan Corbett, featuring speakers Kathy Yu, Antony Sulentic, and Julia Vigini, as they share valuable insights and advice on how to set yourself up for success early in your career—followed by an open Q&A where you can ask your own questions.
The conversation will cover topics such as breaking into the CRE industry, how to network as a new professional, finding and working with mentors vs. sponsors, creating your competitive advantage, considerations when choosing your career path, advice to their younger self, tips on setting 2 yourself up for success in this industry, and more. Stick around afterward for refreshments and open networking with your peers.
If you are a new or soon-to-be professional, secure your seat today to take advantage of this incredible learning and networking opportunity. This event is expected to sell out.
Design Vancouver Festival
Date: Septemeber 17-26 2026
Location: Vancouver
DVF 2026 Theme
Design Vancouver Festival returns this September with a city-wide invitation to experience design up close. Under the theme BUILD. The best response to uncertain times is to build something stronger together.
Design is not just something people admire. It impacts how people live, connect, and belong. Through Open Studios, building tours, talks, exhibitions, and gatherings, DVF connects the public with the people behind the work, while creating real pathways for students and emerging designers to step in, meet the industry, and be seen.
Stay tuned for more details!
The Interior Design Show
Presented by: Informa
Date: Sept 24-27 2026
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West
The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre September 24-27, 2026.
IDS is 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.
Speed Networking with NKBA BC, HanStone & Style In Form
PRESENTED BY: NKBA BC, HanStone, Style In Form
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: HanStone Canada,
Address: 5041 Byrne Rd #102, Burnaby, BC V5J 3H6
Ready to make new industry connections? Join NKBA British Columbia, HanStone Canada and Style & Form for an evening of speed networking!
Ready to make new industry connections? Join NKBA British Columbia, HanStone Canada and Style inForm for an evening of speed networking!
Ready to expand your network and make meaningful industry connections?
Join NKBA British Columbia, HanStone Canada, and Style In Form for an evening of speed networking, great conversations, delicious food, and community. Designed to help you connect with more industry professionals in a single evening than ever before, this event is the perfect opportunity to grow your network, exchange ideas, and build new relationships.
Whether you're a designer, dealer, manufacturer, builder, or industry partner, you'll leave with valuable new contacts and fresh connections.
Agenda
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Social Mixer & Check-In
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Speed Networking Sessions
6:30 PM onwards | Food, Entertainment & Continued Networking
Before You Arrive
• Arrive a few minutes early to check in and get settled.
• Allow extra travel time for Burnaby traffic.
• Bring plenty of business cards—you'll be meeting a lot of people.
Come ready to connect, collaborate, and strengthen your presence within the BC design and building community. We look forward to seeing you there!
2026 CREW Vancouver Signature Golf Tournament
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM -8:00 PM PST
Location: University Golf Club
Address: 5185 University Boulevard Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Crew Vancouver Signature Golf Tournament
Presented by Coast Capital Savings
BOMA's Totally Rad 80s Boat Cruise presented by Grime Fighters
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Boarding & embarking at Westin Bayshore Marina
1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
The BOMA Totally Rad 80’s Boat Cruise Presented by Grime Fighters - where the beats are big, the outfits are louder, and the vibes are straight out of the 1980's!
Bust out the neon, tease up your hair, and hop aboard for an unforgettable afternoon cruising the Vancouver waterfront in true retro style. Join your fellow BOMA party crew as we turn back time for a sun-soaked celebration packed with throwback hits, outrageous fashion, and all the nostalgic fun your mixtape-loving heart can handle.
Whether you’re rocking leg warmers, leather jackets, acid wash denim, or full Miami Vice energy, this is your chance to party like it’s 1985.
Aboard our floating time machine, prepare to experience:
🎶 Totally Tubular Tunes
Our DJ will be spinning the ultimate 80’s soundtrack all afternoon long - from Madonna to Michael, Prince to Bon Jovi, and every singalong anthem in between.
🍹 Rad Refreshments & Retro Bites
Enjoy delicious appetizers, complimentary drink tickets, and refreshing cocktails while soaking up the sunshine on deck.
