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CMG 2025+ World Color Forecast™ – Global Influences, Strategic Impact
Mar 19, 2025 - 10:30am CST (10:30pm ET Mar 18)
Color Trend Forum (Hall 3.1, D20)
China International Furniture Fair
Guangzhou, China
Spanning fashion, automotive, communications, interiors, and beyond, CMG’s 2025+ World Color Forecast delves into the regional and global forces steering the evolution of color, material, and finish, transcending short-lived trends to drive meaningful, future-focused design decisions.
The Value of Color Direction Patterns in CMG Color Forecasts
Feb 12, 2025 - 12pm ET (6pm CET)
Embark on an expedition through 50 years of Color Marketing Group forecasting seasons to analyze data from 1976+, 1986+, 1996+, 2006+, and 2016+ forecasts and compare them to the 2026+ World Color Forecast™. This exploration seeks to uncover the directions of color families at these mid-decade points and identify recurring patterns.
Why Mocha Mousse Isn’t the Color of the Year for Everyone
Jan 16, 2025 - 11am ET (5pm CET)
Trendclusive Masterclass is Back!
Organizer/Presenter
Learn to strategically use Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025, to align with your brand, connect with your audience, and outpace competitors. This Masterclass reveals the risks of blind trend adoption and offers actionable insights to future-proof your color strategy for 2025 and beyond.
Why Mocha Mousse Isn’t the Color of the Year for Everyone
Dec 19, 2024 - 11am ET (5pm CET)
Trendclusive Masterclass
Organizer/Presenter
Learn to strategically use Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025, to align with your brand, connect with your audience, and outpace competitors. This Masterclass reveals the risks of blind trend adoption and offers actionable insights to future-proof your color strategy for 2025 and beyond.
It's Your Turn - Book Launch
Sep 15, 2024 - 11am ET (5pm CET)
It's Your Turn book cover color analysis
Presenter
As a special guest of author Helena Demuyinck' book launch virtual bash, Montaha Hidefi will talk about the color symbolism and psychology of Helena's book "It's Your Turn", dedicated to female empowerment and personal growth.
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2026+ CMG Global Color Direction
Aug 23, 2024 - 1.10pm ET
2026+ CMG Global Color Direction
Presenter
In this Presentation at CMG's 2024 virtual International Summit Reveal, Montaha Hidefi reveals the first ever CMG's Global Color Direction, focusing on 2026+ colors.
2026+ CMG North America Forecast™
Aug 23, 2024 - 11.30am ET
2026+ CMG North America Forecast™
Presenter
In this Presentation at CMG's 2024 virtual International Summit Reveal, Montaha Hidefi reveals CMG's 2026+ North American Color Forecast.
Neocon 2024 EzoBord
Jun 11, 2024 - 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Acoustic Colors: Whispering Shades that Listen and Conceal
Presenter
Three Guided Tour sessions of EzoBoard's INtainer™ (7th floor #2054).
Montaha Hidefi guided the audience to the four zones; Zen, Jam, Blue & Biophilic; as well as the acoustic materials, finishes and colors used inside the InTainer.
Color Landing Studio was comitioned for the concept design of the zones, and the selection of acoustic materials, colors, lighting & music scape.
Hempel Paints ME - 2024 Colour Trends
May 19, 2024 - 7.30pm, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Time
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Presenter
Hosted by Hempel ME, Montaha Hidefi will be presenting Hempel's Color Trends 2024.
Time is a reminder of the precious moments we've experienced and the ones that lie ahead. Time is both a companion and a witness to our happiness, challenges, and growth.
Color Archaeology™
May 4, 2024 - 3.30pm, Dubai, UAE Time
In5 Tech, Dubai Internet City
The Profound Influence of Color in Branding, Marketing, and Design
Presenter
In this Business Workshop, organized and hosted by UAE-based Impact Events, Montaha Hidefi will dive into the profound color space, exploring its pivotal role not only in our daily lives but also across diverse domains such as branding, marketing, communication, interior and product design.
