Strategic alliance with INT.DESIGN marks a new chapter for the annual tradeshow

Montréal, Québec – October 28, 2026 – Expo Design, the leading tradeshow dedicated to interior and exterior design materials, closed its eleventh edition with record attendance, underscoring the event’s growing importance as a meeting place for Québec’s design, architecture and manufacturing communities. Held over two days at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, the 2026 edition welcomed a record number of registered attendees and exhibitors, setting a new benchmark for the annual tradeshow.

Reflecting on the success of the 2026 event, Johanne Munger, Director of Design Spec Rep (DSR) and Events Management, said: “This year’s event marked an important evolution for Expo Design, with the strategic alliance with INT.DESIGN and the addition of furniture manufacturers for the first time. The expanded format brought together a broader cross-section of the industry, giving attendees new opportunities to discover products, explore emerging trends and connect with professionals across complementary sectors.”

She added: “We are incredibly grateful to our exhibitors, sponsors and partners, both longstanding and new, whose support and collaboration helped make this year’s event such a success. DSR looks forward to building on these relationships and continuing to create new opportunities for the design and manufacturing industries to connect, collaborate and grow together.”

As the event continues to evolve, Expo Design remains focused on creating a platform where industry professionals can discover new materials and products, exchange expertise, build relationships and gain insight into the trends shaping design, architecture and manufacturing.

The 12^th edition of Expo Design will take place in Québec City at the Centre des congrès de Québec on the October 20 and 21, 2027. 

About Expo Design

Expo Design, produced by Design Spec Rep (DSR), was created to meet the needs of companies targeting designers, architects, and woodworkers by creating a trade show focused entirely on relevant and innovative products and services. Considered a not to be missed event for industry insiders including architects, designers, kitchen designers, cabinetmakers, woodworkers, manufacturers, contractors, builders/promoters, and other related professionals, Expo Design is the perfect place for companies to launch new products or services, present their latest innovations, and connect with clients, prospects, and industry professionals.

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