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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. SHF is the only dedicated smart home and furnishings event serving Chicagoland and the broader Midwest market, where multifamily development activity and first-time smart home adoption are both accelerating heading into 2026

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