🕺 Best Dressed Contest
Channel your inner 80’s icon for a chance to win prizes for the most epic retro look. Bigger hair, brighter colours, and more sequins are strongly encouraged.
🎤 Dance Contest Throwback
Moonwalk, Vogue, or Livin’ on a Prayer your way onto the dance floor as we keep the energy high from dock to dock.
📸 Retro Photo Moments
Grab your crew and strike a pose at our themed photo station - because if there aren’t pictures, did the 80’s even happen?
💿 This isn’t just a boat cruise, it’s a full-on retro revival! Grab your Ray-Bans, dust off your cassette tapes, and get ready for the most bodacious party of the summer!
Don't Miss the Boat! Agenda:
Embark: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Sail: 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Disembark: 5:30pm to 6pm
Price:
$125 plus GST for Members
$150 plus GST for Guest of Members*
(*Guest of Member tickets are exclusively
Paint & Sip Mocktails
PAiNT & SiP MOCKTaiLS
Presented by: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Bevees and Dana Mooney
Date: JULY 9TH, 2026
Time: 6PM-8PM
Location: Bevees
Address: #203 - 2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC
COLOURFUL CONVERSATIONS, ABSTRACT CONCEPTS & MOCKTAILS
Theme: Abstract Concepts w/ Sherwin Williams’ July Color of the Month
RSVP:
COI's 4th annual NeoCan't
Date: July 9th 2026
Time: 4-6:30PM
Location: COI’s showroom
Address: 2231 Columbia St Vancouver BC
Eager for an afternoon of fresh ideas, great connections, and design inspiration? We’d love to have you join us at COI’s showroom (2231 Columbia St) on Thursday, July 9th for this year’s edition of NeoCan’t!
Join peers from across the industry as we turn our showroom into a lively mini vendor fair, showcasing the latest in product design, sustainability, and furniture innovation for all of life’s spaces.
Refreshments will be served and some amazing prizes to be won!
Spots will fill quickly, so be sure to RESERVE YOUR SPOT by signing up at the link: COI Presents NeoCan’t 2026
K2 Stone – Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
K2 Stone – Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America
Building with natural stone materials – What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry terminology, design sustainable architecture with locally sourced natural stone building materials, identify different natural stone geology types, identify common natural stone product types, and understand how they can be utilized within architectural building or landscape designs.
Coffee & Colour
Presented by: Sherwin-Williams
Presenter(s): Danielle Cousins and Liz Kecki
Date: June 23, 2026
Networking Time: 9:00 am
Presentation Time: 9:00 am
Discover how innovative paint technology, the psychology of color, and nature-driven design can support healthier, more inspiring spaces.
Register Here
RAIC- Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free (RAIC members) / $39 (Non-members)
RAIC – Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces
In this session, the speaker will introduce a technical handbook offering innovative, practical solutions, and best practices for exposing wood in interior spaces. This research is based on insights from more than 40 stakeholders, including owners, operators and designers and represents a variety of building types including residential, healthcare, education, institutional, commercial, and community projects.
WIA Summer Social Event
Hosted by Women In Architecture
Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Poliform
Address: 779 West Pender St., Vancouver BC
Join Women in Architecture Vancouver for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration within our vibrant design community.
This special networking event will feature a guest talk by Adele Rankin of Kasian, who will share her insights on mentorship and leadership in architecture and design—exploring how we can support one another’s growth, build meaningful careers, and shape more inclusive professional environments.
Following the discussion, enjoy an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, emerging designers, and students in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re early in your career or an established professional, this event offers a chance to exchange ideas, build community, and be inspired by shared experiences in architecture and design.
Tickets available HERE
Admission: $15 via Zeffy
If you have any questions, please email events@wiavancouver.org
Speaker Event: Revery Architecture
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 5:00PM- 7:00PM
Location: Inform
Address: 50 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4, Canada
Join us on June 16 at our 50 Water Street showroom for a special speaker event with Revery Architecture, presented by architect Venelin Kokalov. Kokalov's talk will explore the enduring importance of beauty as a fundamental human need, examining how space, light, nature, memory, and time can move architecture beyond utility.
