UPCOMING LOCAL & ONLINE EVENTS
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2024 OSID SAVE THE DATES
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2024 EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY
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***REMINDER TO RENEW YOUR OSID MEMBERSHIP FOR THE
2024 CALENDAR YEAR!*** 18: Split Personalities CEU Event - hosted by Chase Office Interiors @ 3:30pm PDT at 1050 Homer Street Vancouver, BC 18-21 IDS Toronto - Metro Toronto Convention Centre 25: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE at noon-1pm via ZOOM |
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FEBRUARY
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6: OSID WINTER EVENT: Healthy Building CEU Event - hosted by Trail Appliances in Kelowna 5-7pm
14: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE at noon -1pm via ZOOM 14-15: BUILDEX Vancouver 2024 - Vancouver Convention Centre 15: SHINE AWARDS 2024 6-11pm at the Vancouver Convention Centre 17-18: KELOWNA HOME SHOW - Prospera Place, Kelowna 28: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE at noon-1pm via ZOOM |
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MARCH
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2: Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence Gala - 5-midnight, hosted by CHBA-CO at the Delta Grand Kelowna
13: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM 23-24: Vernon Spring Home Show - Kal Tire Place 27: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM |
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APRIL
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1-30: NCIDQ Spring Exam Administration Period Vancouver
9: GBES: Unlocking the Potential: Mastering Adaptive Reuse in Urban Development Webinar - This webinar can be self-reported for one free general hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education. - Register 10: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM 10: Armstrong World Industries: - The Advantages of Drywall Grid CEU - Register 17: Armstrong World Industries: Acoustical Design for Today's Buildings CEU - Register 17: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM 20-21: KELOWNA BC HOME SHOW - Prospera Place, Kelowna 24: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM Apr 30-May 2: HD EXPO & CONFERENCE - Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas |
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MAY
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Apr 30-May 2: HD EXPO & CONFERENCE - Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
1: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM 7-9: The WELL Conference IWBI - Long Beach, California 8: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITTEE - via ZOOM 9: Okanagan Design Expo - CEU Seminars & Tradeshow Event @ Okanagan Golf Club (3200 Via Centrale, Kelowna BC) from 8:30am-5:30pm PDT. More details to follow - click here for more information 23: OSID Spring Into Summer CEU EVENT - Designing Outdoor Kitchens hosted at Canada Outdoor Kitchens, 2303 Leckie Rd #107, Kelowna - click here to buy tickets and RSVP. All ticket sale proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. 28: TDC YLW: Designer Brainstorm Sessions with Okanagan Hardwood -Participants can expect an intimate and collaborative atmosphere where interior designers come together to share their latest ideas, seek advice on project challenges, and discuss business strategies - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS |
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JUNE
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10-12 NEOCON 2024 Chicago - hosted at the MART
6: IDIBC CEU - Introduction to the Professional Governance Act @ 4:00-5:00pm 6: IDIBC Annual General Meeting - online videoconference @ 5:00-6:00pm 21: OSID Annual General Meeting for all Members - Tune in and get up to date on what's new for 2024 @ noon-1pm PDT via zoom. |
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JULY
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6: OSID MEETING: EVENTS COMMITEE - via ZOOM
10: STRONG ROOTS FLOORING INC. - CEU Course Hardwood Floor Finishes 12pm-1pm CEU Course, 5pm Wine and Hors D’oeuvres Learning Objectives: Why hardwood floors - Types of hardwood floors - Specifying the correct adhesive - Sanding and finishing Process - Staining, sealing and finishing options - Waterborne vs. oil-modified finishes - Proper maitenance -Sustainability/indoor quality/LEED/VOC regulation process IDCEC: 1 hour with 0.1 CEU Credits. RSVP HERE 18: Wellness & Happiness: A ROBINSON Designer Event 3:30pm-4:30pm CEU Cource, 5pm-9pm Dinner & Live Music at Frog City Cafe Discover how Bain Ultra’s high-quality therapeutic baths transform ordinary bathrooms into inspiring spaces that promote well-being and harmonious living. Following the CEU, enjoy dinner and live music at Frog City Cafe in Linden Gardens. RSVP by July 9TH HERE 23: WEBCAST Excelling in your WELL documentation review Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. ET Eligible for 1-WELL specific CE unit 24: IDC - Alobar CEU Tour – Lunch & Learn - Location: Alobar Downtown, 150 York Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5 25: BIFMA Webinar: Studies in Corporate Workplace - Hear from Jennifer Kolstad of Ford Motor Company and Stewart Flemming of Oracle who were speakers at BIFMA’s recent 360 Leadership Conference. They will share their unique perspective on how their organizations are experimenting with innovative workplace strategies to optimize the employee experience and maximize business performance. 28-1: Las Vegas Market 30: TDC YLW: Designer Brainstorm Sessions with Okanagan Hardwood |
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AUGUST
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13: IDC CEU Webinar: Discovering the possibilities of multi surfaces from Natural Stone to Quartz to Porcelain
