Sponsors & Partners
NeoCon is proud to partner with the best organizations and companies in the industry.
2023 Sponsors
2023 Design Organization Partners
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AIA Chicago
AIA Chicago is the local Chicago chapter of The American Institute of Architects, and serves as the collective voice of nearly 4,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, architecture students, and allied professionals in Chicago.
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ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) advances the interior design profession and communicates the impact of design on the human experience.
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Association for Contract Textiles (ACT)
The Association for Contract Textiles was founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit professional trade association to address a variety of issues related to contract fabrics. Member companies and individuals are involved in the design, development, production, promotion and application of textiles for commercial environments.
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Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) is an independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and internationally.
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Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ)
The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) is the premier certifying organization for interior design professionals. CIDQ develops and administers the three-part NCIDQ Examination, which tests interior designers’ knowledge of core competencies required for professional practice in the industry.
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Designs for Dignity
Designs for Dignity provides pro bono design services to area nonprofits. Our mission is to empower lives through design.
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Design Museum of Chicago
The Design Museum of Chicago defines design broadly and recognize it surrounds us, deeply influencing our lives in large and small ways.
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DIFFA/Chicago
DIFFA/Chicago’s purpose is to support programs and ideas that reflect a unique or innovative approach to the HIV/AIDS epidemic; projects which incorporate strategic collaboration between agencies or provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education/advocacy programs and outreach to people in the Chicago area who are HIV+, living with AIDS, or at risk of infection.
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IFI
IFI is the only world-level federation serving the Interiors community’s experts, industry, enthusiasts and policymakers. An independent body who acts as the ‘UN’ for Interiors worldwide, IFI unifies Interior Architecture/Design through fellowship and globally relevant knowledge, experience and understanding, while engaging the profession with the general public.
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INDEAL Cares
INDEAL Cares is a charity with a mission to support healthy workplace communities for employees within the commercial furniture industry in North America and in under-served communities globally.
Employee Wellness Survey 2022
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International Living Future Institute
The International Living Future Institute is premised on the belief that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Our mission is a society that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative.
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IIDA
IIDA provides meaningful resources to commercial interior designers and their clients to advance the profession and enhance business value.
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Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association (IOPFDA)
IOPFDA represents over 600 members including office products and furniture dealers, manufacturers, wholesalers, manufacturers representatives, and associate service providers. We provide the information, knowledge, and tools that members need to be successful in today's ever-evolving business environment.
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International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
We’re leading a global movement to transform health and well-being with our people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities. We do this using our WELL Building Standard (WELL), a roadmap for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being. Developed over 10 years and backed by the latest scientific research, WELL sets pathways for accomplishing health-first factors that help every one of us to do our best work and be our best selves by supporting our physical and mental health across 10 core concepts. Rigorous performance standards for design interventions, operational protocols and company-wide practices are verified by a third party. WELL works at any scale, from a single interior space to an entire organization.
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North America Independent Rep Council (NAIRC)
A collaboration of minds within the contract interiors industry with a passion to better our own companies and the industry as a whole.
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U.S. Green Building Council
For nearly 30 years, the U.S. Green Building Council has been transforming how our buildings, cities and communities are designed, constructed and operated through LEED, the world's most widely used green building system, with more than 100,000 buildings participating today.
2023 Media Partners
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AN Interior
AN Interior is a design and culture magazine that examines the vanguard in architect-designed interiors, furniture, and objects. The magazine—a sister publication of The Architect’s Newspaper—is a leader in covering the latest developments in the architecture and design worlds, with a focus on where they intersect. Our expertly curated, smart coverage of the most experimental, unique, and refined projects is a must-read for our audience of knowledgeable design enthusiasts.
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Archello
Archello is the hub between the creative and making industries, connecting the two in the most comprehensive, interconnected and technologically advanced ecosystem.
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Archiproducts
With over 3.7 million registered users, Archiproducts is the international architecture and design network where brands get global reach, connect with qualified leads, and empower their brand awareness worldwide. Join us and discover how to maximize your online visibility and reach an extensive audience of architects and designers, and how to create your own BIM product library with our support.
