Upcoming Events
Orlando Product Showcase
Come one, Come all!
Join us for Orlando’s Product Showcase!
Thursday, October 15th
4PM - 7PM
The Mezz
100 S. Eola Drive
Suite 200
Orlando FL, 32801
Attendee Pricing:
This event is free for all attendees! Answer some brief questions at registration and checkout as normal. We can’t wait to see you, your colleagues, and families there. Children are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the on-site festivities.
Children and Families do not require registration to attend, but are encouraged to attend with you on the day.
2026 Student Ed Crawl
Open to all IIDA Student Members!
Join our amazing Student Affairs team on a tour to some of Orlando’s key firms, dealers, and manufacturers to learn from the pro’s!
Tour Schedule & Stops:
Meet up time is 9:30AM at Hunton Brady Architects
Stops:
TJNG Partners
Trinity Surfaces
CI Group
Hunton Brady Architects
Tour is projected to finish at 4:15PM
We’re thrilled to announce that the Howard Shore Scholarship will be unveiled at this upcoming event! Get ready, as submissions will go live after the conclusion of the 2026 Ed Crawl!
Registration Opens - September 23rd!
November Monthly Board Meeting
IIDA FLC monthly board meeting.
If you’d like to share anything for discussion, email iidaflc.president@gmail.com.
Hard Hats and Happy Hour
Members and Students! Please join us at Advent Health Altamonte Springs for a dedicated tour of their lobby renovation! Included with the tour is a panel discussion, interactive scavenger hunt, and a happy hour to round things off with a bit of networking.
Advent Health Altamonte Springs - Lobby
601 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Price:
Students - FREE!
Members - FREE!
Non-Members - $20
Details:
Close toe shoes preferred - No additional PPE required.
Professional attire encouraged.
Tampa Product Showcase
For Sponsorship and Vendor Booth Information - please click here to go to the event landing page.
Come one, Come all!
Join us for Tampa’s Product Showcase!
Tuesday, November 10th
4PM - 7PM
Tampa River Center
402 W. Laurel St.
Tampa FL, 33607
Attendee Pricing:
This event is free for all attendees! Answer some brief questions at registration and checkout as normal. We can’t wait to see you, your colleagues, and families there. Children are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the on-site activities.
Children and Families do not require registration to attend but are encouraged to attend with you on the day.
All American Teach-In - Orlando
This is a Members Only volunteering opportunity brought to you by our Advocacy team! Please reach out to iidaflc.advocacy@gmail.com for more information. We will be sharing more details to the broader community soon!
All American Teach-In - Tampa
This is a Members Only volunteering opportunity brought to you by our Advocacy team! Please reach out to iidaflc.advocacy@gmail.com for more information. We will be sharing more details to the broader community soon!
December Monthly Board Meeting
IIDA FLC monthly board meeting.
If you’d like to share anything for discussion, email iidaflc.president@gmail.com.
Zero Landfill 2027
Advocacy is partnering with Central Florida businesses to host Zero Landfill 2027. Gather your unused samples and recyclable materials (restrictions apply and will be announced before collection) and consider donating them to the IIDA FLC Advocacy team to give design industry materials a second life.
We are currently anticipating that collection will occur on Thursday, February 18th through Friday, February 19th in both City Centers. Pick-up is anticipated to be on Saturday, February 20th.
Dates/Times are subject to change as we get closer to the event! Stay connected, sign up for our emails, and be on the lookout for more updates and information.
October Monthly Board Meeting
IIDA FLC monthly board meeting.
If you’d like to share anything for discussion, email iidaflc.president@gmail.com.
Designing Connections - Orlando Membership Event
Join us for a fun and interactive evening of speed networking designed to make meeting new people easy and engaging. Connect with fellow design professionals, enjoy networking activities, and compete for exciting prizes throughout the evening.
This is for Members from across our industry… from designers to sales, from leaders to interns! Come ready to laugh, connect and leave with new relationships.
Pricing:
Members: FREE!
Bring a Non-Member with you, and receive a special gift.
NCIDQ Virtual Study Sessions
NCIDQ Study Session Registration has closed.
Be on the lookout for IIDA FLC Updates about CRAM Sessions! Last minute chances to get your study on!
NCIDQ Virtual Study Sessions
NCIDQ Study Session Registration has closed.
Be on the lookout for IIDA FLC Updates about CRAM Sessions! Last minute chances to get your study on!
August Monthly Board Meeting
IIDA FLC monthly board meeting.
If you’d like to share anything for discussion, email iidaflc.president@gmail.com.
Murder at the Masquerade - AIATB/IIDA
Registration has closed for this event. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
Stitched Reveal Party
IDA FLC will be going LIVE at Workscapes in Tampa & Orlando at 5:30pm to reveal this year’s Stitched theme!
Team registration + more details coming soon!
Sparkle + Shimmer: Tampa City Center Holiday Party
✨ It’s time to shine — the celebration you’ve been waiting for is here! ✨
Join us for Sparkle + Shimmer: A Winter Celebration ❄️ — a magical evening of dazzling style and seasonal cheer with your IIDA Florida Central Chapter family 💫
👗 Dress to impress in your finest white attire for this festive cocktail celebration 🍸
Enjoy an evening of mingling ✨ with seasonal hors d’oeuvres 🧀 and signature drinks 🍹
🎁 In the spirit of giving, we’ll be hosting a holiday toy drive — please bring a new, unwrapped toy to support local children this season ❤️
🎟️ Tickets + sponsorships available now!
Sparkle + Shimmer: Orlando City Center Holiday Party
✨ It’s time to shine — the celebration you’ve been waiting for is here! ✨
Join us for Sparkle + Shimmer: A Winter Celebration ❄️ — a magical evening of dazzling style and seasonal cheer with your IIDA Florida Central Chapter family 💫
👗 Dress to impress in your finest white attire for this festive cocktail celebration 🍸
Enjoy an evening of mingling ✨ with seasonal hors d’oeuvres 🧀 and signature drinks 🍹
🎁 In the spirit of giving, we’ll be hosting a holiday toy drive — please bring a new, unwrapped toy to support local children this season ❤️
🎟️ Tickets + sponsorships available now!
Orlando Membership Event
Bring a Member + Bring a Non-Member!
RSVP you and a plus 1 to this months Membership event hosted by Urban Art Company.
3D plaster art on canvas - snacks/drinks - great company from fellow designers and industry professionals. What’s not to love!
ORLANDO PRIDE PARADE
We hope you’re getting excited to walk with PRIDE next Saturday October 18th! We still have space open for more walkers and you can sign up by RSVP’ing below! Volunteers, please email iidaslc.vpadvocacy@gmail.com
For those of you already signed up to walk with us, we have more information about the day. This includes important event logistics and safety information from the parade directors, so please read carefully!
The Pre Party will take place at CI group from 12pm to 3pm. Street parking is strongly encouraged, and please give yourself extra time because it will be a very busy day downtown!
T shirts and tote bags will be distributed at the Pre Party! Feel free to come dressed in your colorful best!!
The Parade Directors have instructed us to be lined up for the parade by 3:30 at the latest, so we will be leaving CI group at 3pm to get into position for Parade Step off at 4pm!
We will be lining up NORTH of the parade start along Orange Ave. We will have our official location sometime next week, and will be moving as a group to our spot. At the end of the parade, please follow parade instructions and disperse towards the festival area at Lake Eola.
We have candy and small trinkets to hand out to the public. Per parade directors, ABSOLUTELY NO THROWING is allowed .
And last but not least, get ready to COME OUT WITH PRIDE!!!
