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Inventors: Showcase Your Home Product Innovation at The Inspired Home Show 2026

The International Housewares Association (IHA) invites inventors and innovators developing products for the home and housewares market to apply now to exhibit at The Inspired Home Show® 2026, the industry's leading annual trade event. Returning to McCormick Place in Chicago, this can’t-miss show runs March 10–12, 2026, and brings together more than 2,000 top brands and 300,000+ products from every sector of home and housewares.
By MBNews
Inventors: Showcase Your Home Product Innovation at The Inspired Home Show 2026

Inventors aiming to launch new kitchen tools, home décor, cleaning solutions, or household accessories will find unmatched opportunity at the Inventors Corner, a high-visibility showcase that connects creators directly with industry decision-makers. Each year, The Inspired Home Show attracts buyers, retailers, licensees, and product scouts from over 100 countries, all seeking the next big thing in home products innovation. According to 2025 Show data, 92% of attendees held final purchasing authority and represented 23 retail channels. 

 Since launching in 2006, the Inventors Corner has earned its reputation as a must-see destination for retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers eager for emerging ideas. Selected exhibitors receive a turnkey, cost-effective avenue to introduce products, receive feedback from experts, and launch innovations directly into the global marketplace at one of the busiest pavilions on the show floor. 

 For 2026, IHA and open innovation platform MarketBlast are partnering to further streamline inventor submissions, offering inventors of virtual or physical prototypes a straightforward route to be considered for exhibit space. Accepted applicants may purchase a booth and present their innovation on a global stage. 

To qualify, products must be at least in the prototype phase and relevant to home and housewares. Space is limited, so inventors are strongly encouraged to apply early. 

 Interested inventors can submit applications for review at https://marketblast.com/splash/the-inspired-home-show/. Full event details are available at www.theinspiredhomeshow.com or by visiting the Product Hunt page at www.marketblast.com.