International Window Coverings Expo heading to Raleigh

For the first time, the International Window Coverings Expo, the largest trade show and educational conference dedicated to window treatments and shading solutions in North America, will be hosted in Raleigh, April 21-23, at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The annual event is expected to attract thousands of industry professionals, including manufacturers, designers, retailers, workrooms, installers and technology innovators from across the United States and around the world. IWCE serves as the central gathering place for the window covering industry, bringing together the brands, products and expertise shaping the future of residential and commercial interiors.

With more than 200 exhibiting brands and 40-plus educational seminars, the three-day event will showcase the latest innovations in window treatments, motorization, smart home integration, outdoor shading systems, drapery hardware, fabrics and fabrication techniques.

For interior designers, decorators and home professionals across North Carolina, IWCE presents a rare opportunity to engage directly with the manufacturers and innovators behind the products they specify every day.

Organizers say attendees will gain:

• Direct access to leading global brands and product launches
• Education on design trends, fabrication techniques and business growth strategies
• Insight into smart home integration and automated shading technology
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers

As homes and buildings increasingly integrate energy efficiency, automation and custom design, window coverings have become a critical element of both aesthetic design and functional performance. From motorized shading systems that improve energy efficiency to bespoke drapery that transforms interiors, the industry continues to play a major role in shaping modern living environments.

The event is particularly valuable for professionals who influence residential and commercial spaces, including:

• Interior designers and decorators
• Window treatment specialists and workrooms
• Builders and general contractors
• Architects and commercial specifiers
• Smart home and automation specialistsRetail showroom owners and installers

In addition to education and business opportunities, IWCE supports a local nonprofit as its 2026 Charity of the Year: The Green Chair Project, a Raleigh-based organization that helps families overcome homelessness, crisis or disaster by providing essential furnishings and household items to create stable homes.

Throughout the event, IWCE attendees and exhibitors will have opportunities to support the organization through awareness initiatives and charitable contributions. The partnership reflects the industry’s commitment not only to beautiful interiors but also to strengthening communities and improving lives.

More information about the initiative can be found at: IWCE-Vision.com/our-charity

Bringing IWCE to Raleigh highlights the region’s growing influence in design, construction and home innovation. The event is expected to draw attendees from across North America, generating significant economic activity while positioning Raleigh as a hub for design and home technology professionals.

“We are thrilled to host IWCE in Raleigh for the first time,” event organizers said in a news release. “This city has a vibrant design community, and we look forward to connecting local professionals with the global leaders and innovations driving our industry forward.”

Industry professionals interested in attending can learn more and register at: IWCE-Vision.com.