Learn more about Archiproducts
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ARCHITECT
As the leading authority on the future of architecture and design, the official media brand of the AIA, ARCHITECT spotlights the next generation of architects and design professionals who are shaping the world of commercial, institutional and residential architecture and design into a healthier, more equitable place for all.
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The Architect's Newspaper
The Architect’s Newspaper serves up news and inside reports to a niche community of architects, designers, engineers, landscape architects, lighting designers, interior designers, academics, developers, contractors, and other parties interested in the built urban environment. The Architect’s Newspaper delivers quality news and cultural reporting through print, web, newsletter, or Twitter—all the news you want, in all the ways you want to get it.
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Architectural Record
Architectural Record provides building product manufacturers the opportunity to influence the largest audience of architects and designers through an award-winning environment of media platforms. With over 130 years of intimate involvement in the profession, generations of advertisers and readers have recognized and benefited from Architectural Record's coverage. The magazine offers news, commentary and criticism, architectural technology stories, and continuing education articles, both in print and online. Illustrated with images from top photographers in the field, RECORD covers modern and sustainable architecture in addition to a variety of building types, including houses and multifamily residential, retail, K-12 schools and universities, health care, and interiors. Firmly established as the authoritative source on the topic, the magazine provides information on top firms, as well as the latest trends vital to the profession in design, urbanism, and landscape architecture.
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AZURE
AZURE is an award-winning, international magazine with a focus on contemporary architecture and design. In six visually stunning issues a year, we deliver coverage of architecture, interiors, product design, landscape design and urbanism. Through profiles of top architects and designers, stories about transformative projects, and trend news from major design fairs around the world, AZURE anticipates the future, provides invaluable insight and shines a spotlight on the issues, ideas and people that matter. AZURE is proud to be eco-friendly. The print edition of the magazine is produced using 100% FSC-certified recycled paper, soy-based ink and renewable energy at printing.
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Business of Home
Business of Home is the daily media of record for the home industry, and the voice of authority for interior design professionals.
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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design
Contemporary Stone & Tile Design promotes the benefits of natural stone and ceramic tile to a readership of architects, interior designers, specifiers and consumers.
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Delve Magazine
Delve Magazine is a feature-focused magazine serving the Contract Design industry. People, places and product - learn whats new!
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DesignApplause
DesignApplause (DA) is an architecture and design magazine with nearly 5,000 interdisciplinary photo-rich articles and editorials from interviews with significant creative forces such as founders/owners, architects, artists, critics/curators, designers, educators, historians and producers, to the discovery of front-line architecture and innovative products, DA is read by a worldwide audience.
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Environments for Aging
Environments for Aging serves planners, architects, interior designers, community owners and operators immersed in the planning, design, construction, and operation of senior living communities. The magazine is the industry’s premier source of information and inspiration, delivering the latest senior living design news and in-depth coverage of new projects and trends.
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Facility Executive
Facility Executive is the one-stop source for information on delivering quality design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Through its print magazine and website Facility Executive provides content aimed at facility decision-makers. Facility Executive addresses the diverse demands and interests of facility management professionals in various industry sectors.
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Floor Covering News
Floor Covering News is the publication more floor covering retail professionals rely on to make smart business decisions. Providing the latest news, education, insights and relevant information to the industry are pillars of FCNews’ content positioning. With exclusive educational selling guides, product guides, retailer handbooks, the industry’s most accurate statistical report, as well as unique features, FCNews is considered the most valuable source of information to help retailers become more profitable and professional.
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Floor Covering Weekly
Floor Covering Weekly (FCW) has been the industry’s leading source for the latest news and information for 70 years. What has kept this publication and all of its platforms at the top? A deep commitment to serving the floor covering specialty retailer drives us every day. FCW keeps a sharp focus on the most relevant content to support the floor covering business from the latest news and trends to successful business strategies, sustainability stories, product innovation, technology and more — all content aimed at helping retailers thrive in today’s competitive environment.
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Floor Focus Magazine
Floor Focus, the leading trade publication for the floorcovering industry offers insightful and extremely relevant articles, up-to-date product information, market sector analysis and design trends featuring designers from across the country. FloorDaily is a must read daily newsletter with up to the minute flooring news as well as interviews from flooring leaders giving first-hand accounts of current business climate.
