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DIY CON, a new public-facing home improvement and maker event, is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. Organizers say its program will combine hands-on workshops, demonstrations, panels and meet-and-greets with HGTV personalities and DIY creators; attendance, venue details and ticket information were not provided in the source report.
DIY CON, a new public-facing event for homeowners, makers and DIY enthusiasts, is scheduled to take place in Dallas from Nov. 6-8, 2026, bringing television personalities, online creators and home improvement experts together for workshops, demonstrations and other activities. Event director Hector Morfin-Chong described it in an interview with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) as a consumer-focused gathering distinct from industry trade shows.
The inaugural event is planned as a three-day program featuring live panels, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and meet-and-greets. The stated subject areas include renovation, design, organization, woodworking, crafting and creative entrepreneurship. Organizers say activities are intended for beginners as well as people with more DIY experience.
The announced television guests include Drew and Jonathan Scott, Ty Pennington, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, and Chelsea and Cole DeBoer. The source report also names creators Mr. Kate, Mason Smith of DadSocial, Amanda and Jared Morgan, Jenasie Earl and Nickell Morgan. The report does not provide a full schedule or confirm which guests will appear on particular days.
Morfin-Chong told NHPA that the event is designed to let participants test products, ask questions and practice skills rather than only watch presentations. He said brands will take part, but framed the experience around public attendees learning and making projects, rather than retailers and suppliers conducting business as at a traditional trade show.
A Public Event Beyond Trade Shows
DIY CON’s format could give homeowners, renters and hobbyists a chance to learn techniques directly from creators and industry experts, while trying tools or materials in a supervised event setting. That is different from watching a tutorial online: participants may be able to ask follow-up questions and practice a step before attempting a similar project at home.
For home improvement brands and retailers, the event offers a consumer-facing way to meet potential customers and demonstrate products. The report does not state which companies will exhibit, how many attendees are expected or what commercial arrangements are planned. Its impact on retailers and the wider industry will depend on participation and how the event is delivered.
Morfin-Chong’s comments also point to a broader challenge for DIY learners: access to project ideas has grown, but consumers may still need help judging whether advice, tools and project plans suit their budget, home and skill level. An in-person event could address some of that need, though the source does not provide independent evidence about likely results.
How DIY CON Differs From Trade Shows
In the NHPA interview, Morfin-Chong contrasted DIY CON with the National Hardware Show and NHS: Concept to Commerce, describing those events as focused on retailers, suppliers, product discovery and commercial relationships. He characterized DIY CON instead as a separate event open to the public and aimed at people interested in home projects and making.
That distinction matters because the source report presents DIY CON as a new event concept, not as a replacement or continuation of a trade show. It says RX Global is producing the event and notes the company’s experience with public fan events, including New York Comic Con, BookCon and Star Wars Celebration. The report does not specify the event venue within Dallas.
Morfin-Chong said creators are intended to act as educators and community builders, bringing in-person instruction to audiences who may already follow them online. The program’s blend of celebrity appearances, practical learning and brand involvement is the proposed model; its actual balance will be clearer when the schedule and participating exhibitors are announced.
“We want people to leave DIY CON saying more than, “That was interesting.” We want them to say, “I did that, and I can do it again at home.””
— Hector Morfin-Chong, DIY CON event director, in an interview with NHPA
Schedule and Attendance Details Pending
The source report gives the dates and city but does not name a venue, ticket prices, registration dates, expected attendance or a detailed daily schedule. It also does not list confirmed brand exhibitors or explain whether workshops will require separate reservations or fees.
Although a number of television personalities and creators are named, the report does not provide appearance times or clarify whether every listed guest is confirmed for all three days. Practical details such as workshop capacity, age requirements, accessibility arrangements and tool-safety procedures are not included. Those points should be checked against official event information as it becomes available.
Claims in the source report describing the gathering as unusually broad or among the most anticipated new events are promotional characterizations, not independently measured findings. The report provides no attendance projections or comparative industry data to substantiate them.
Awaiting Venue and Ticket Information
The event is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. The next information prospective attendees will need is the venue, ticketing details, registration timeline and workshop schedule. The source report does not give dates for those announcements, so they remain unconfirmed.
Organizers are also expected to clarify the guest timetable and which sessions will be open for hands-on participation. Readers considering travel or planning a project-learning visit should confirm dates, access requirements and any workshop costs through official DIY CON channels before making arrangements.
Key Questions
When and where is DIY CON scheduled?
The inaugural event is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. The source report does not identify the venue.
Who is expected to appear at DIY CON?
The report names HGTV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott, Ty Pennington, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, and Chelsea and Cole DeBoer, along with creators including Mr. Kate and Mason Smith of DadSocial. It does not give appearance dates or times.
Is DIY CON a trade show?
Event director Hector Morfin-Chong told NHPA that DIY CON is a public-facing, consumer-focused event, distinct from trade shows focused on retailers, suppliers and business relationships. Brands are expected to participate, but the planned activities emphasize learning and trying products.
What activities are planned?
The announced program includes panels, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and meet-and-greets covering topics such as renovation, design, woodworking, crafting and organization. A detailed schedule has not been provided in the source report.
Are tickets or workshop costs available?
The source report does not provide ticket prices, registration dates or workshop fees. Those details remain unconfirmed in the material available.
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