SPECIAL EVENTS
Make the most of your time!
Network, meet new friends & join the fun.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
DALLAS MARKET EXPERIENCE WITH DAVID SANTIAGO GUIDED TOUR & RECEPTION ( FREE )
Wednesday, April 10th 2024
Tour Check-in is 1:15 pm
Shuttle Departs at 1:30 pm
Shuttle departs DMC at 5:00 pm
Returns to the Gaylord at 5:30 pm
Are you eager to discover new showrooms and meet key contacts to support your business? Join award-winning designer David Santiago for an insightful to-the-trade tour and discover the vast design resources available at Dallas Market Center, an open-daily marketplace to the trade. We will travel by shuttle to the DMC and tour some of the country's best furniture, lighting, and decor showrooms. Then, celebrate the day with happy hour drinks and light bites. Only 53 seats are available; hurry and reserve yours now.
Get your free tickets by visiting https://bit.ly/IWCEDallasMarket
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Wednesday, April 10th 2024
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Business Breakthroughs: Identifying and Eliminating 5 Hidden Blocks Towards True Success
Presented by Else Johnson
Let’s transform not just your business but your entire life. It’s time to break free, become the unstoppable force you were meant to be, and live the life you always wanted—registration required.
PRE-RECEPTION KEYNOTE
Wednesday, April 10th 2024
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Where Do You Go When Success is Not Enough Presented by Madeleine MacRae & Thomas MacDonald
Achieving success is the goal of every professional in our industry—whether in the workroom, showroom, or job site. We sacrifice so much to achieve it, but what happens when it’s not all it was cracked up to be? What do you do when you’ve worked so hard and have accomplished so much, but there’s still a restlessness, an emptiness, an ache inside?
Join Madeleine, a best-selling author and industry expert, and her business partner Thomas MacDonald, a nine-time founder and business catalyst, to discover the simple key to satisfaction beyond the horizon of mere success—registration required.
DENIM AND DIAMONDS WELCOME PARTY
Wednesday, April 10th 2024
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dust off your denim, put on your favorite bling, and join us for our annual festive welcome reception! Mingle among peers and enjoy drinks, appetizers, music, and big giveaways!
Kick off the show festivities by joining the party with exhibitors and attendees networking in a relaxing and fun environment.
An exhibitor badge or a ticket is required.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Made in the Shade Annual Conference
Thursday, April 11th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Outdoor Oasis: A Lone Star Retreat Retreat ( FREE )
Thursday, April 11th - Friday April 12th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Booth #719
IWCE will launch the Outdoor Oasis Pavilion at the event’s 2024 conference and show in Texas on April 11 and 12. Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor custom window treatments, IWCE offers attendees a new perspective to sell to clients, capitalizing on the booming trend for alfresco living.
Mastering the National Workroom
A Dialogue on Growth and Efficiency
Thursday, April 11th
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sponsored by Horizons Window Fashions
The State of Child Safety in the Shading Industry
Thursday, April 11th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by: Derick Marsh & Anthony Russo
Sponsored by Rollease Acmeda
Meet Somfy’s Smart Shading Ecosystem Featuring Zigbee 3.0 Technology
Thursday, April 11th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by: Amit Parpani, Senior Product Marketing Manager Phil De Encio, Project Services Specialist Brent Holup, Interior Wire-Free and Drapery Products Manager
Sponsored by Somfy Systems
Selling Exterior Shading: Explore the Possibilities
Thursday, April 11th
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sponsored by Draper Inc.
WCMA Product Innovation Awards
Thursday, April 11th
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The 2024 Grace Awards Gala
Window Fashion Design and Artisan Awards Ceremony
Thursday, April 11th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the elite class of professionals who have gained international recognition by having the confidence to submit their exceptional projects to The Grace Awards presented by Window Fashion VISION magazine!
Presented by Rollease ACMEDA
Friday, April 12, 2024
Made in the Shade Annual Conference
Friday, April 12, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exciting Windows! 20th Annual Conference
Friday, April 12, 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tickets sold separately
The Outdoor Oasis: A Lone Star Retreat Retreat ( FREE )
Friday April 12th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Booth #719
IWCE will launch the Outdoor Oasis Pavilion at the event’s 2024 conference and show in Texas on April 11 and 12. Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor custom window treatments, IWCE offers attendees a new perspective to sell to clients, capitalizing on the booming trend for alfresco living.
PANEL: Workrooms on the Rise: Conversations with Experienced Workroom Owners
Friday April 12th
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: Grapevine 2/3
Hosted by Sandra Van Sickle
PANEL: Fireside Chat 100 Best Takeaways
Friday April 12th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Show Floor Stage
20 Under 40: Class of 2023 Awards Toast
Friday April 12th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Outdoor Oasis Booth #719
Private Event
