2026 Dealer Designer Event
About
Creatives. Conversations. Connections.
Converge is your exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow design innovators, explore cutting-edge trends, and unlock new strategies for driving exceptional results.
Program Guides
Expert Insights
Acquire new techniques and insights to refine your design approach
Melissa Boodoo
Haworth showroom Representation
Diane Travis, NCIDQ, IIDA
Regional Customer Experience Manager
Cathy Szepanski
Lead Design Consultant
Nicole Taylor, NCIDQ, IIDA
Senior Design Specialist
Event Line Up
Schedule
Countless insights. One shared mission—creating meaningful impact.
Itinerary
09:00
11:30
Tayco Tour
Tour Tayco
Bus leaves in front of Union Hotel
12:00
12:30
Welcome
Meet & Greet + Lunch
Grab your badge, meet a few early birds, and enjoy mingling
Melissa Boodoo
12:30
1:00
Convergence Activity
Convergesations
We’ll kick things off with a quick intro of our Convergence teammate for some creative energy.
Sancha Flynn, AIGA
Cathy Szepanski
1:15
2:00
Design Round Table
Real‑world design solutions conversations
A forum for dealer designers to connect, collaborate, and gain fresh design perspectives.
Diane Travis, NCIDQ, IIDA
2:00
3:00
Working Better Together
A&D Guest Speaker
Amanda Wilson, Studio Manager at Ware Malcomb
Amanda Wilson
3:00
4:00
Render like a Pro
CET Canvas Techniques for Next-Level Results
Cathy Szepanski
4:00
5:00
Convergents Happy Hour
Showroom Exploration / Trivia Game Time!
Includes cocktails and prizes
Nicole Taylor, NCIDQ, IIDA
Sancha Flynn, AIGA
5:00
5:15
Closing
Swag bags with items that keeps info relevant
A grounding reminder to stay inspired, consistent, and kind to yourself.
Nicole Taylor, NCIDQ, IIDA
Diane Travis, NCIDQ, IIDA
Sancha Flynn, AIGA
Cathy Szepanski
Join the Convergence
Unlock innovative strategies and elevate your results. Register for Converge!