Join ERA Global at The Inspired Home Show 2027 - Chicago
Your Gateway to the North American Market
ERA Global is excited to bring its community together once again at The Inspired Home Show, one of North America’s leading housewares trade shows, taking place March 9–11, 2027, in Chicago. Building on our ongoing partnership with the show, ERA Global continues to create valuable opportunities for its members to connect, strengthen business relationships, and increase their visibility in the international multi-channel, home shopping, and direct-to-consumer industry.
ERA Global Lounge – Where Connections Begin and New Opportunities Grow!
Located within The Inspired Home Show, the ERA Global Lounge is the ideal place to meet industry peers, exchange ideas, and build meaningful business connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Open throughout the show, the Lounge offers a comfortable space to take a break from the busy exhibition floor while enjoying complimentary drinks and snacks. It brings together professionals from across the global home shopping and direct-to-consumer community, creating valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration. For Lounge Sponsors, this means direct brand exposure to a highly relevant audience, with the opportunity to reach an estimated 150 multi-channel professionals per day, including key decision-makers and potential business partners.
Why Participate?
Meaningful Networking: Build new relationships and strengthen existing connections with industry peers, buyers, and potential business partners.
Enhanced Brand Visibility: Put your brand in the spotlight and connect with a targeted audience of international industry professionals.
Industry Presence: Position your company alongside ERA Global and demonstrate your commitment to the international multi-channel and home shopping community.
Valuable Business Opportunities: Make the most of an informal networking environment designed to encourage conversations, collaboration, and new partnerships.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Become an ERA Global Lounge Sponsor and help create a welcoming meeting point for our international community at The Inspired Home Show 2027.
Sponsorship opportunities offer an excellent way to support ERA Global while increasing your company’s visibility among relevant industry professionals.
Please contact the ERA Global organizational team by January 15, 2027, to express your interest and secure your sponsorship.
Registration Details
To ensure a smooth planning, we kindly ask all participating members to register by January 30, 2027, and all sponsors to register by January 15, 2027.
Please note: Lounge registration does not include access to The Inspired Home Show itself. To attend the show, register directly via the official event website.
We look forward to bringing our community together in Chicago – and to creating new connections and opportunities in 2027!
Stay tuned - registration opens soon!
Important Sponsorship Information
Product Display Restrictions
In accordance with the guidelines established by the International Housewares Association (IHA), product displays are not permitted in the ERA Global Lounge for companies classified as Non-Exhibiting Housewares Product Suppliers. This restriction applies to companies that offer products within the categories represented at The Inspired Home Show and would therefore be expected to exhibit if they wish to showcase their products. It also applies to companies that have exhibited at the Show in previous years. Please be aware that the Show’s operations team may carry out periodic checks to ensure compliance with these guidelines.
Marketing Materials
Sponsors are welcome to display marketing materials, such as roll-ups and other branded promotional items, within the ERA Global Lounge, provided that these do not damage the venue or interfere with the Lounge environment.
Prior written approval from ERA Global is required before any promotional materials may be set up.
ERA Global Lounge Set-up 2027
Discover the planned layout of the ERA Global Lounge at The Inspired Home Show 2027 in Chicago – a dedicated space designed to maximize sponsor visibility, encourage interaction, and create valuable networking opportunities. The Lounge set-up offers flexibility to accommodate different sponsorship arrangements, helping each participating company make the most of its presence and connect with relevant industry professionals.
Exclusive Sponsor Access
The opportunity to host a table within the ERA Global Lounge is reserved exclusively for registered Lounge Sponsors. This exclusive benefit provides sponsors with a dedicated space to engage with fellow industry professionals and strengthen business relationships.
Secure Your Sponsorship
Make your brand part of the ERA Global Lounge experience at The Inspired Home Show 2027.
We encourage interested companies to secure their sponsorship early to allow for the best possible planning of the Lounge layout and sponsor placements.
Join us in Chicago and make valuable connections with the international home shopping and direct-to-consumer community!
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Event Registration
Event Date
09 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 2027
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