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IRDC

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Thursday October 8

SPONSORED CASE STUDY BREAKFAST

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Thursday October 8

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Thursday October 8

BREAKOUT SESSION/WORKSHOP

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Thursday October 8

BREAKOUT SESSION/WORKSHOP

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday October 8

INTERACTIVE PANEL PRESENTATION

12:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Thursday October 8

IRON MERCHANT CHALLENGE WINNER REVEAL LUNCHEON

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Thursday October 8

OFFSITE TOUR/EXPERIENCE

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Thursday October 8

GENERAL SESSION

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Thursday October 8

CLOSING KEYNOTE

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Thursday October 8

CLOSING PARTY

Raise a glass to another successful IRDC! Join us for an evening of celebration, great conversations, and memorable moments as we wrap up two inspiring days together. Additional details, including the offsite venue, will be announced soon.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Wednesday October 7

BREAKFAST

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Wednesday October 7

OPENING KEYNOTE

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday October 7

BREAKOUT SESSION/WORKSHOP

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday October 7

BREAKOUT SESSION/WORKSHOP

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday October 7

GENERAL SESSION

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Wednesday October 7

VMSD AWARDS LUNCHEON

Join us for a celebratory luncheon recognizing the winners of VMSD's 2026 competitions and industry awards. During this special event, we'll honor the recipients of the Designer Dozen, International Visual Competition, Retail Renovation Competition, and the prestigious VMSD/Peter Glen Retailer of the Year Award while celebrating excellence across the retail design and visual merchandising community.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Wednesday October 7

ROUNDTABLES

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday October 7

OFFSITE TOUR/EXPERIENCE

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday October 7

IRON MERCHANT CHALLENGE RECEPTION

Celebrate 20 years of one of IRDC's most beloved traditions. During this fast-paced competition, teams of guests, speakers, and sponsors will have 60 minutes to transform a mystery theme, assorted materials, and a secret ingredient into an innovative retail display while attendees watch the creativity unfold in real time!

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday October 6

IRDC WELCOME & SHOP! IDEATION CLOSING RECEPTION

Kick off IRDC 2026 with an evening of networking, conversation, and connection in Las Vegas! Join fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors, and industry leaders as we gather to celebrate the start of another exciting IRDC. Enjoy drinks, great company, and the opportunity to connect with peers from across the retail design and visual merchandising community. Additional details, including location, timing, and event logistics, will be announced soon.