The Global Spectrum of Color: Beyond Borders in 2024
March 19, 2024 -10.20am China Time
The Global Spectrum of Color: Beyond Borders in 2024
Presenter
Hosted by CMF Trend LAB_2024 at the Guangzhou 53rd China International Furniture Fair CIFF, Montaha Hidefi will be talking about how color has transcended borders, becoming a universal language that knows no geographical limits.
Color Unbound: The Global Shift in CMG's 2025+ World Color Forecast™
February 15, 2024 -12pm ET
Color Unbound: The Global Shift in CMG's 2025+ World Color Forecast™
Hosted by Color Marketing
Group®, through a meticulous analysis of historical data, the presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regional evolution of color. It will demonstrate how color is emancipating itself from regional confines, unveiling a dynamic and quasi-unified global shift in color preferences.
CMG member-only registration
Elevate Your Office Style with Color Mastery
January 17, 2024 -12pm ET
Elevate Your Office Style with Color Mastery
Presenter
Ever wondered what the color of your office attire says about you? How do you artfully combine colors to make a lasting impression?
Organized by Women In The Floorcovering Industry (WIFI), Montaha Hidefi and Florence Lemeer-Wintgens explore CMG 2024 Color Forecast and the secrets behind crafting a distinctive professional image through the strategic use of color.
Color & Light Immersions
November 11-12, 2023 - 8am-12.30pm ET
Presenter
Organized by Garielle Buresch-Teichmann, in this virtal weekend color retreat Montaha Hidefi talks about color virtal weekend color retreat Montaha Hidefi talks about color archaelogy ™, casting light on the history and symbolism of the color purple, color perception and embracing colors. The presenters also included Rikke Godthjælp, Olja Lopushansky, Nathan Oxenfeld, Christiane Werzowa and .
Japan Color & Light Retreat
November 10, 2023 - 7.30am ET (9.30pm Japan)
Presenter
Organized by Masako Shimizu from the Japan Light Association, and next to Gabrielle Buresch-Teichmann, Montaha Hidefi uncovers the mystery surrounding color forecasting, color trends, COTY and how to embrace disliked colors.
Colour Ligthts Gifs to The World
October 10, 2023 - 2pm ET
Presenter
Hosted and moderated by Gabrielle Buresch-Teichmann, Montaha Hidefi, Rikke Godthjælp, Olja Lopushansky, Nathan Oxenfeld and Christiane Werzowa discuss the interplay between color and light and the positive effects they have on our lives.
Hues on The Menu
September 28, 2023 - 7pm ET
Food on The Menu: Panel Discussion
Presenter & Moderator
Hosted by Colour Reserach Society of Canada (CRSC), Montaha Hidefi, Aralia Maxwell, Sara Nilsen and Vivian Lo discuss the intricate relationship between color and flavor perception, revealing how visual cues can significantly influence our taste and enjoyment of food and beverages.
2025+ CMG World Color Forecast™
August 31, 2023 - 11:30am ET
CMG 2025+ North America Color Forecast
Presenter
In this Presentation at CMG's virtual International Summit, Montaha Hidefi will reveal CMG's 2025+ North American Color Forecast.
LinkedingLive 4 Women Leaders
July 10, 2023 - 2.30pm ET
The Archaeology of Embracing Yourself: Self-Care and Skill Development
LinkedIn Live by Helena Demuyinck
Almost everyone has got on the hysterical bag wagon of the AI rat race. The media push about machine-generated intelligence, design and creativity is demoralizing for many of us. What’s real and what’s fake? In which class are we traveling on this express reality? Have we looked at our inner selves lately, or do we even have enough time to do it?
Hempel Paints ME 2023 Colour Trends Refresher
June 13, 2023 - 3pm AST (Bahrain), 4pm UTC (UAE), 2pm CET (Europe), 8am EST (North America)
Hempel Paints ME 2023 Color Trends Refresher
Presenter
Showcase of Hempel’s 2023 Colour Trends, casting a spotlight on the lively palette of hues, creating color combinations, and evolving color influences.