Venelin Kokalov leads Revery Architecture, an internationally recognized practice known for creating works that connects people, nature, and emotion. At its core, his philosophy holds that architecture should do more than perform efficiently—it should inspire, engage the senses, and enrich the way we live.
Arrive at 5:00 PM for light refreshments. The talk starts at 6:00 PM and will be Live Streamed.
The Power of Process w/ Betsey Brandenburg
Hosted by: NKBA British Columbia
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:30 PM
Location: Ames Tile & Stone, Burnaby
Address: 2229 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5
We're hosting Betsy Brandenburg, founder of Designer Sanity, in partnership with Ames Tile & Stone for The Power of Process, an interactive workshop designed to help designers stop reinventing the wheel and build a clear, repeatable process they can use.
Betsy will guide attendees through creating a process that brings more clarity, consistency, and profitability to their projects while improving client communication, project timelines, selections, and overall workflow. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a customized process roadmap you can put into practice right away.
Whether you're a newer designer or you've been in the industry for years, I think you'll walk away with some great tools and insights.
We'd love to see you there.
REGISTER HERE.
Celebration of Life for Catherine McGee
Join us in honouring the life of Catherine Lisa McGee
Celebration of Life
Date: June 13, 2026
Time: 2:30pm
Location: St. Andrews United Church
Address: 1044 St. Georges Ave. North Vancouver, BC
Organizer: Ray Dalupang (Catherine McGee’s husband)
Please share any photos of Catherine you may have with Ray at: raydalupang@gmail.com
Additionally, if you’d like to contribute to a memorial fund set up in Catherine’s honor for childhood education, mental health and environmental initiatives, please visit:
http://vancouverfoundation.ca/catherine-mcgee-memorial-fund
“Take back your JOY, collect IT from the ether, nourish it in YOUR pocket, SHARE it freely, and watch it EVER multiply.”
IDIBC AGM 2026
The Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia(“IDIBC”)
The Board of Directors of IDIBC hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of IDIBC will be held by electronic means as an online videoconference in British Columbia, on the 11th day of June, 2026, at the hour of 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., for the following purposes:
To receive the year-end financial statements of IDIBC for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Presentation of any ordinary or special resolutions requiring member consent.
Election of nominated Directors to the Board of Management.
To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Registration prior to the AGM is required for all members. Registration information will be used to record Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Intern and Registered members as well as verify member eligibility to vote. All members in good standing are entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting. In accordance with IDIBC Bylaws, only Registered members are entitled to vote on resolutions.
4:00pm – CEU start – Support For Your Design Business
5:00pm – Official AGM start
Each member must register their name prior to the AGM. Registration details will be sent via email.
Registration deadline is Friday June 5, 2026. You must register prior to the AGM to receive your AGM package, meeting link and access the meeting on June 5th. Attending the CEU & AGM are each worth one non-IDCEC approved CEU.
If you have questions about the online meeting or if you would like to assign your proxy vote to another Registered member, please email info@idibc.org.
ZOOM LINK HERE.
Biophilic Color CEU Webinar
Presented by: Cloverdale Paint & Farrell Callhoun Paint
Date: June 10 2026
Time: 10AM/PDT or 1PM EDT
Location: ONLINE (ZOOM)
Cloverdale Paint is proud to present our second accredited CEU course for 2026 delivered by the talented Fawn Chang.
Please join us for this exciting Webinar. Take an hour of your day to dive deep into neuroscience of the perception of colour.
Unlike conventional biophilia or color theory courses that focus primarily on natural hues such as greens, blues, and browns, this course demonstrates how all colors function as biological and environmental signals processed by the nervous system.
Drawing on research from environmental psychology and neuroscience, the course examines how chromatic conditions affect orientation, fatigue, stress load, and psychological resilience. It further explores how poorly calibrated color environments can contribute to disorientation, sensory overload, reduced performance, and long-term mental strain. The course also addresses welfare outcomes through instruction on integrating color with biophilic and Gestalt design principles to improve spatial legibility, reduce cognitive load, support visual comfort, and enhance occupant functioning in every built environment where humans work, learn, live and socialize.
Time Conflict? To have this presented privately for your firm or group, please contact Fawn@FawnChang.com and we'll make it happen.
