Sponsors:         International Housewares Association, Rosemont, IL

Site:                  McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Dates:               March 16-18, 2008

Industry:           Household Consumer Goods

Fees:                Exhibits: Pre-Reg-$0; On-Site-$100;  Conference: Same

Size:                 783,000 nsf                 Exhibitors:  2,114;               Attendees: 20,879

Show Description: The Int’l Home & Housewares Show is the world’s largest “home & housewares” marketplace, where over 2,100 exhibiting companies have the opportunity to showcase thousands of new products and designs to more than 20,000 attendees.  It is the industry event for the home & housewares industry in North America.  Categories include: Dine & Design featuring the finest products for cooking and entertaining, including products from the gourmet food industry; Clean, Contain & Outdoor Domain featuring tools for cleaning and home organization as well as outdoor living products; Wired & Well featuring electrical and home healthcare products and Global Crossroads with International Pavilions. 

Product Categories:  Categories include: Dine & Design featuring the finest products for cooking and entertaining, including products from the gourmet food industry; Clean, Contain & Outdoor Domain featuring tools for cleaning and home organization as well as outdoor living products; Wired & Well featuring electrical and home healthcare products and Global Crossroads with International Pavilions.

Technical Program:  There is no additional charge to attend the educational seminars.  An overview of the U.S. housewares marketplace and Chicago retail tour is also planned for the 2008 Shows at no charge.

Marketing Program: Heavy overseas advertising coverage both paid and editorial.  IHA sponsors Show attendance of selected editors of key international trade publications and buyers/merchandisers from overseas retailers and importers; IHA maintains ongoing presence at trade shows around the world; including sponsoring offices around the globe.

Attendee Benefits:  The annual Industry Breakfast, at a nominal charge . There is no additional charge to attend the educational seminars.  HECNA also hosts an annual International Reception,.

International Attendee Profile:  Professionals in the international home and housewares buying community, representing retail, import and distribution channels.  IHA would like to grow attendance from all world regions.