May 2027 • new orleans, LA
Commercial Exchange • New for 2027
Commercial developers, owners, and operators and the suppliers who outfit their projects now have their own event with TheHomeMag Exchange. For the first time, buyers and suppliers in commercial construction can connect through pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings matched to active projects—no trade show floor required.
Dates to be announced soon. Stay tuned for details.
the experience
your matches
Before the event, you rank who you want to meet. We build your schedule around mutual interest, so each conversation is a potential partnership, not a cold introduction.
who’s in the room
Everyone is vetted before arrival. Buyers have real purchasing or specification authority, and suppliers are screened for fit with commercial projects.
your home base
Join us on the banks of the Mississippi, where Canal Street meets the river, steps from the French Quarter. Between sessions, enjoy chef‑driven dining, a rooftop pool, and a full‑service spa.
beyond the meetings
Casual receptions, meals, and evening events give you time to connect outside of meetings. Many conversations that start here continue long after the event.
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“This event is a wonderful opportunity. The sit and collaborate approach provides me a clearer picture of who each company is and how best they may be able to align with my needs.”
SL Nusbaum
— for buyers
Trade cold outreach for pre-matched meetings. At the Commercial Exchange, you’ll get pre-scheduled, 20-minute sessions with suppliers matched to your active projects, without wandering a trade show floor.
Attendance is limited to ensure quality meetings for every participant. Request your invitation for an upcoming event.
Who Attends
Commercial developers, owners, and operators with active projects in hospitality, restaurants, retail, mixed-use, and more.
What’s Included
— for suppliers
The Commercial Exchange brings in buyers specifying and purchasing for hospitality, restaurant and foodservice, retail, and mixed-use developments. Spend two days in pre-scheduled, 20-minute meetings with buyers who have active projects and real purchasing authority. No trade show floor, no gatekeepers.
Attendance is limited to ensure quality meetings for every participant. Request your invitation for an upcoming event.
Who Attends
Suppliers and manufacturers in building systems and envelope, interior finishes and casework, furniture and fixtures, foodservice equipment, lighting and technology, site and guest amenities, and more.
What’s Included
2027 SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN
Sponsor the Commercial Exchange New Orleans and put your brand in front of every buyer in the room, from welcome reception to closing lunch. Sponsorship opportunities in New Orleans are open across all three Exchange events.
the agenda
day 1
Arrivals & Reception
11:00 AM — Pre-Event Paired Experiences*
4:00 PM — Registration & Check In
6:00 PM — Welcome Reception & Dinner
7:00 PM — Evening Networking
*Supplier-sponsored golf outings, private meetings, and more with invited buyers.
day 2
Meetings & Happy Hour
8:00 AM — Breakfast
9:00 AM — Morning 1:1 Meetings
12:00 PM — Networking Lunch
1:00 PM — Afternoon 1:1 Meetings
5:00 PM — Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM — Private Networking Activities
day 3
Meetings & Departures
8:00 AM — Breakfast
9:00 AM — Morning 1:1 Meetings
12:00 PM — Closing & Lunch
2:00 PM — Departures
schedule timings are subject to change.
the venue
The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans sits on the riverfront where Canal Street meets the Mississippi, a short walk from the French Quarter, the Warehouse District, and the city’s best culinary experiences. It’s a five-star stay in the heart of the city—refined rooms, white-glove service, and New Orleans right outside the door.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Commercial Exchange is an invitation-only event where commercial developers, owners, and operators meet vetted suppliers and manufacturers in pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings. It’s new for 2027 and uses the same format as our Multifamily and Single Family Exchange events.
Buyers at the Commercial Exchange represent developers, owners, and operators in hospitality, restaurant and foodservice, retail, mixed-use, and other commercial sectors and are typically leaders in procurement, development, construction, facilities, or design who have purchasing or specification authority.
Attendance is complimentary for qualified buyers. Hotel, travel, meals, and evening events are covered.
Attending suppliers are vendors and manufacturers who can supply commercial projects at scale. For 2027, we’re recruiting building systems and envelope, interior finishes and casework, furniture and fixtures, foodservice equipment, lighting and technology, and site and guest amenities.
Buyers and suppliers each preview who’s attending and rank who they want to meet. Our matching system uses those rankings to build a schedule of relevant, 20-minute meetings for each attendee.
Buyers generally have 20+ meetings over two days. Suppliers typically select a package with 8 or 16 guaranteed meetings.