Earn Credits. Expand Your Expertise. Design with Impact. Change Lives.
Wellness in the Home & Symmetry Paint
Join us for a Wellness CEU, Product Knowledge on Emerald and Symmetry Paint and a delicious breakfast. Find out more about Sherwin Williams’ new Plant Based Paint product- Symmetry.
Date: June 10 2026
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Location: Kravet Showroon
Address: #101-1626 West 2nd Ave Vancouver BC, V6J 1H4
2026 Western Canada Design Excellence Awards
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 5:30PM- 11:00PM
Location: Grand Villa Casino Hotel & Conference Centre
Address: 4331 Dominion Street Burnaby BC, V5G 1C7
Get ready to celebrate the best of Western Canada's design scene at the 2026 Design Excellence Awards!
The NKBA BC Chapter and Prairie Provinces are thrilled to announce Western Canada Design Excellence Awards (WCDEA) 2026!
This year, we are transforming the event from a reception-style gathering to a formal sit-down gala, promising an evening of elegance and celebration. With over 300 esteemed guests in attendance, including top designers and influencers, this event will be an unforgettable experience.
Join us in the pursuit of design greatness at WCDEA 2026! The gala will run from 5:30 PM to 11 PM, featuring a luxurious sit-down dinner and access to the Grand Villa Casino after the awards ceremony. Each ticket includes dinner, 2 drink tickets, and table wine.
For any questions or comments, please email awards@nkbabc.ca.
We look forward to your participation and celebrating your exceptional work!
Managing Directors Roundtable Discussion
Date: June 2 2026
Time: 7:30AM-9:30AM
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Address: 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
Join us for an engaging and insightful roundtable discussion featuring some of the industry’s leading voices. Moderated by NAIOP Vancouver President Jordan Carlson, this panel of experienced managing directors — Mark Trepp, Jason Kiselbach, Blake Asselstine, Andrew Kirkham, and Ted Davis — will explore today’s market trends and share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the landscape for owners and occupiers.
7:30 AM -Coffee
8:00 AM- 9:30 AM -Breakfast & Presentation
REGISTER HERE!
Return to Wholeness: A Day Retreat
Return to Wholeness: A Day Retreat - with Zoë Pawlak & Savannah Fox Return to Wholeness Day Retreat
Date: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Werklab, Vancouver BC
Address: 1275 Venables Street #Unit 290 Vancouver, BC V6A 2E4
$180 per person - Movement, Holotropic breath practice, Intuitive painting, A nourishing, plant-based lunch
Return to Wholeness is a one-day immersive retreat for city creatives, entrepreneurs, and founders living full lives who are craving space to slow down. Through movement, breathwork, and music, you will be guided into your inner landscape to release what is ready to be seen. This day is an invitation to return to your creative expression and a more intuitive way of being.
TICKETS HERE!
Unwind: An Evening Retreat
Unwind: An Evening Retreat - with Zoë Pawlak & Savannah Fox Unwind Evening Retreat
Date:Thursday, May 28th,
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Conscious Lab, Vancouver BC
Address: 422 Richards Street #Suite 200 Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4
$85 per person - Movement, Holotropic breath practice, Intuitive painting, Tea, light snacks, and community
Unwind is an evening retreat designed to help you reconnect with your breath, body, and creativity. We begin by arriving gently—meeting each other where we’re at to create a space that feels safe, open, and real. From there, we’ll move into a 45-minute holotropic-style breath practice to help shift your state and guide you deeper into your subconscious, opening space for whatever is ready to move. Afterward, we’ll rest before transitioning into intuitive painting—a freeing way to process the experience beyond words.
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
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:
Saba Italia Cocktail Hour
Hosted by: Bloom Furniture Studio
Join us as we welcome Romina Poletto, North American direct of Saba Italia to Vancouver. Saba is a brand rooted in female entrepreneurship and creative vision. Romina will review the current classics and show a preview of the upcoming collections. Join us over cocktails and canapes as we usher in the summer season.
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Bloom Furniture Studio
Address: 1672 W 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC
RSVP before May 14th HERE!
Vicostone Richmond Grand Opening
Come celebrate the grand opening of Vicostone Richmond Showroom!
