Welcome to the official schedule of The Inspired Home Show 2025. You can view all of our events, education sessions and keynotes below by date and time. We look forward to seeing you this March!

Schedule of Events

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
South Building
S101A
Bridging Channels, Building Loyalty: The Omnichannel Blueprint for Home Goods
Kait & Meredith will dive into how Quip thinks about omnichannel distribution across channels including Target, Walmart, CVS & DTC. They'll discuss how they think about a seamless experience for their customers across all of these channels. Meredith will also share about a new, connected product that they're launching and how Brij supports that experience.
Kait Stephens
Brij
Gina Lombardo
Quip
Inspiration Theater
Education

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Building
S402B
Housewares Credit Group March Meeting
IHA Members Invited to Attend
The meeting will feature National Retailer Financial Analytics presented by Pulse Ratings, Credit-Focused Educational Session designed to address today’s challenges, and Group Customer Account Discussion: Amazon.com Inc., At Home, Belk, Beyond, Inc., The Container Store, Bargain Hunt, Big Lots, JoAnn Stores, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Inc., Qurate (QVC/HSN), Target Corporation,...  Show More
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Special Event
Education

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
South Building
S102
The 2025 Home & Living Survey — New Insights on the Everyday Realities Driving Consumer Demand
In the modern marketplace, success depends on a clear and nuanced understanding of your target consumer, especially their aspirations, frustrations and the daily demands on their time and energy.

Join Tom Mirabile, Principal of Springboard Futures, for the unveiling of The 2025 Home and Living Survey, a new research collaboration between the IHA and Springboard. This survey probes consumers’ ev...  Show More
Tom Mirabile
Springboard Futures
Keynotes
Education

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
South Building
S101A
Creative Catalysts
Hough and Cozzolino will present their unique approach to catalyzing product growth: the harmony of “Art + Science,” blending creativity with insight, strategy and analytics to form the bedrock for successful products.
Jack Hough
Grove Product Group
Steve Cozzolino
Grove Product Group
Inspiration Theater
Education

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
South Building
S101A
Legislation Update: A Global Perspective on PFAS and More What the Housewares Industry Needs to Know
The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance with a growing panel of partners from the FEC, BCLP Law and the CSA, to inform the housewares industry about legislation impacting the industry. Come hear the latest on proposed and enacted legislation, involving such key topics as PFAS and lead & cadmium. The panel will share what you need to know and best practices related to the issue, in the US and Europe. They...  Show More
Fran Attilio
Cookware & Bakeware Alliance
Thomas Lee
Bryan, Cave Leighton and Paisner
Tobias Gerfin
Kuhn Rikon AG
Steve Burns
Cookware Sustainability Alliance
Inspiration Theater
Education

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
South Building
S102
Color & Design Future Trends: Welcome Home
The title for the Pantone View Home color/design forecast is “Welcome Home”. It is a theme that is highly relatable and well understood as a home provides the “roof over our heads”, the place to escape to, to find respite, replenishment and rest, while at the same time provides a source of entertainment and a place to play. For many, it must provide a workspace, so the home is not only an area to ...  Show More
Leatrice Eiseman
Pantone Color Institute
Keynotes
Education

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
South Building
S101A
AI in Action: Empowering Your Creative Team to Meet the Demand of Tomorrow
AI is not just a tool—it’s a game-changer for creative teams looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced market. This session explores how AI can amplify your team’s talent, improve collaboration, and deliver exceptional products that meet skyrocketing demand. Discover actionable insights to stay competitive and create products that lead in 2025.
Idan E. Cohen
IDMA Commerce
Inspiration Theater
Education

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
South Building Level 1, Grand Ballroom
Networking After Dark
All Show attendees are invited to the 2025 Networking After Dark reception! Continue your discussions and networking with the entire Show community over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, games and live music by Chicago’s premier cover band, 7th heaven!

Complimentary entry for all Show attendees.
Special Event
Event

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Four Seasons Hotel - Chicago
Housewares Cares Gala
The mission of the non-profit Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) is to raise funds for designated charities. HCF hosts a charitable dinner during The Inspired Home Show to unite our industry and to honor its leaders. For additional information, visit the HCF website.

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