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The first DIY CON is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. Organizer RX says the public-facing event will pair celebrity and creator appearances with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and meet-and-greets; ticketing and venue details were not provided in the report.
DIY CON, a new public-facing home improvement event, is scheduled to take place in Dallas from Nov. 6-8, 2026, bringing television personalities, online creators and industry experts together for workshops, demonstrations and other hands-on activities. The event is designed for homeowners, renters, makers and families, rather than being a trade show aimed primarily at retail and supplier business.
Event director Hector Morfin-Chong described the inaugural event in an interview with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), published by Hardware Retailing. The program is expected to include live panels, workshops, demonstrations and meet-and-greets across three days. Topics listed by the organizers include renovation, design, organization, woodworking, crafting and creative entrepreneurship.
The announced television guests include Drew and Jonathan Scott, Ty Pennington, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, and Chelsea and Cole DeBoer. The report also names creators including Mr. Kate, DadSocial’s Mason Smith, Amanda and Jared Morgan, Jenasie Earl and Nickell Morgan. The source describes these guests as part of the planned lineup; it does not provide a full schedule or confirm which guests will appear on particular days.
Morfin-Chong said the event will differ from conventional industry trade shows by inviting the public to try products, take part in workshops and learn practical skills. The report identifies RX Global as the event producer. It does not provide ticket prices, registration dates, the venue address or a detailed list of workshop activities.
A Consumer Event Built Around Practice
The announced format targets a gap between watching a project online and feeling ready to attempt it at home. Attendees are meant to get opportunities to handle tools, try techniques and ask questions in person, instead of only viewing product displays or demonstrations. If delivered as described, the format could give newcomers a lower-pressure way to test their interest and help experienced DIYers compare approaches or tools.
For home improvement brands and retailers, the public-facing approach also offers a different way to meet consumers. Morfin-Chong said brands will be part of the experience, but the emphasis is on attendees using products and learning rather than walking a traditional trade show floor. The report does not name participating brands or explain how exhibitors will be selected, so the commercial scale of that element remains unknown.
The event’s mix of television personalities and social media creators reflects how many consumers now find project ideas and instruction. Morfin-Chong argued that creators can make projects feel approachable by showing decisions and mistakes as well as finished results. That is his explanation of the event’s approach, not independent evidence that attendees will gain particular skills or outcomes.
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How DIY CON Differs From Trade Shows
Morfin-Chong distinguished DIY CON from the National Hardware Show and NHS: Concept to Commerce, describing those events as focused on business relationships among retailers, suppliers and other industry professionals. He said DIY CON is a separate concept with a consumer and fan audience, open to the public. Its planned workshops and creator interactions are intended to put practical participation at the center.
According to the interview, RX Global produces fan events including New York Comic Con, BookCon and Star Wars Celebration. The report presents that experience as part of the background to DIY CON’s public-facing format. It does not establish how the new event will compare in size, attendance or operating model with those other events.
The announcement also responds to a change in how people find project advice. Morfin-Chong said that online inspiration is abundant, while consumers may struggle to judge which guidance is reliable, what tools suit a project and whether the work fits their skill level. He said people want advice suited to their home and budget, and clearer guidance about when to do a job themselves and when to call a professional.
“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, speaking to NHPA
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Details Still Missing From Announcement
The report gives the dates and city, but does not identify the event venue, ticket prices, ticket-sale timetable, expected attendance or the complete program. It also does not specify how many workshops will be offered, whether activities require additional fees, or which products and brands will be represented.
Guest appearances and activities are described as part of the planned inaugural event, but no day-by-day schedule is included. The report also does not provide independent measures of the event’s expected reach or explain how organizers will assess whether participants leave with skills they can use at home. Those details may be released closer to the event.
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Program and Ticket Details Ahead
The event is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. The next practical information for prospective attendees will be the venue, registration and ticket details, followed by a program showing when guests, panels and workshops are scheduled. The source report does not state when those details will be announced, so readers should treat the date and activities as the information currently available and look for updates from the organizers.
As plans develop, the announced lineup and workshop descriptions should clarify how the event will serve beginners, experienced makers and families, and what participants can try on site. Until organizers publish those specifics, the precise scale and experience of the inaugural DIY CON remain open.
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Key Questions
When and where is DIY CON scheduled?
The inaugural event is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. The report does not identify the venue.
Who is DIY CON intended for?
Event director Hector Morfin-Chong described it as a public event for homeowners, renters, makers, families and others interested in creating or improving their spaces. It is not presented as a trade-only show.
Which guests have been announced?
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. A day-by-day appearance schedule was not provided.
What activities are planned?
The announced program includes panels, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and meet-and-greets, with subjects such as renovation, design, woodworking, crafting and organization. Specific workshop descriptions and registration requirements are not yet in the source report.
Are tickets on sale?
The report does not give ticket prices or a sale date. Organizers have announced the event dates and city, but ticketing information remains unprovided in the source material.
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