Colour Trends Collection designed by Color Landing
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Archaeology of CMG's 2024+ CMG Color Forecast™
February 22, 2023 - 12pm ET
Archaeology of CMG's 2024+ World Color Forecast
Presenter
In this virtual webinar, Montaha Hidefi will present an in-deph analysis of CMG's 2024+ World Color Forecast and showcase the onward direction of the main color families.
Instagram @cacaoching
January 25, 2023 - 11am ET
@cacaoching Color chat
Instagram chat with hosts Sara and Alex Morin.
"What fascinates me about Montaha's work is how she ties color to societal trends, understands the role color legacy plays globally, and how these colors evolve over time and across tracts of geographies and demographics."
Hempel Paints ME 2023 Colour Trends
December 6, 2022 - 3pm AST (Bahrain), 4pm UTC (UAE), 1pm CET (Europe), 7am EST (North America)
Launch of Hempel Paints ME 2023 Color Trends
Presenter
Learning the effects of recent global events on the collective consciousness, and the driving forces towards a newfound social consciousness, our responsibility towards the well-being of the planet, and how this eye-opening journey inspired and influenced Hemeple 2023 Colour Trends. .
Colour Trends Collection designed by Color Landing
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2024+ CMG World Color Forecast™
November 12, 2022 - 9am MT
CMG 2024+ North America Color Forecast
Presenter
In this Presentation at CMG's 60th Anniversary Annual International Summit, Montaha Hidefi will reveal CMG's 2024+ North American Color Forecast.
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The CMG Color Story Evolution
November 10, 2022 - 8.30am MT
Co-Presenter
In this Keynote Presentation at CMG's annual International Summit, Montaha and Doty Horn will reveal their discoveries addressing CMG's color forecast history over the last six decades.
Color Marketing Group: Six Decades of Colour Forecasting
June 14, 2022 - 9.45am ET
Color Maketing Group: Six Decades of Color Forecasting
Presenter
This presentation exposes the historical color forecast progression of Color Maketing Group and how it has helped thousands of colour professionals around the world to communicate through the language of colour to become a reliable source of colour forecast information around the world.
Harmonizing Colour with Hempel
May 30, 2022 - 2pm AST (Bahrain), 3pm UTC (UAE), 12CET (Europe), 7am ET (North America)
Harmonizing Colour with Hempel 2022 Color Trends
Presenter
Learn and discover ways of creating harmonious colour palettes with Hempel 2022 Colour Trends to construct well-balanced interiors that support personal healing paths and stimulate fresh perspectives.
Colour Trends Collection designed and introduced by Montaha Hidefi.
The Anatomy of CMG's 2023+ World Color Forecast™
March 9, 2022 - 12noon ET
The Anatomy of CMG's 2023+ World Color Forecast™
Presenter
In this webinar we explore the cyclic aspect of color and new interpretations conferred to colors that stood the test of time..
Hempel Paints Middle East 2022 Colour Trends
December 14, 2021 - 3pm AST (Bahrain), 4pm UTC (UAE), 1pm CET (Europe), 7am EST (North America)
Launch of Hempel Paints Middle East 2022 Color Trends
Presenter
We hope for stronger comebacks with the anticipation that 2022 will be a year of healing, celebration, and love of the self and others. It’s a year of praising the efforts of front-line workers and honoring the survival of humanity.
Colour Trends Collection designed and introduced by Montaha Hidefi.
Color Forecasting - Color’s Impact on Purchasing Decisions
December 1, 2021 - 6.30pm EST
The Business Side of Color
Lecturer
Experts from Color Marketing Group, a world’s leading color associations, will discuss the function of their international organization and share their methodology for predicting global color directions for residential and commercial industries.
Learn the importance of color, how it impacts consumer buying, and why some colors seem to be on trend and others not.
The Deep Beauty of Color and Light
November 16, 2021 - 12pm EST
In conversation with Gabrielle M. Buresch-Teichmann, Holistic Color Therapist Consultant
Panelist
Five experts from four continents will shine Light on the Deep Beauty of Color and it´s areas of impact in the past, present and future. Color in history, design, psychology, therapy, creativity and communication and color forecasting.
