Your BUILDEX Alberta 2025 Experience: Interior Design Edition
BUILDEX Alberta 2025 takes place October 22-23 at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, bringing together over 2,300 industry professionals, 135+ exhibitors, and 100+ expert speakers for Alberta’s largest design, construction, and real estate conference and expo.
Key Interior Design Topics
Discover the future of interior design at BUILDEX Alberta 2025, where we're spotlighting three transformative trends that are reshaping how we create and experience spaces. Join us to explore these cutting-edge concepts that prioritize environmental responsibility, human wellbeing, and adaptive functionality in today's evolving design landscape.
Hot Topics & Key Discussion Areas:
Sustainability, Biophilic Design & Climate-Responsive Interiors
Wellness, Comfort & Mental Health in Design
Flexible, Multifunctional Spaces
Interior Design at BUILDEX
Here's a preview of what your day at BUILDEX Alberta could look like as an interior design professional.
Wednesday, October 22
Registration & Welcome
Start your day by picking up your badge and enjoying networking opportunities with fellow interior design professionals.
PRO TIP! Identify yourself using our industry colours.
Find badge stickers at registration, the Innovation & Networking Hub, and outside Room 208. Simply choose a sticker color that best matches your role, place it on your badge and use the colour to quickly spot people of interest from the crowd.
9:00am – Morning Education Sessions
Choose from over 60 accredited conference sessions throughout the day tailored to interior design professionals:
W700 – Biophilic Design: Integrating Nature Into Modern Architecture and Interior Design
9:00am – 10:00am (Room 203)
W701 – Designing for Buy-In: Strategic Concept Development to Accelerate Projects and Align Stakeholders
10:30am – 11:30am (Room 203)
11:45am – 12:45pm – Speed Networking
Back by popular demand! The built environment's version of speed dating. Join a memorable fast-paced event that introduces you to a wide range of design, construction and real estate industry professionals in a short and efficient format. Learn more
12:45pm – Lunch & Networking Continued
Take advantage of one of the numerous networking events and show features happening throughout the conference & expo. Remember, if you’re an All-Access Pass holder, you can enjoy complimentary lunch with your $20 lunch voucher while exploring.
1:00pm – Afternoon Education Sessions
W702 – Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Interiors
1:00pm – 2:00pm (Room 203)
WTD100 – Design, Document, and Deliver With Vectorworks Architect (Vectorworks)
2:15pm – 2:45pm TECHCENTRIC Stage (Booth 123)
Thursday, October 23
Registration & Welcome
If you haven't already, start your day by picking up your badge and enjoying networking opportunities with fellow interior design professionals.
9:00am – Morning Education Sessions
Choose from over 60 accredited conference sessions throughout the day tailored to interior design professionals:
T700 – Designing for Neurodiversity: Creating Inclusive Environments for All
9:00am – 10:00am (Room 203)
T701 – Managing Clients During Times of Uncertainty
10:30am – 11:30am (Room 203)
TM101 – Interior Design Keynote – Spaces for Nurturing Human Health
11:30am – 12:30pm BUILDEX Main Stage (Booth 743)
11:45am – 12:45pm – Speed Networking
Back by popular demand! The built environment's version of speed dating. Join a memorable fast-paced event that introduces you to a wide range of design, construction and real estate industry professionals in a short and efficient format. Learn more
12:45pm – Lunch & Networking Continued
Take advantage of one of the numerous networking events and show features happening throughout the conference & expo. Remember, if you’re an All-Access Pass holder, you can enjoy complimentary lunch with your $20 lunch voucher while exploring.
1:00pm – Afternoon Education Sessions
T101 – Introduction to AI in Project Management
1:00pm – 2:00pm (Room 216)
T703 – Strategic Concept Development: Human-Centered Design in the Age of AI
2:30pm – 3:30pm (Room 203)
Exhibit Hall Exploration
Throughout your time at BUILDEX Alberta, visit some of the 135+ cutting-edge exhibitors relevant to interior design professionals:
- Booth #403: Conceal IT
- Booth #100: Timeless Furniture Corp.
Evening Wrap-Up
4:30pm – BUILDEX Industry Networking Reception
On Wednesday, enjoy complimentary drinks and live entertainment while forging valuable professional connections with professionals from all sectors of the built environment. Head to the Central Bar between 4:30pm and 6:00pm.
