Join us in Houston this fall.
September 30 – October 2, 2026 at Reliant Center, Houston TX. Early Bird rates are available now, so the earlier you register the less you pay.
Classes & Workshops.
h+h americas Fall Edition 2026 features three full days of education, workshops, and business programming at Reliant Center (formerly NRG Center) in Houston, TX, designed for craft industry professionals. Sessions span needlecraft, quilting, sewing, fiber arts, handicraft, and business development topics.
Wednesday, September 30 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
You're invited to join us for h+h americas Fall Edition's educational conference: Fall Forum. Enjoy an all-inclusive full day of education, networking, and community before the trade show floor opens. Learn from top teachers, participate in industry roundtables, and make new friendships. Your day includes:
- A morning mingle with coffee and light breakfast
- Your choice of one of two 90-minute classes, each taught by a top-tier teacher
- Lunch and networking
- Industry roundtables
- A fantastic keynote speech
Enter the show when it opens at 4:00 PM and enjoy drinks on the show floor before attending Sample It, the cash-and-carry event in the evening.
Dr. Sharbreon Plummer
Dr. Sharbreon Plummer is an internationally known writer, public scholar, curator and interdisciplinary artist from south Louisiana, and the founder of AYA Thought Studio. She has spent fifteen years shaping programs, initiatives and research that center liberation and justice through arts and culture, with work presented at Project Row Houses, Princeton University, Rhode Island School of Design and the Berkeley Art Museum, among others.
Expect an energizing session of insight, storytelling and practical takeaways you can bring back to your own making journey. A book signing with Dr. Plummer follows the keynote.
Full Program Schedule.
Read straight from our registration system, so it always matches what is scheduled. Search by class, exhibitor or speaker, and open any session for its full description.
- Business Classes run two at a time each morning, so choose one per day. A Business Pass or Fall Global Pass is required.
- Business Lab is new for 2026 and is free with any show badge. No separate ticket or Business Pass is needed.
- Roundtables are four moderated tables grouped by business stage. Open the Roundtable Discussions session below for all four.
Sessions above open in place with their full details. You can also browse the complete schedule on our registration platform, including Product Academy and show hours.
View the Full Schedule →
Plan Your Visit.
Sample It: Opening Night Event
The program closes with Sample It, a ticketed cash-and-carry shopping event. Shop directly from exhibitors before the full show floor opens to trade buyers.
Learn About Sample It →Registration & Passes
Passes range from the free Exhibit Only Pass to the all-inclusive Fall Global Pass ($375 early bird). Business classes are available in a Business Pass ($250 early bird) or individually ($100 early bird). Craft Industry Alliance members receive discounted rates. All registered attendees will have access to Main Stage programming.
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