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2023+ North American Color Forecast™
November 3, 2021 - 11.30am EST
Color Marketing Group 2023+ North America Color Forecast.
Presenter
Revelation and in-depth presentation of the 2023+ Color Marketing Group North American Color Forecast.
Access to Summit participants only.
The Author Journey
September 28, 2021 - 3pm EST
In converstation with Anne Louise O'Connell and a basket of other authors.
Panelist
Founder of OC Publishing, Anne Louise O'Connell will discuss hybrid publishing and how it compares and contrasts with self and traditional publishing.
The panelists will share their experiences, thoughts and insights, and the challenges with ongoing book marketing once the launch excitement fades.
How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less
June 29, 2021 - 7pm EST
In converstation with best-selling author Nicholas Boothman, moderated by Montaha Hidefi.
Moderator
The webinar will focus on the ABCs of face-to-face communication: Attitude, Body-language, Conversation, Communication and Convincing, to create instant, trusting connections, gain confidence, make friends, ace interviews, get people talking, and learn how to make the best of the most important 90 seconds in any business or personal relationship.
ColorSpeak™ : Did we get it right? Part Two
April 28, 2021 - 12noon EST
Presentation by Judith van Vliet, followed by panel discussion, moderated by Montaha Hidefi.
Moderator
The webinar will examine Color Marketing Group 2021+ color forecast for Europe and Asia Pacific - which was established in 2019, against the current trends and where we are seeing the colors emerging.
Inspiring Women Spring Event
April 25, 2021 - 6pm EST
Panel discussion lead by Angela Jeffreys with Montaha Hidefi and Tess Adams.
Panelist
Inspiring Women is a quarterly live event presented by Angela Jeffreys where featured guest presenters share their experiences of overcoming adversity.
You’ll be inspired to seek the life you're looking for and learn there's no hurdle that can't be overcome.
Color Forecasting in Times of Pandemic
April 20, 2021
Videocast interview by Kristin Johansson, editor in-chief of Paint & Coatings Industry magazine (PCI).
Panelist
How has the pandemic impacted the color forecasting process? Do certain colors become more popular than others during a pandemic?
El color entre la herencia cultural y la actualidad
April 16, 2021 - 11am CST
Discusion entre Lucrecia Islas y Montaha Hidefi
Co-animatriz
Webinar dirigido a la audiencia Latinoamericana de habla español y a un publico interesado en elevar el conocimiento sobre el valor intrínseco del color en productos y servicios en el continente Latinoamericano.
Discussion Couleur: Risquer le Mauve
April 9, 2021 - 11am EST
Discussion entre Marie-Chantal Milette, Kryptonie et Montaha Hidefi.
Panéliste
Discussion entre les panélistes sur le mauve, ses origines, la place qu'il occupe dans notre société, les projections sur son évolution ainsi que les changements récents et inattendus de son symbolisme et de son utilisation.
Wind of Change Color Trends 2021
March 31, 2021 - 3pm UAE time, 7am EST
Launch of Hempel Paints Wind of Change Color Trends 2021.
Presenter
The global pandemic changed the way we live, work, learn and communicate with one another. More than ever, our homes are considered a cocoon for protection, safety, and wellbeing.
Hempel Paints Middle East Colour Trends Collection was designed and introduced by Montaha Hidefi.
ColorSpeak™ : Did we get it right? Part One
March 24, 2021 - 12noon EST
Presentation by Peggy Van Allen, followed by panel discussion, moderated by Montaha Hidefi.
Moderator
The webinar will examine Color Marketing Group 2021+ color forecast for North and Latin America - which was established in 2019, against the current trends and where we are seeing the colors emerging.
Color Talk: Dye-ing for Purple
March 19, 2021 - 11am EST
Discussion between Marie-Chantal Milette, from Kryptonie, and Montaha Hidefi.
Panelist
Panel discussion about the evolution of purple, its origins, its place in our society and the recent and unexpected shifts of its symbolism and utilization.
