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Description
GATHER: Catalyst 2026, ASID’s national leadership conference, at the Dallas Market Center in Dallas, Texas, September 16–18, 2026. GATHER: Catalyst is a three day event designed to bring ASID members, volunteer leaders, students, educators, and industry partners together for leadership development, strategic engagement, and community building.
GATHER: Catalyst 2026 provides attendees with leadership insights, professional growth opportunities, and networking experiences to support advancing the interior design profession. The 2026 conference coincides with ARCHLight and Dallas Design Week, giving participants expanded access to design programming and opportunities to connect with professionals and suppliers in the industry partners. ASID’s Texas chapter will lead local engagement and create meaningful experiences throughout the event.
GATHER Catalyst 2026 | Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, September 16
- ArchLIGHT and Dallas Design Week (Complimentary Access for Catalyst Attendees)
- Catalyst Pre-Conference Tours and Education
- 5:30 – 7 p.m. CT | First Night: Catalyst Welcome Reception
- 7 – 8:30 p.m. CT | THE SPARK: An Illuminating Welcome to GATHER: Catalyst 2026 (Sponsored by Hudson Valley Lighting Group)
Thursday, September 17
- 9 – 10:15 a.m. CT | Welcome and Opening Keynote
- 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT | Education, Exhibitor Engagement and Networking Events
- 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT | Networking Luncheon
- 1:45 – 5:30 p.m. CT | Education, Exhibitor Engagement and Networking Events
Friday, September 18
- 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT | Education, Exhibitor Engagement and Networking Events
- 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. CT | Catalyst Luncheon
- 2 – 5 p.m. CT | Education, Exhibitor Engagement and Networking Events
- 7:30 – 10 p.m. CT | Light Up the Night: ASID 2026 Awards Celebration
