It’s been only 4 months since I’ve attended the IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market convention. The show showcased the very best in kitchenware and household tools of the trade and everything in between such as travel goods and other types of products and goods that make a house a home.

The Inspired Home Show had the most variety of exhibitors on display according to the data of 1,600 exhibitors from over 40 countries.

The venue took place in March at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. The 3 day event housed many companies showing all their wares and buyers from the top U.S. retailers such as Target, Amazon and Walmart just to name a few were there to see the latest in innovation and products for consumers.

It was my first time experiencing such an event. Day one the displays featured the Gia Global Innovation Awards Display. Day 2 was a flurry of activity with product demonstrations and cooking lessons. Day 3 was taken in the informative 2024 forecast in the industry as a whole. The trends in home entertaining really hit home for me because it’s something I’m interested in.

I enjoyed learning and seeing how everyday it felt different as product booths changed each day. It was quite the experience and I look forward to 2024 and writing about this event.