RALEIGH, N.C. - TelAve -- For the first time in its history, the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE), the largest trade show and educational conference dedicated to window treatments and shading solutions in North America, will be hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 21-23, 2026, at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The annual event is expected to attract thousands of industry professionals, including manufacturers, designers, retailers, workrooms, installers and technology innovators from across the United States and around the world. IWCE serves as the central gathering place for the window covering industry, bringing together the brands, products and expertise shaping the future of residential and commercial interiors.

With more than 200 exhibiting brands and 40-plus educational seminars, the three-day event will showcase the latest innovations in window treatments, motorization, smart home integration, outdoor shading systems, drapery hardware, fabrics and fabrication techniques.

For interior designers, decorators and home professionals across North Carolina, IWCE presents a rare opportunity to engage directly with the manufacturers and innovators behind the products they specify every day.

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Attendees will gain:

• Direct access to leading global brands and product launches
• Education on design trends, fabrication techniques and business growth strategies
• Insight into smart home integration and automated shading technology
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers

As homes and buildings increasingly integrate energy efficiency, automation and custom design, window coverings have become a critical element of both aesthetic design and functional performance. From motorized shading systems that improve energy efficiency to bespoke drapery that transforms interiors, the industry continues to play a major role in shaping modern living environments.

The event is particularly valuable for professionals who influence residential and commercial spaces, including:

• Interior designers and decorators
• Window treatment specialists and workrooms
• Builders and general contractors
• Architects and commercial specifiers

In addition to education and business opportunities, IWCE is proud to support a local nonprofit as its 2026 Charity of the Year: The Green Chair Project (https://www.iwce-vision.com/our-charity), a Raleigh-based organization that helps families overcome homelessness, crisis or disaster by providing essential furnishings and household items to create stable homes.

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Throughout the event, IWCE attendees and exhibitors will have opportunities to support the organization through awareness initiatives and charitable contributions. The partnership reflects the industry's commitment not only to beautiful interiors but also to strengthening communities and improving lives.

More information: IWCE-Vision.com/our-charity (https://www.iwce-vision.com/our-charity)

Bringing IWCE to Raleigh highlights the region's growing influence in design, construction and home innovation. The event is expected to draw attendees from across North America, generating significant economic activity while positioning Raleigh as a hub for design and home technology professionals.

Learn more and register at: IWCE-Vision.com (http://www.iwce-vision.com)