6:00pm – Show Floor Close
Our show floor closes at 6:00pm, but the action doesn’t stop there. Check out our 3rd party event partners to continue the conversation outside the BMO Centre.
Show Features for Interior Designers
AI @ TECHCENTRIC
The TECHCENTRIC Stage introduces innovative AI content to BUILDEX Alberta. Explore practical AI implementation strategies from successful contractors, learn how to integrate AI into your AEC practice, and discover cutting-edge sustainable building technologies. This knowledge-packed stage delivers insights for implementing AI and sustainable solutions that drive real business results.
Dates and times:
Wednesday, October 22nd, 9:30am-4:30pm
Thursday, October 23rd, 9:30am-3:00pm
Smart Sustainable Tech Showcase
Join SSRIA for an engaging dragon’s den style showcase highlighting cutting-edge technologies and processes driving Alberta’s transition to a zero-carbon built environment. Attendees will explore scalable, energy-efficient technologies through dynamic pitches, discover opportunities for collaboration, and gain insights into sustainable practices shaping the future of Alberta’s building landscape.
Date and time:
Wednesday, October 22nd, 3:30pm-4:30pm
BUILDEX Main Stage
The BUILDEX Main Stage is the home for big ideas and our industry Keynotes at the heart of the tradeshow floor. Industry leaders, innovators and partners will discuss a range of issues changing the way we design, construct, and manage Alberta’s real estate.
Wednesday, October 22, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday, October 23, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Networking for Interior Designers
BUILDEX Industry Networking Reception
Enjoy complimentary drinks and live entertainment while forging valuable professional connections with professionals from all sectors of the built environment. Head to the Central Bar between 4:30pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday.
Date and time:
Wednesday, October 22
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Speed Networking
Back by popular demand! The built environment's version of speed dating. Join a memorable fast-paced event that introduces you to a wide range of design, construction and real estate industry professionals in a short and efficient format.
Date and time:
Wednesday, October 22, 11:45am – 12:45pm
Thursday, October 23, 11:45am – 12:45pm
Networking Mixers
Attendees will network, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities while building valuable professional relationships in our thoughtfully curated environment designed specifically for your field. Click "learn more" to explore our all-new networking mixers and how they are broken out by profession.
Free to Attend Demos
WTD100 - Design, Document, and Deliver with Vectorworks Architect
Wednesday, October 22
2:15pm- 2:45pm
Sponsor: Vectorworks
Discover what Vectorworks Architect can do for your design process and your architectural projects. Join the speaker as they go from initial hand sketch to drawing, modelling, and rendering in a fully integrated BIM workflow – all within Vectorworks. Whether you are an architect or designer who is looking for a flexible, design-oriented solution or you are an existing Vectorworks user who wants to take your practice further, this seminar is for you.
WTD101 - BIM and Specifications: Helping to Successfully Create a Digital Twin (NBS)
Wednesday, October 22
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Sponsor: NBS
The presentation will offer an overview of the current state of specification technology in Canada before discussing how and when specifications could or should be integrated with a BIM model in Vectorworks or Autodesk Revit. Ultimately, the information and process presented will improve the quality of contract specifications produced and reduce risk by helping to create a digital twin of the project.
WI103 - Major Projects: Advanced Legal Topics, Current Issues, and Practical Considerations (McCarthy Tetrault LLP)
Wednesday, October 22
2:30pm - 3:45pm
Sponsor: McCarthy Tetrault LLP
Stay ahead of the curve with this focused knowledge and networking session led by lawyers from McCarthy Tetrault LLP’s Construction and Project Disputes Team. The presentation team that “wrote the book” on this area of law will explore the latest legal developments affecting major construction projects. Afterward, enjoy a mixer with refreshments.
Get More Out of Your BUILDEX Experience
Earn CEUs: Many sessions are accredited by AAA, IDCEC, and BOMI Learn more
Explore the Live Show Floor Map: Discover innovations from 135+ trailblazing exhibitors View show floor map
Free to Attend Content: Extended programming and free to attend educational sessions, product demonstrations and Keynote discussions on the BUILDEX Tradeshow Floor and Conference Level. Learn more
Supported by Lead Professional Association