Hablemos del color
March 01, 2021 - 11am EST
Discussion between Lucrecia Islas, from Color Reference, and Montaha Hidefi.
Panelist
Panel discussion about color, color trends, and color forecasting in general terms, and color and its usage and interpretations in Latin America.
The Evolution of CMG's World Color Forecast™
February 25, 2021 - 12 noon EST
The Journey of CMG Color Forecast over the last 10 years.
Presenter
Color Marketing Group members have been forecasting global color directions for almost 60 years. Its archives are full of color forecasts shaped by economic, societal, cultural, technological, political, environmental, and demographical trends.
Inspiring and informative webinar examining the past decade of CMG’s Forecasts, exploring the evolution and shifts in each color family and color trends.
Color Talk: The Rise and Shine of Yellow
February 05, 2021 - 11am EST
Discussion between Marie-Chantal Milette, Kryptonie and Montaha Hidefi.
Panelist
During their first public discussion, Marie-Chantal Milette and Montaha Hidefi will discuss yellow, its place in our society, their projections on its evolution and its growing popularity with Generation Z. They will also share some personal anecdotes about the color, color trends and forecasting.
Discussion Couleur: L’éveil du Jaune
29 janvier, 2021 - 11am heure de l'est
Discussion entre Marie-Chantal Milette, Kryptonie et Montaha Hidefi.
Panéliste
Lors de leur première discussion ouverte au public, Marie-Chantal Milette et Montaha Hidefi discuteront du jaune, de la place qu'il occupe dans notre société, de leurs projections sur son évolution et de sa popularité grandissante auprès de la Génération Z. Elles partageront aussi des faits inusités sur cette couleur.
2022+ North American Color Forecast™
November 18, 2020 - 10.30am EST
Color Marketing Group 2022+ North America Color Forecast.
Presenter
Revelation and in-depth presentation of the 2022+ Color Marketing Group North American Color Forecast.
Access to Summit participants only.
From Beyond the Telescope to Under the Microscope
June 24, 2020 - 10am CET
CMG’s color design professionals will examine their global color forecasts.
2021+ CMG World Color Forecast™ online webinar hosted by Neocon, with Peggy Van Allen.
Co-presenter
In-depth analysis of macro drivers influencing the 2021+ CMG World Color Forecast™ including an insight of the latest developments affecting our changing society’s color consumption.
Embracing More Frequent Change
February 04, 2020 - 10am CET (Europe)
Leaders are considering change as transformative part of the daily operations.
Round table online discussion with Sameer Somal and Dr Lisa Templeton. Hosted by Helena Demuynck.
Co-panelist
Change continues to be a hot topic, because it’s happening faster, driven by rapid technological innovation, and is clearly not slowing down or going away.
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Post Publishing Syndrome
December 06, 2019 - 11-11.20am EST
What Happens to an Author After Publishing?
Celebrate the first birthday of Groping for Truth and discuss what the author has been up to over the last 12 months.
Your Story Matters - From Emotional Trauma to Success
December 05, 2019 - 10-10.30am EST
Online Appearance on Facebook Page Style Diva, by Reddot Events
Discussion About "Groping for Truth"
Behind each smile there might be many stories. The saddest smiles are those that cover abuse and violence to protect the abuser’s identity. It’s important to learn how to devictimize oneself and talk to someone or seek professional help. It’s important to learn how to turn trauma from emotional abuse into an engine for a successful life.
The Future of Color Forecasting for Welbeing and Mental Health
November 16, 2019 - 10.15-10.30am MST
2019 Color Marketing Group International Summit
Guest Speaker
The use of color to help people heal goes back to the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Hindus and Chinese.
Research has shown that color therapy helps mitigate depression and anxiety caused by health disorders.
10000 North Orable Road, Tucson, AZ 85704, USA
Color and the Powder Coating Industry
October 03, 2019 - 8.45-9.45am EST
Color; is the Powder Coating Industry Riding or Orbiting the Trends?
