May 19 - 20, 2015
IDS National Conference
#INNOVATION 2.0: The Evolution of Branding   
Earn 0.4 CEUs through IDCEC

 

Join IDS and Design Tech Summit at IDS National Conference for two afternoons of technology solutions, applications and resources to help your interior design business.

 

We've put together two Design Tech afternoons packed full of information from management to marketing.

 

May 19 - Design Technology Afternoon 1: Management & Design

May 20 - Design Technology Afternoon 2: Marketing & Design

 


3Dream makes residential space planning, decorating and designing easy. Create breathtaking 3D room designs, online, with 3Dream. Quickly and easily design and re-design your space in 2D and 3D then take snapshots to print, email or share with friends. See how 3Dream makes 3D room planning easy and fun.



Cairnsmith is a mobile app for designers using 3ds Max and SketchUp to easily create interactive 3D and visually immersive presentations on their iPad. Developed by Sheer Industries, a leading mobile applications studio, Cairnsmith is built to fit within the design workflow and offers a slew of powerful visualization options (including Augmented Reality) for designers to better engage clients and communicate concepts and ideas through their 3D work in Max or SketchUp.




 

Design Manager is your first and only stop as an interior designer if you are serious about running a successful design business. After more than 30 years of developing software specifically for designers, we have the experience to give you the time-saving features that you need. Design Manager's cloud-based project management and accounting tools are easy to use for designers, bookkeepers and accountants. Put an end to vendor mistakes and client confusion with our standardized design flow.

   

 

   

 

Fandeck is the most exciting new concept to launch in the home furnishings and design industry in years. The Company has created an online portal that acts as a single resource for Interior Design Industry solutions. This is "disruptive" technology that will change the way the industry does business.

 

Fandeck offers solutions for designers with a suite of online applications, single source product ordering at wholesale/designer pricing, logistical coordination and marketing tools to drive new business. In essence, Fandeck becomes your 24-hour assistant, making you more efficient and profitable.

 

  

 

The newest business tool for interior design professionals, Parlore for iPad allows designers to manage projects, collaborate with team members and shop an exclusive, trade-only marketplace-all within the app.

 

 

    

Wecora is a visual project management tool that can drastically add hours back into your work days and ultimately help you and clients make decisions faster. Wecora is widely used by designers around the world for internal organization, external collaboration and visual budgeting.  

 

The Wecora product was originally designed exclusively for the design industry, so the professional's use is always first priority. This is evident with features such as professional boards that can be generated in minutes, not hours, sharing controls to limit what product information is disclosed and who sees what, automated profit sheets and budgets, and much more.

 

 

Be a part of the social media conversation: #IDSconf2015, #INNOVATION and #IDSnatl

 

The 2015 IDS National Conference boasts a robust speaker lineup that includes personalities such as: Jennifer Bertrand, Amy Flurry, Jason Harris and Mary Leigh Howell. Additionally, The Design Tech Summit will explore the converging worlds of design, innovation and technology in the afternoons of May 19 - 20. Read Speaker Bios. Attendees will earn 0.4 CEUs through IDCEC.
Conference Pricing*
 
IDS Members: $400
Non-Members: $500

Click here to register today!

*Conference pricing does not include VIP Reception. This is an additional cost to attend.

Please note that on-site registration prices are different than quoted above.
Conference Location
 

Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center

9931 Interstate Commerce Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33913 

Reservations: 239-561-1550 (must reference IDS National Conference in order to receive room block rate)
OR click here to make a reservation in the IDS room block. 

In order to reserve a room in the IDS room block, rooms must be booked by Sunday, April 26, 2015.



Conference Room Rates*: Sunday (5/17) - Wednesday (5/20)  - $109/night

All guestrooms for the conference will receive complimentary wired & wireless internet access and will be equipped with microwaves, refrigerators & coffeemakers    

 

*Rates are per guestroom, per night, single or double occupancy. 

 

 

In addition to lodging, Holiday Inn will host of all of the 2015 IDS National Conference educational seminars
VIP Reception
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to meet and greet with celebrity designer, Jennifer Bertrand, season three champion of HGTV Design Star. Attendees will receive two complimentary cocktails and unlimited photo opportunities. The VIP Reception will be held from 6:00 - 7:30 pm  prior to the Awards Dinner. Space is limited.   Click here to register today!
Conference Registration Form 
IDS Membership
IDS Members receive  a discounted rate on conference admission. Click here to join IDS today!
Vendor Showcase

Don't miss this opportunity to share product information and network with residential interior designers from across the country! Click here for more information.

Conference Sponsorship
For information on exclusive sponsorship opportunities visit the Conference Sponsorship page on the IDS web site.  Click here .
Thank You to Our Generous Conference Sponsor!



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