The people, products and insight designers need in one place
Discover new products and materials, connect with industry experts and gain practical knowledge that improves design quality, project efficiency and client results.
2,300+
industry professionals
150+
cutting-edge exhibitors
100+
leading speakers
10+
hours of networking events
Why interior design professionals choose BUILDEX Alberta?
Earn IDCEC continuing education credits
BUILDEX Alberta offers IDCEC-approved seminars where interior designers can earn valuable continuing education credits, including highly sought-after HSW credits.
Earn 1 IDCEC CEU for each hour seminar attended. Simply submit your seminar's certificate of completion to your IDCEC profile.
Build your community
Over the course of two days at BUILDEX, you’ll have countless opportunities to connect and re-connect with members of Alberta’s built environment. Featured events include:
Interior Designers Mixer | Partner: Interior Designers of Alberta (IDA)
Speed networking sessions
Industry networking reception
Attend sessions that advance your practice
Discover innovative finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and design solutions across 20,000 square feet of exhibition space. Connect with over 2,200 industry professionals and explore products from leading exhibitors including:
- ITALIA Plumbing Store (Booth #319)
- Fotile Appliances Canada Ltd. (Booth #505)
- Grand & Toy Office Interiors (Booth #738)

Snapshot of companies you'll meet at BUILDEX
Connect with Alberta's leading interior design firms and professionals. Network with top talent, exchange insights, and build relationships that will elevate your practice and inspire your next project.
Interior Design Keynote
WM102 // Interior Design Keynote – Beyond Aesthetics: Designing for Health, Wellness, and Human Performance
Discover how evidence-based design strategies such as lighting, acoustics, materials, accessibility, ergonomics, spatial flow, and biophilia, are reshaping interior environments across institutional, commercial, retail, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. A panel of Registered Interior Designers will discuss how standards like WELL, Fitwel, and CSA accessibility guidelines drive measurable wellness outcomes and inclusive design. Learn practical strategies for making health and human performance central to every project.
BUILDEX Main Stage (Booth 542)
Wednesday, October 21 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Presenting Partners: Interior Designers of Alberta (IDA)
Speakers: Aray Licensed Interior Design Studio, Stantec, Walterfedy, Holland Licensed Interior Design


BUILDEX Alberta x Calgary Real Estate Forum
Alberta’s leading CRE and construction events are joining forces this year. Co-located at the same venue, BUILDEX attendees can enjoy complimentary access to:
- Calgary Real Estate Forum's closing roundtable
- Calgary Real Estate Forum's Networking Reception, and more.
Your fast track to cutting-edge insights, latest innovation, and connections in the building and real estate ecosystem starts here.



