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The inaugural DIY CON is scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. The public event will combine creator appearances with workshops, demonstrations and other activities designed to let attendees try home-improvement and creative skills themselves. Ticket details, venue information and the full program have not been provided in the source report.
The inaugural DIY CON, a public event focused on home improvement and creative projects, is scheduled to take place in Dallas from Nov. 6-8, 2026. Organizers say the three-day gathering will bring together HGTV personalities, online creators, makers and industry experts for workshops, demonstrations, panels and meet-and-greets, offering consumers an in-person alternative to learning DIY skills only through online videos.
Event director Hector Morfin-Chong described DIY CON as a consumer-focused gathering for homeowners, renters, families and others interested in making or improving things. In an interview with the North American Hardware and Paint Association, published by Hardware Retailing, he said the event is intended to let attendees learn alongside one another, ask questions and try projects rather than simply watch presentations.
The announced lineup includes HGTV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott, Ty Pennington, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, and Chelsea and Cole DeBoer. The report also names creators Mr. Kate, DadSocial’s Mason Smith, Amanda and Jared Morgan, Jenasie Earl and Nickell Morgan. Organizers say the program will cover renovation, design, organization, woodworking, crafting and creative entrepreneurship through live panels, practical workshops, demonstrations and meet-and-greets.
Morfin-Chong said activities are intended to serve beginners while offering experienced DIYers opportunities to test or learn techniques. Brands are also expected to take part, but he described the format as different from a traditional trade show: attendees would engage with products and take part in activities rather than focus on commercial product discovery and business relationships.
A Consumer Event Built Around Practice
DIY CON’s planned format responds to a gap between finding project ideas online and feeling confident enough to carry them out. Attendees are meant to handle tools, try techniques and get help while learning. If delivered as described, that could give consumers a chance to ask practical questions and test products before using them at home or deciding what to buy.
The event also has a different audience from industry trade shows. Morfin-Chong said the National Hardware Show and NHS: Concept to Commerce focus on retailers, suppliers and other professionals making commercial connections. DIY CON, by contrast, is open to the public and centers on learning and entertainment. Its format may give participating brands and retailers a way to meet consumers in a hands-on setting, though the source report does not describe specific exhibitors or commercial arrangements.
For people who follow home-improvement creators online, the planned combination of familiar personalities and in-person instruction may make it easier to ask questions about a project’s tools, steps and limits. Morfin-Chong said consumers now have abundant inspiration but can struggle to judge which advice, products or projects suit their home, budget and skill level. The event’s practical value will depend on the workshops and guidance attendees ultimately receive.
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How DIY CON Differs From Trade Shows
The announcement comes as the home-improvement industry already has events serving professional audiences. In the interview, Morfin-Chong distinguished DIY CON from the National Hardware Show and Concept to Commerce, describing those shows as business-focused gatherings for retailers, suppliers and industry professionals. He said DIY CON is a separate, public-facing event, not a replacement or extension of those trade shows.
Producer RX Global also organizes fan events including New York Comic Con, Book Con and Star Wars Celebration, according to the source report. Morfin-Chong pointed to that experience as a reference for creating a gathering built around a community of fans and participants. The planned DIY CON combines that public-event approach with home-improvement instruction, creator appearances and product interaction.
Morfin-Chong’s interview frames the event around moving from online inspiration to practice. He said creators can show the decisions and mistakes behind projects, not just finished results, and that meeting them in person could let attendees ask questions and try the techniques. Those are the organizer’s aims; the event has not yet taken place, so its attendance, workshop outcomes and reception are not known.
“DIY CON is a separate, consumer-focused, fan-based event.”
— Hector Morfin-Chong, DIY CON event director, speaking to the North American Hardware and Paint Association
Program and Attendance Details Pending
The source report gives the dates, city, event concept and a selection of planned guests, but it does not specify the venue, ticket prices, registration timetable, daily schedule or workshop capacity. It also does not identify participating brands, the exact projects attendees will be able to try, or whether materials and tools will be supplied.
The listed personalities and creators are presented as part of the inaugural event’s lineup, but the report does not provide a complete program or explain whether every named guest will appear across all three days. Organizers’ claims about the breadth and educational value of the gathering remain forward-looking: results cannot be evaluated until the event takes place.
Details to Watch Before November
The next developments to watch are the release of ticketing and venue information, a full schedule and details about workshop registration. Organizers may also announce additional guests, participating brands and the specific hands-on activities available to attendees. The source report does not give dates for those announcements.
DIY CON is currently scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2026, in Dallas. Until organizers publish further information, prospective attendees cannot confirm costs, access arrangements or which sessions will require advance booking.
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 a venue.
Who is expected to appear at DIY CON?
The announced names include HGTV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott, Ty Pennington, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, and Chelsea and Cole DeBoer, as well as creators including Mr. Kate and Mason Smith of DadSocial. A complete schedule has not been published in the source report.
Is DIY CON a trade show for hardware retailers?
Morfin-Chong described it as a consumer-focused event open to the public, rather than a business-focused trade show. He said its planned activities include workshops, demonstrations and opportunities to engage with products.
Will attendees be able to take part in workshops?
Organizers say the event will include hands-on workshops alongside demonstrations, panels and meet-and-greets. Specific projects, registration rules, capacity and costs have not been provided in the source report.
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