17: Heidi Thompson Art Gallery: The gallery presents uplifting minimal and multicolor abstract paintings by international artists Heidi Thompson, Bryan Ryley, David Alexander, Mark Tobey, and David Powter. As well, stone and bronze sculptures by Deborah Wilson and ceramics by Diane Nelson. 9905 Coldstream Creek Road, Coldstream, BC (If you cannot make the opening, the gallery will be open by appointment. Contact HERE) 21: VSID Summer Lawn Bowling Event - hosted by Vancouver Society of Interior Designers at the Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club in Queen Elizabeth Park - from 4:00pm - 7:30pm |
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SEPTEMBER
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4: Schluter Systems’ CEU Accredited - Barrier-Free Bathrooms - Accessible Design for the Built Environment - Join Schluter Systems’ experts for a CEU Accredited Live Online Training Seminar! Register HERE
5: IDC CEU Webinar: How Can Interior Designers and Industry Suppliers Manage Business Risks? 10: IDC CEU Webinar: Designing for Education 12: Western Living Designers of the Year 2024 Get your tickets HERE 12: IDIBC: Emerging Professionals September Interior Design Social: Networking & Trivia Night 17: IDC CEU Webinar: The Art of Blending Design with Technology 19: Dine Under Ketra: CEU paired with a sunset dining experience! Join us for an evening that blends innovation and indulgence with Ketra Lighting. 4 - 7:30 pm at Lunessence Winery & Vineyard 20: DESIGN & WINE presented by BATHS BY DESIGN and HOUSE OF ROHL 20: Robinson + Cheviot Designer Showcase - Meet the Rep, Grab a light lunch and view their products! All attendees will receive an exclusive Cheviot discount! RSVP to Sara Rasmussen by Wednesday September 18th 20: IDC IMPACT BREAKFAST - Join the Toronto design community for Impact Breakfast Central on Sept. 20 at Aria to celebrate the contributions and continued impact on the interior design community of Dayna Bradley, President of TPL Lighting, and Mahesh Babooram, Co-Founder and CEO, Ojiibik. - This event will count towards 1 IDCEC hour. 26: EVOLVE: Interior Design Grad Show @ KF Centre for Excellence, 5:30 - 8 pm RSVP to Jasmine HERE 26: IWBI WELL 2024 RECHARGE EVENT - Toronto, Ontario 26-29: IDS Vancouver Interior Design Show @ Vancouver Convention Centre 28-29: Vernon Fall Home ShowCheviot Designer Showcase |
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OCTOBER
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1-31: NCIDQ Fall Exam Administration Period Vancouver
2: IWBI WELL 2024 RECHARGE EVENT, Long Beach California 3: Sustainability – Furniture from Design to Decommissioning hosted by Chase Office Interiors - 12- 1pm PDT - CEU Accredited 2-3: Schluter Innovation Workshop: Part 1 This two-day workshop includes classroom instruction, live demonstrations, and practical hands-on activities. Register HERE 5-6: Kamloops Fall Home Show 16: Above 90 Lighting: Functional Lighting. Decorative Luminaires RSVP by October 11 | Presented by RBW | AIA 2 LU Credits // 1 NON-IDCEC General Credit* 16: Heritage Office Furnishings: Hybrid Learning Spaces CEU It’s time to rethink strategies, space and technology to meet the new needs and expectations of hybrid learners. Organizations are onboarding, reskilling and upskilling people at a rapid pace while schools and universities are learning quickly how to adapt to serve both in-person and remote learners. 17: Robinson & Native trails Design, Sip & Paint CEU Event - Experience the craftsmanship and sustainable design of Native Trails during a CEU training session, followed by wine tastings and appetizers. Then, dive into a hands-on abstract painting workshop led by a local artist, focused on incorporating natural elements into your design, inspired by Native Trails’ earthy tones and materials. RSVP HERE! 24: Wellness & Happiness: A Bartle & Gibson Designer Event Discover how Bain Ultra's high quality therapeutic baths transform ordinary bathrooms into inspiring spaces that promote well-being and harmonious living. 5:30-6:30pm Following the CEU, join us for a showroom tour and any product Q&A you may have. 6:30-7:30pm Local, gourmet Charcuterie & beverage pairings served the entire event! RSVP by October 15th to Hayley Mepham HERE! 26-30: High Point Market |
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NOVEMBER
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6-7: IDC Design Symposium 2024 - Participants can expect to attend design tours of notable member projects, connect and network with peers, collect IDCEC credits through panel discussions, hear from incredible speakers, participate in workshops, and celebrate the best of interior design at the IDC Awards Celebration, featuring the prestigious Value of Design Awards (VODA).
14: Above 90 Lighting: The Power of Acoustic Acoustic Lighting RSVP by November 8 Presented by BuzziSpace |1 AIA HSW // 1 IDCEC HSW Credit* 7: IDC Awards Celebration 2024 - The event will celebrate winners of the 2024 Value of Design Awards (VODA), winners of the Industry Partners-exclusive Innovation Awards, recognize participants of the PROpel Emerging Leaders program, winners of the Innovation in Design Thinking Student Competition, and recipients of the Legacy Award for Distinguished Service. 21: Habitat for Humanity: Jingle Bell Build 2024 Event begins at 5:30pm Located at the Laurel Packing House in downtown Kelowna, It will be a fun-filled evening of creativity and teamwork in a gingerbread house building competition—all while supporting families in our community through affordable housing. |
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DECEMBER
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4: Schluter Systems’ CEU Accredited - CEU Accredited - The Uncoupling Principle - Join Schluter Systems’ experts for a CEU Accredited Live Online Training Seminar! Register HERE
4: Above 90 Lighting: The Economic Impact of Art & Design in the Workplace RSVP by November 29 | Presented by Bover | 1 AIA /IDCEC HSW Credit TBD: VDC Annual Design CEU and Table Top Event - hosted by the Vancouver Design Community |
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