The Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) is the premier event designed exclusively for independent hardware and home improvement retailers. This event brings together industry leaders, retailers and channel partners for two days of education, networking and business growth opportunities.

Taking place July 30-31, 2025, at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, the IHI Conference offers a dynamic lineup of expert-led sessions, panel discussions and opportunities to make connections with peers, manufacturers and service providers. Along with education and networking, IHI Conference attendees will enjoy the luxury and modern comforts of the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, set amid 500 acres of tropical gardens, lakes and undulating fairways.

Guests of the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, can fill their days with farm-to-table dining, endless activities by the lazy river pool, a signature treatment at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, a round at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club and a USPTA-led tennis program. The JW Grande Lakes hotel is also close to the area’s most famous attractions and conference attendees can take advantage of discounts to all the local attractions and parks.

Dining: From fine Italian and Southern cuisine to artisanal café fare and farm-to-table dining, guests can dine at 12 restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and the signature Whisper Creek Farm, a sustainable farm, garden and apiary that powers the property’s restaurants and other bars in Orlando.

Golf: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club sits on a beautiful ecological site and is a certified Audobon Sanctuary, featuring a vibrant mix of ponds, wetlands, live oaks and local fauna. As the privileged host of the PNC Championship, the 18-hole championship course tests the abilities of every skill level. It includes a clubhouse, a restaurant and golf lessons for all ages for a complete golfing experience.