Expo Design Announces Strategic Alliance with INT.DESIGN
COLLABORATIVE EXPERTISE IN DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SET TO DELIVER UNPRECEDENTED VALUE TO EXHIBITORS AND VISITORS
Montréal, Québec – January 20, 2026 – Expo Design, the leading tradeshow dedicated to interior and exterior design materials, is pleased to announce its strategic alliance with INT.DESIGN, the flagship platform of PID Agency in anticipation of its 11th edition taking place in Montreal on October 7 and 8, 2026.
Produced by Design Spec Rep (DSR), Expo Design has become the must-attend event for architects, designers, cabinetmakers, woodworkers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and other industry professionals seeking inspiration, innovation, and networking opportunities.
“Expo Design is the ultimate event for industry professionals to connect with clients, prospects, and suppliers. This new relationship with PID Agency who has been active in the design industry for nearly 40 years, will enable the show to progress to its natural next level,” said Johanne Munger, Director and Events Manager at Design Spec Rep.
Most notably, PID Agency was the driving force behind SIDIM – The Design Show for over 30 years and is well known for its industry platforms INT.DESIGN and the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN, which celebrate creativity and excellence in design, architecture, landscape, and the built environment. In 2026, one of the two annual GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Galas will take place on October 8, immediately following the closing of Expo Design, and will bring together over 550 professionals, clients, and suppliers from the industry.
Brigitte Gadoury, Co-President, of Agence PID continued: “We have chosen to unite with Expo Design recognized for the quality of its event, team and leadership. Together, we will develop complementary content that will give the show a distinctive and attractive identity. This initiative aligns with our commitment to promote excellence in the fields of design, architecture, landscape, and the built environment.”
Companies and brands wishing to exhibit at the show are encouraged to email expodesign@cpcl.ca for more information.
About INT.DESIGN (Agence PID)
PID Agency is a Quebec-based media and communications agency with nearly 40 years of experience in the design, architecture, landscape, and built environment sectors. Recognized for its strong design-driven DNA, the agency is a trusted partner to the design industry. Through its flagship platforms—the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN awards program and the INT.DESIGN magazine and digital portal—PID Agency connects designers, studios, manufacturers, and brands with a global audience, fostering creativity, visibility, and dialogue across international markets. Its initiatives actively contribute to the international positioning and influence of the Canadian design ecosystem.
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 materials. 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 product, present their latest innovations, and connect with clients, prospects, and industry professionals.
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