SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Closets Conference & Expo, alongside Wood Pro Expo Illinois, will take place April 17 to 19 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event promises a wealth of opportunities for attendees to gain insights, network, and explore the latest advancements in technology and design.
The educational sessions kick off on April 17 with "How to Launch a Design Studio Through Collaboration," which will offer closet design professionals tips on how to take their businesses to the next level through strategic collaboration.
With years of combined experience in the industry, Jenny O’Connor, design director at Bespoke Closets/Burke Architectural Millwork, and Lis Ritz, designer at Inspired Closets Chicago, will answer key questions and provide actionable insights for attendees.
The session will cover the numerous benefits of establishing a design studio as a core component of a closet company's operations. From enhancing creativity and streamlining the design process to fostering collaboration and boosting brand visibility, a well-executed design studio can be a powerful asset for businesses of all sizes.
Additional key topics include:
- What are the benefits of building a design studio for your closet company?
- How to leverage a design studio as a valuable asset
- Using your design studio as a tool for collaboration
- How to incorporate a design studio into your business plans
- How to use your design studio (as a vehicle for networking, social media marketing, and increasing brand awareness
The Closets Track, co-sponsored by ACSP and Hettich America L.P., runs concurrent with Wood Pro Track, sponsored by the CMA. In addition to this session, the Closets Track includes:
- Opening Keynote: The Psychology of Business – The Edge of Successful Business Owners, presented by Daniel Eisenbarth, results coach and business results trainer, Robbins Research International
Emerging Trends: Accessories and Decorative Hardware
This session will explore the latest trends in accessory and hardware product design and examine the market outlook for new product concepts and finishes. You'll hear from experts in the field who will share their insights and experiences.
Speakers: · Ariane Brabant, Business Development Manager, TAG Hardware and · Knikki Grantham, Creative Director, Keeler Brass Company
AI's Role in the Future of Design
Learn about the latest AI-powered tools and technologies that are transforming the interior design landscape and how you can leverage them to enhance your design process, increase efficiency, and deliver results for your clients.
Speakers: Jenna Gaidusek, Jenna Gaidusek Designs, Interior Designer/eDesign Educator
The classroom portion of the conference will be followed by a tour of the showroom of Perfection Closets and Inspired Closets Chicago, sponsored by Hafele America. The full day of education concludes with a reception sponsored by the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals, Elektra and Richelieu.
View the full three-day schedule of the Closets Conference & Expo co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
The Renaissance, which is directly connected to the convention center, is the official hotel of the three-day event. Learn more and book a room.
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About the Closets Conference & Expo and Wood Pro Expo Illinois
The annual Closets Conference & Expo (CCE) is the only national event for all closet and home storage professionals. The 2024 edition is co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois (WPE), a regional marketplace for woodworking professionals. The events are organized by Closets & Organized Storage and FDMC magazines, respectively. Each is a distinct media brand of Woodworking Network. The twin-bill event is scheduled for April 17-19, 2024, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill.
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CCE and WPE each kick off with a separate full-day conference on April 17, co-sponsored by the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals and Cabinet Makers Association, respectively. The two-day co-located expo, April 18-19, features woodworking machinery, supplies, and components. Additional educational programming is offered on each day of the expo. Tours of local manufacturing plants and the popular Top Shelf Design Awards networking reception are also key features of the event. View current program schedule.
For information about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, contact Laurel Didier, exhibit sales. For all other inquiries, contact Kim Lebel, show manager.
More Woodworking Network events
Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, 2024, Spooky Nook Sports/Warehouse at the Nook, Manheim, Pa.
Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS), Nov. 12-14, 2025, Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
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