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Color and color trends are social facts! They affect all industries, surface finishes included. To appreciate the value of color trends, we must first understand the drivers impacting and inspiring them.
8700 Lyra Dr., Columbus, OH 43240, USA
Use of Color in Literature
August 08, 2019 - 11am-12noon PET
2019 Color Marketing Group Latin America Conference
Guest Speaker
Even before Stendhal’s Le Rouge et le Noir, passing through The Black Dahlia, and most recently Orange Is the New Black , and beyond, color has been used in book titles and covers, and is wisely articulated in storytelling to depict the characters’ attitudes and the deeper psychological meaning of their surroundings.
San Borja, Lima, Peru
The Perfection Trap
July 25, 2019 - 11am-12noon EST
Panelists: Montaha Hidefi, Olivia Verhulst, Goedele leyssen. Hosted by Helena Demuyinck
Striving to be perfect may have helped get you where you are now, but it will get in your way as you aspire to higher levels.
Perfection creates stress, keeps you riveted on details, builds a negative mindset and sets you up for disappointment.
Start serving your long-term interests by learning to delegate, prioritize and get comfortable taking measured risks. Create a less stre writing a book
Color Palette and Literature
June 24, 2019 - 6.30-7.30pm EST
George Brown College, Casa Loma
Guest Lecturer
Authors and writers use color as a symbol to form a relationship between characters and readers. Through color, the connection with the story is dramatized to transport udinside the journey of the characters and create a human meaningful three-dimensional imagery of objects and spaces where the events take place.
1 Dartell Av., Toronto, ON M5R 3A3, Canada
Harnessing the Power of Color Forecasting
June 12, 2019 - 1-2pm CST
Speaker
Color Marketing Group 2020+ World Color Forecast™. Color Forecasting Workshops held in 17 cities around the world in 2018. Together with Peggy Van Allen, Montaha Hidefi deliver a global overview of socio-economic, political, and emerging innovations impacting, influencing and inspiring color direction and evolution as we enter a new decade.
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, USA
The Strength to be Vulnerable
May 29, 2019 - 9-10am EST
Radio interview
Interview with "Coping with Uncopeable Parents" author and "The Conscious Caregiver" radio host Carol-Ann Hamilton to discuss the background of Montaha's memoir Groping for Truth, and how vulnerability and pain were used as catalysts to achieve succees.
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Book Signings
6th Annual Guelph Book Bash Festival
October 19, 2019 - 2-4pm EST
Harcourt Memorial United Church
Organized by Vocamus Writers Community, the festival is an annual celebration of books published by Guelph and area authors over the previous year. Over thirty authors are in attendance to sell their books, chat with attendees, and sign copies.
Public event
Harcourt Memorial United Church
87 Dean Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1L3 , CANADA
Book signing and Discussion on Partner Publishing
July 29, 2019 - 6-8pm ADT
OC Publishing authors will discuss partner publishing, followed by signings of their latest books. Anne Louise O'Connell, Diann Floyd Boehm, Montaha Hidefi, Angela Jeffreys, and Cindy Tingley.
Public event
5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9 , CANADA
Book Signing and Discussion
May 24, 2019 - 11am-3pm EST
Discussion and signature of Groping for Truth - My Uphill Struggle for Respect
Public event
Stone Road Mall, 435 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 2X6 , CANADA
Book Signing, Reading and Discussion
January 24, 2019 - 6-8pm EST
Discussion and signature of Groping for Truth - My Uphill Struggle for Respect
Public event
1449 Crescent St., Montreal QC H3G 2B2 , CANADA
Book Signing, Reading and Discussion
January 19, 2019 - 7-9pm EST
Discussion and signature of Groping for Truth - My Uphill Struggle for Respect
Public event
41 Quebec St., Guelph, ON N1H 2T1 , CANADA
Book Launch and Signing
December 20, 2018 - 6-8pm EST
Groping for Truth - My Uphill Struggle for Respect, book launch and signature. Drinks included.
Public event
202 Clair Rd E, Guelph, ON N1L 0G6 , CANADA
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