IDS Sets Conference for Las Vegas

December 8, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on December 9, 2010

Las Vegas Design Center will host the annual Interior Design Society National Conference, Jan. 22-23, to coincide with the Las Vegas Furniture Market, Jan. 24-28.

"Our goal is to exceed the expectations of design professionals by not only serving as a comprehensive, state of the art home furnishings resource but also as a hub for timely, relevant educational and entertaining programming and events," said Las Vegas Design Center Vice President Randy Wells. "We are thrilled about our partnership with IDS and the opportunity to share the experience of Las Vegas Design Center and Las Vegas Market with their membership."
 
The 2011 IDS National Conference begins with a semi-formal awards ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, the host hotel, on Saturday, Jan. 22. An intensive workshop on Sunday, Jan. 23, at Las Vegas Design Center will offer put-in-play business strategies and leadership insights, including how to grow a business using green products, what it takes to satisfy challenging clients, and how to launch a social media marketing initiative. A focused keynote address by luxury market consultant and author Steve Nobel will tackle a timely topic: marketing to affluent shoppers.

The conference will conclude with a products preview and cocktail reception with HGTV's Monica Pedersen, 5:30-7 p.m. on Sunday. Then, attendees can attend the Winter 2011 Las Vegas Market.

"The timing and location of the conference is ideal for residential interior designers," said IDS CEO Pamela White. "Following the awards program and a day of presentations, our attendees will be able to source new home furnishings during Las Vegas Market. Ultimately, we've partnered with Las Vegas Design Center to create an event that will help our interior designer members to stay ahead of their competition and thrive in this economy."