Where Design Trends Take Centre Stage

Your Opportunity to Meet Architects, Interior Designers, Facility Managers, Builders, Contractors, Developers, Property Managers and Specifiers

The 7^th annual DesignTrends will be held on December 3 - 5, 2008 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building.

DesignTrends is a show for design and construction professionals in the commercial market.  The Show consists of an exposition and conference that  facilitates and accelerates the exchange of ideas, best practices, and product knowledge with a combination of educational seminars and exposition for this vital industry.

Since 1989, DesignTrends, Construct Canada, PM Expo, and HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, have been held annually in Toronto, providing a unique opportunity for the convergence of architects, interior designers, contractors, building owners, developers, and managers.

With 1,100 exhibits and more than 23,000 attendees, this is Canada’s largest annual exposition and conference on the design, construction, renovation, and management of all types of non-residential buildings. Sponsored and supported by 46 professional associations and 14 industry publications, the Show has become the meeting place for the entire building industry.

Show attendees include:

• Design Professional such as, interior Designers, architects, specifiers, and buyers

• Building design, construction, retrofit, and management professionals in the private and public sectors for both commercial and residential markets

• Thousands of building owners, property managers, facility managers, buyers of retrofit and renovation, and all levels of government,  that would not normally attend a construction show

• International visitors and buyers of construction and building materials from 45 countries in the Far East, Europe, Central America, South America and Africa will attend the Show

• Active members of over 100 leading industry and professional associations in Canada

Benefits to You

• Promote products and services for both the new construction and renovation markets in residential and non-residential buildings.

• Meet new customers and acquaint them with your full product lines or services.

• Renew personal contact with existing or former clients.

• Gain additional visibility and exposure to the design, housing, property management, real estate, and construction industries, as well as, to corporate buyers.

• Meet 1000’s of key industry buyers, more than 23,000 visitors from across Canada, the U.S. and 24 countries.

• Introduce new and green products and enjoy a stronger profile. Benefits include inclusion in press releases, expanded listing in the show guide, and special signage for your booth.

• Build relationships with trade professionals who are designing, specifying, selling, and installing residential products.

Exhibit Information

Exhibit Fee

• $28.00 per square foot

• 10% surcharge for corner locations

• Mandatory:  Carpet or alternate floor covering, hardwall booth and $5,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance

• Furnishings, electrical, cleaning, sign hanging etc. are the responsibility of the exhibitor

Booth Rental Benefits

• 24 hour security

• Aisle carpeting and aisle cleaning

• Unlimited complimentary visitor passes for your customers

• Unlimited number of exhibitor staff badges

• Free corporate listing in the Official Show Guide

• Free listing on the Show website

• Free  link on the Show website to your website

For exhibitor information contact Jeff Ingram at Tel. 416-512-3811 or email jingram@mmart.com .