CHARRETTE | social | KICK-OFF | TOURS | CEUS | WORKSHOPS | ROUNDTABLES
INDUSTRY EXPO | PANEL LUNCHEON | 101 SESSIONS | KEYNOTE

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AWARDS UNDERWRITER:

(Invite only)

Assigned teams work together to solve a provided design prompt in only 4 hours! Teams are asked to provide various deliverables for the judges to review. Winners are announced after the Keynote on Thursday.

Participation in this design competition is by invitation only for students of active IIDA Campus Centers. Invitations will be sent to IIDA Campus Centers in December so make sure your campus is registered and active before the end of 2024. Campus Center Sponsors (usually a member of the faculty) may nominate up to four (4) of their students to participate and represent the Campus Center. Space in the competition is limited to the first 20 campus centers that respond.

For more information please contact the IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter VP of Campus Centers, Emma Smith.

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GET PUMPED

We want to see how excited your school is for SHIFT! Wear your school colors and join us for the new Kick-Off Social. This will be an opportunity to network directly with Interior Design professionals while enjoying a fun, interactive Happy Hour.

Grab a snack and drink then get ready to mix and mingle with industry professionals and other students! This year’s Social Hour will be hosted at The Renaissance Hotel Dallas Rooftop.

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START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT

Let’s get SHIFT started! Expectations for the conference will be presented. In addition, we’ll explore what students can expect as they start to attend interviews and begin their first jobs.

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GET READY TO EXPLORE

You’ll be able to experience top design firms, beautiful completed interiors projects, and amazing products in showrooms. The tours are a unique opportunity for attendees to meet industry professionals in their element.

Each student will explore 3 areas of interest: typically, a design firm, a recently completed or in-progress project, and a showroom. Students are randomly assigned to one of eight tour groups, each making the three tour stops.

8 groups.  24 stops.  1 unforgettable field trip.

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“HANDS-ON” ACTIVITY

These interactive presentations are designed to provide in-depth evaluations of specific topics to help attendees become stronger, more knowledgeable designers.

Students will participate in two workshops.

(INVITE ONLY)

Educator Forum We’re proud to offer a forum for practicing design professionals and educators to come together and discuss the things that are most important to the future of young interior designers. No students please. 

Campus Center Forum Students in, or interested in, leadership positions with their IIDA Campus Centers are invited to participate in this event. Come share ideas for improving participation, fundraising, and making your campus activities better overall.

Non-Traditional Student Q & A  is a forum where conference attendees will interact with professionals who have made Interior Design their second career. Discussion topics focus around networking, challenges, and influences. During this event, students have a chance to ask professionals questions relating to these topics.

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SEE ALL THE THINGS

The Industry Expo is a true highlight of the SHIFT experience. You’ll be able to engage through booths with professionals from all industry areas and practices of Interior Design. There will be firms, product vendors, free swag, raffles, and more! The best part? They’re here specifically to meet you, the students who will soon be their colleagues and clients!

HOT TOPICS

The 101 Sessions are a collection of presentation and feedback sessions focusing on knowledge every emerging design professional needs. Visit up to 4 sessions, each 40 minutes in length with the various topics running concurrently to allow for smaller, more intimate groups.

See the 101 Sessions and their presenters here!

RESUME/PORTFOLIO REVIEWS & MOCK INTERVIEWS

Practice makes perfect

We highly encourage students to take advantage of this one-on-one time with professionals. Even if your portfolio or work is in-progress, bring what you have to receive feedback and learn what can help you stand out in the crowd! Check out the Student Resources page for tips and tricks on how to prepare and the overall SHIFT schedule.

Panel Luncheon

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VIP GIFT UNDERWRITERS:

Regan Donoghue is the founder and CEO of Futurian , a consultant firm, helping people embrace the future of AI. A seasoned strategist with more than 15 years of experience, Regan helps clients challenged by complexities that arise in the world of workforce and workplace strategy. She takes on more turbulent paths, and specializes in guiding clients through scenario planning, designing change plans, and developing predictions on the future of workplace. As a WELL & LEED Accredited Professional, she helps guide the best solutions that support employee mental, physical and emotional well-being at work.

Receive complementary admittance to the Panel with your conference registration.