Fanshawe Interior Design + WAC Industry Night 2026

OVERCOME: #ChallengeAccepted

Interior design is evolving faster than ever, and this year’s Industry Night is about meeting that change head-on.

The Western ARIDO Community and Fanshawe Interior Design are bringing the annual Industry Night back to Museum London. This year’s theme, #ChallengeAccepted, looks at the realities of a profession defined by change. Designers are constantly learning to accept and overcome challenges, and this evening will explore how.

From emerging technologies like AI to growing expectations around sustainability, accessibility, budgets, and timelines, today’s designers work in a complex landscape. Add invisible workloads, constant performance pressure, and the need to protect creativity, and it’s clear how quickly the profession is changing.

Join us for an evening of honest conversation and connection with designers, students, and industry partners, all coming together to explore what it takes to thrive in a profession defined by change.

Attendance qualifies for 1 GE credit.

Location: Museum London, 421 Ridout St N, London ON N6A 5H4
Event Schedule:
5:00 PM – Check-in
6:00 PM – Panel Discussion
7:30 PM – Networking, Food & Drinks

Ticket Pricing:
ARIDO Student Rate Ticket ($15)
Non-ARIDO Student Rate Ticket ($18)
ARIDO Member Rate Ticket ($30)
Non-ARIDO Rate Ticket ($35)

Who Should Attend

Designers, students, industry partners, and leaders who want to talk openly about evolving demands, inspire one another, and move the profession forward together.

Industry Partners & Sponsors

Join us as a sponsor or industry partner and set up a table in the atrium to meet attendees before and after the panel.

Ready to Accept the Challenge?

Reserve your spot for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and community.

Thank you to the sponsors!

Event Partners

Furniture Sponsor

Photobooth Sponsor

Speaker Panel Sponsor

Networking Sponsor