Join Us for the VICOSTONE RICHMOND GRAND OPENING!
Date: May 27 2026
Time: 11:00AM- 6:00PM
Location: VICOSTONE RICHMOND
Address: 12571 Bridgeport Road #Unit 160 Richmond, BC V6V 1J4
Join us for the biggest celebration of the season—the Grand Opening of the Vicostone Richmond Showroom!
📅 Open house style from 11 AM to 6 PM—drop in whenever it works for you.
✨ What to expect:
• A social event with top designers, builders, and industry leaders shaping today’s market trends
• Chances to win $100 gift cards (multiple draws throughout the day)
• Live music
• Complimentary food from the crowd-favorite Disco Cheetah food truck
• Wine, beer, and sparkling wine
We can’t wait to celebrate with you—see you there!
Richelieu - Open House
To celebrate the opening of our new Surrey facility, we will be hosting a two-day industry event on May 27th and 28th from 10 am – 5 pm, featuring interactive seminars, 40+ vendor showcases, product demonstrations, giveaways, food, and drinks.
Location: 13099 78a Avenue, Surrey
We have also recently invested in a new HPL press for layup, and attendees will have the opportunity to see the process firsthand and gain a better understanding of the manufacturing and fabrication side of the industry.
The May 27th sessions will be focused specifically on seminars for Interior Designers and Architects. Attendance is completely free.
Guests are welcome to attend both days, one day only, specific seminars, or simply stop by the trade show portion of the event.
If you are planning to attend, please be sure to REGISTER in advance, including any additional industry professionals you would like to invite. The seminars are filling up quickly, so we encourage early registration to secure a spot.
U Crew Spring Mingler
Hosted by: Crew Vancouver
What: Building a Career in Real estate during the downmarket
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Location: BLG Office
Address: 200 Burrard St #1200, Vancouver, BC V7X 1T2
REGISTER HERE!
DesignThinkers 2026
Date: May 26-27 2026
Time: 8:00AM-5:40PM (sessions & workshops throughout both days)
Location: The Playhouse Vancouver //online streaming also available
Address: 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1
DesignThinkers, Canada’s premier graphic design conference, takes place in Vancouver on May 26–27, 2026. DesignThinkers brings together visionaries from a range of design disciplines to explore creativity, strategy, process and the future of design.
Speakers include Christopher Doyle, founder and creative director at Christopher Doyle & Co.; Elizabeth Goodspeed, designer and U.S. editor-at-large for It’s Nice That; Roman King, creative director at Major League Soccer; Dalit Shalom, director of product design at The New York Times and more.
With over 20 insightful sessions, including presentations and workshops; a networking party; guided discussions and more, DesignThinkers is a must-attend event for creative directors, strategists and designers of all levels who are looking to elevate their skills and professional creative practice.
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/
Builder Expo 2026
Date: May 13 2026
Time: 3:00-7:00PM
Location: Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Address: 2080 United Boulevard Coquitlam, BC V3K 6W3 Canada
The Show Theatre at The Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
We're back! HAVAN's 20th Annual Builders EXPO returns to the Show Theatre at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver.
The Builders Expo, renowned as the only Residential Construction Expo in the Lower Mainland, is a one-day-only trade show dedicated to the latest in building science knowledge, innovative products and services, and sustainable building practices. Plus, it offers legendary networking opportunities, complimentary food, exciting prizes, and free parking, too! Located conveniently off Highway 1 in Coquitlam at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, this is an event you simply cannot afford to miss.
Here's why attending the Expo is a must:
90+ Exhibitors: Discover the latest products and services focused on building science, innovation, and sustainable practices to help you succeed in your business.
Networking: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and potential collaborators. Forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Empowerment: Gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and solutions shaping the residential construction landscape. Equip your team with invaluable knowledge and expertise.
Freebies and Fun: Enjoy complimentary food, parking, and the chance to win exciting prizes! From networking opportunities to educational sessions and more, the Expo promises an afternoon filled with valuable experiences and insights.
More details to follow. Please contact Renée Auer with any questions (renee@havan.ca).
REGISTER HERE!
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 !
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