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NeoCon 2021 is on! Visit our Planning Page for useful information to help you plan and prepare to attend this October.
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As we collectively face challenges like never before, NeoCon 2021 will bring us together to share ideas, products, knowledge and inspiration so that we can successfully Design Anew.
About NeoCon

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Best of NeoCon 2021

Held annually since 1990, Best of NeoCon is the official awards program for NeoCon, honoring outstanding new products from NeoCon exhibiting companies. Best of NeoCon enters 2021 with a fresh new look and approach. The submission platform opens in June.

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NeoCon Exhibitor Spotlight

Not only does the noho move™ chair have a comfortable and supportive feel, it's also made with ECONYL brand regenerated nylon manufactured by Aquafil—allowing users to feel good about their design choice, too. Its ergonomic design eliminates pressure points and improves the body’s circulation. #NeoConExhibitor

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NeoCon Exhibitor Spotlight

Momentum Textiles & Walls is proud to introduce the Aleksandra Gaca collection. Her premier corporate upholstery collection features three-dimensional geometrics with quilted, pillowy surfaces, created to playfully cocoon the hard lines of furniture with a springy surface. #NeoConExhibitor

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Metropolis Sustainability Lab at NeoCon, FL 10, Suite 1091

Visit the Metropolis’s Sustainability Lab at NeoCon, an exhibit and destination to help you take the next step towards making a positive impact on people and planet. At the Lab, you’ll learn about the most innovative products and dive into new initiatives and resources to help advance your work—including a new toolkit to help designers address climate change.

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X-Chair just launched Elemax — a new comfort technology incorporated into seating that offers cooling, heating and massage therapy.
Elemax boasts several health benefits including regulated body temperature, increased blood flow, boosted energy, increased productivity and more. #NeoConExhibitor

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NeoCon Exhibitor Spotlight

It's time to play in style with the new Cabot Wrenn by 11 Ravens Game Table Capsule⁠—billiards, table tennis, shuffleboard, and air hockey tables as well as an optional conference and table tennis conversion top. All designs are made to order in Los Angeles of the finest quality materials. #NeoConExhibitor

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Best of NeoCon 2021

Held annually since 1990, Best of NeoCon is the official awards program for NeoCon, honoring outstanding new products from NeoCon exhibiting companies. Best of NeoCon enters 2021 with a fresh new look and approach. The submission platform opens in June.

More info
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NeoCon Exhibitor Spotlight

Bernhardt Design’s new Nico collection by Luca Nichetto is a swivel lounge chair that delivers ergonomics as well as style. Nico’s appearance can be completely transformed simply by selecting fabrics that are more subdued, or conversely, more expressive and colorful. #NeoConExhibitor

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Endlessly customizable, KI Furniture’s WiggleRoom brings balance to workplace environments by creating an individual, distraction-free option within open-plan spaces. Featuring excellent acoustic properties, WiggleRoom supports privacy with sound-absorbing panels and a magnetically sealed door. #NeoConExhibitor

The Forefront
of Design

With nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space, NeoCon will feature game-changing products and services from both leading companies and emerging talent—providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design. Learn more

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“Furniture for the City”: Recasting Urban Design through Micro-Activation

Monday, October 4, 11AM CDT
Jeanne Gang, Founding Partner, Studio Gang

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The Medici Effect: Innovation at the Intersection

Tuesday, October 5, 11AM CDT
Frans Johansson, Author and CEO of The Medici Group

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Taming Push me Pull you: KOO's Integrated Architectural and Interior Design Practice

Wednesday, October 6, 11AM CDT
Jackie Koo, Founding Principal, KOO

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Marti Konstant

You’ve Got to be From the Future to Design a Resilient Workplace

Monday, October 4. 2PM CDT
Marti Konstant, Workplace Futurist, Konstant Change

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Lauren Rottet

Expanding Your Practice: Designing for the Residential Market

Tuesday, October 5, 2PM CDT
Lauren Rottet, Founding Principal and President, Rottet Studio

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Inspiration and
Knowledge Sharing

Today’s rapidly changing world presents major disruption and, at the same time, tremendous new opportunity. There is so much to discuss, evaluate, and learn. NeoCon is thrilled to offer the NeoCon community world-class speakers and educational programs exploring today’s most relevant topics. Programming will run both onsite and virtually and registration is now open.
Virtual CEUs

Keynotes

Special Programs

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2021 Design Impact Grant

Who are the innovators and visionaries helping to design a better Chicago? We are thrilled to announce the 2021 winners of the Design Impact Grant Program: SGA Youth Services and The Weaving Mill!

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DIFFA Chicago: Cocktails by Design 2021

Join DIFFA Chicago Saturday, October 2, at theMART’s River Park for one of the industry's favorite events! Enjoy delicious cocktails, scrumptious bites by Marshall's Landing and mingling to fresh DJ sounds — all under the Chicago skyline alongside the Chicago River.

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Interior Design's 9th Annual HiP Awards

Interior Design's HiP Awards celebrate the most innovative commercial products and design thinkers in the A+D community. Winners and honorees will be announced live at an exclusive event held at theMART on Sunday, October 3, at 6PM CDT. The awards will also stream live on DesignTV® by SANDOW.

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NeoCon Hub

Explore the NeoCon Hub, your online connection to NeoCon 2021. Access exhibitor pages, floor plans, streaming keynote presentations, virtual CEU sessions and networking with the NeoCon Community.

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ID Live

Interior Design Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen will host designer guests at the ID Live Studio located on the Grand Staircase at theMART. Interviews will run October 4 and 5 from 12-2PM CDT and stream live on Interior Design’s Facebook page . Come by and watch, or tune in social.

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Connecting
the Community

NeoCon serves as the commercial design world's gathering place. This year's NeoCon will unite us online, on social media and of course onsite in October.

Best of NeoCon Awards

Held annually since 1990, Best of NeoCon is the official awards program for NeoCon, honoring outstanding new products from NeoCon exhibiting companies. The Submission Platform, available exclusively to NeoCon 2021 exhibitors, is now open and will close on September 9.

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The NeoCon Hub

Visit the NeoCon Hub to access exhibitor pages, floor plans, streaming keynote presentations, virtual CEU sessions and networking with the NeoCon community.

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