ICFF returns to the Javits Center May 18–20, 2025, as North America’s leading platform for global design and the anchor of NYCxDESIGN. With the theme “Designing in Harmony,” this year’s fair emphasizes human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design through compelling programming, international exhibitors, and immersive experiences.

What’s New This Year:

• U.S. debut of MORPHO, the new collaboration from Tomorrowland, Ethnicraft, and Dieter Vander Velpen
• Launch of the Juniper Recharge Lounge, Aqua Atelier by Grohe, and Media & VIP Lounge (sponsored by Dooor and OFS/ROOM)
• Signature features: The Library x Phaidon, Be Original Americas x Rarify Dining Lounge, and WANTED, spotlighting emerging and independent North American talent in Launch Pad, sponsored by American Standard and in partnership with Dwell, and Look Book,in partnership with Dezeen
• Nearly 400 brands from over 35 countries, including pavilions from Brazil, France, Italy, and Romania to name a few
• 80+ ICFF Talks speakers across five stages, including design icons, curators, and industry leaders

Select ICFF Talks Highlights:

• Rethinking the Art of Living Through Thoughtful Design – Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Daniel Germani, Esther Chang
• Tomorrowland: From Festival to Lifestyle Brand – Michiel Beers and Dieter Vander Velpen on building a design-led global brand, moderated by Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, SVP, Hospitality Content, Emerald, and Editor in Chief, Hospitality Design Magazine
• How Indigenous Systems Can Solve Our Most Complex Design Challenges – with author and designer Julia Watson
• Defining Style: A Conversation with the World’s Leading Designers – designers featured in Phaidon’s new book discuss the future of interior design
• Designing for Public Life – Susannah Drake and Benjamin Gilmartin on creating human-scale shared spaces

The full speaker schedule is available here.

DANIEL QUINTANILLA