Convention · Vancouver, Canada

VM+SD International Retail Design Conference

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Official website
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 17–19 Sep 2015
Last venueFour Seasons Hotel VancouverVancouver, Canada · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 17–19 Sep 2015 at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Check the organiser's site: irdconline.com. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Editions on record
7first in 2009

About VM+SD International Retail Design Conference

The International Retail Design Conference is the premier educational and networking event
for the store design and visual merchandising community, drawing 250+ attendees from the U.S.
and abroad.

Presented annually by VMSD magazine, this one-of-a-kind conference is three days of dialog centered on best practices, evolving trends and smart strategies for maximizing resources.
Join us and:

* glean insight from industry experts—more than 20 sessions to choose from
* network with decision-makers from every facet of retail design
* participate in roundtable discussions on topics relevant to you
* take home a wealth of new ideas, new contacts and a renewed sense
of passion for what you do

From our listing of the 2013 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201517–19 Sep 2015Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
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201417–19 Sep 2014Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
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201317–19 Sep 2013Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
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20125–7 Sep 2012Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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201115 Sep 2011Adolphus Hotel
Dallas, Texas
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201015 Sep 2010Adolphus Hotel
Dallas, Texas
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200923–25 Sep 2009Adolphus Hotel
Dallas, Texas
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is VM+SD International Retail Design Conference?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 17–19 Sep 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

Who organises it?

ST Media Group International.

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