# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Smarter Homes & Furnishings Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The Midwest's premier smart home & furnishings trade show. IoT meets interior design at Smarter Homes & Furnishings, Chicago. May 7–9, 2026.About this EventDon't Miss the FREE Smarter Homes & Furnishings Conference!Smarter Homes & Furnishings is the Midwest's dedicated trade show for smart home technology, connected devices, and livable design — bringing together manufacturers, integrators, designers, and retail buyers in the most underserved smart home market between the coasts. Who attends SHF Interior designers, architects, and residential design professionals Smart home integrators and installation specialists Multifamily and condo developers evaluating smart home packages for new builds Retail buyers from home improvement chains and specialty stores Homeowners, DIYers, and early adopters ready to upgrade What's on the floor SHF connects exhibitors across IoT devices, smart appliances, connected AV systems, home security, lighting, and residential automation — with a dedicated focus on Matter 1.5 compatibility. This is where manufacturers meet the professionals deploying their products and the consumers buying them. What you'll experience Live product demonstrations, a curated B2B track ("Builder Bundle") for developers and retail buyers, and a consumer track ("Smart Living Lab") for homeowners and enthusiasts. Sessions from ASHB (Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings) cover design standards, Matter adoption, and Midwest market trends. VIP programming features product and innovation teams from leading brands alongside buying decision-makers. Why the Midwest, why now Smart home adoption is accelerating nationally — but national shows still skew coastal. 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