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Floor Trends
Floor Trends is the premier resource for residential and commercial flooring. Our 360-degree coverage examines the design, technological innovations and marketing strategies impacting the flooring market. We initiate conversations about the future of our industry through videos, podcasts, eNewsletters, webinars, continuing education, and an eMagazine.
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Forum by Mortarr
Forum by Mortarr is an online journal for the commercial construction and design industry, taking you behind the scenes on projects, introducing you to the latest products, and sharing conversations with the thought leaders guiding the industry.
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Glocal Design Magazine
International Architecture, Interiors and Design platform. Printed and Digital Magazine. Subscribe on our website. Mexico based. Worldwide Spreads.
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Green Building & Design
gb&d is the leading information source for sustainability professionals. gb&d (Green Building & Design) connects and inspires green building professionals by partnering with those at the forefront of sustainable design, development, planning, and policy.
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Healthcare Design
Healthcare Design serves an audience of architects, interior designers, hospital administrators, facility managers, engineers, and key members of the construction community as the premier source of insight, information, and inspiration for planning, designing, and constructing new or renovated healthcare facilities.
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Hospitality Design
Published 11 times a year, Hospitality Design magazine is the premier trade outlet and voice for the hospitality design industry. It serves owners, operators, brands, purchasing agents, interior designers, and architects involved in the design of hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightlife, spas, and all other hospitality-oriented projects.
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IFDM
IFDM, a publication of reference for the trade and the design sector, narrates excellence in luxury furnishings and design. IFDM combines in-depth editorial coverage with a focus on business opportunities. The result is a triple offering (IFDM Magazine, .Wonder Book, IFDM.design) that creates an exhaustive network aimed at sector professionals.
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Insight
Publishers of Europe's most essential news and features resource for workplace professionals as well as IN and Works magazines, serving occupiers, designers, architects, manufacturers and everybody working in the office, property, FM and workplace sectors.
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Love That Design
Love That Design was launched in 2017 and is a global interior design platform that showcases the best of what the Design and Construction community has to offer.
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McMorrow Reports
Founded in 2004, by Eileen McMorrow we are a trusted source of facility management and design information. Our mission is to inform, educate, inspire, connect and empower the facilities management and design profession. Each month our media brands reach 80,000 + facilities management, and associated professionals with our vertical and functional-oriented newsletters and our websites annually engage with over 1000,000 unique visitors who read our content to learn how best to support their facilities and projects.
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Medical Construction & Design
MCD — Medical Construction & Design magazine — the industry’s leading source for current news, technology and methods, reaches all disciplines involved in healthcare design, construction and facility management. Visit mcdmag.com/subscribe to sign up for a free subscription (print or digital).
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METROPOLIS
Metropolis is an internationally recognized design and architecture concentrated magazine with a strong focus on ethics, innovation and sustainability in the creative sector.
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MMQB
MMQB - The latest contract furnishings news and information.
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My Resource Library
My Resource Library is a robust suite of tools created just for specifiers and the Contract Design industry.
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Office Insight
Giving Voice To Those Who Create Workplace Design & Furnishings.
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Office Snapshots
We publish office design projects.
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restaurant development + design
restaurant development + design is the only publication focused on products and services used in restaurant design and construction. Our mission is to deliver original content across all platforms to cover trends and topics that facilitate a conversation and an exchange of ideas among designers, architects, consultants and development executives.
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Sixtysix
Sixtysix is an award-winning design and lifestyle luxury biannual celebrating the modern creative life.
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Stone World
Stone World is the leading news source serving the international stone industry. Its articles cover the production and use of granite, marble, limestone, slate, quartz surfacing and other materials and our readership includes fabricators, architects, installers, importers, distributors and other stone industry buyers, sellers and producers.
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TILE
TILE is the leading media resource serving the industry, providing superior information for contractors, installers, distributors, architects and designers. We cover international events and promote the use of tile by covering unique and innovative buildings that utilize a broad spectrum of materials, including ceramic, porcelain, large format and glass.
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VMSD
Since 1897, VMSD has provided retail professionals with the most up-to-date, innovative retail design ideas, visual presentations, new products, merchandising strategies, and industry news and events. Founded by the American author L. Frank Baum, VMSD celebrates the art and science of retail design, and draws on more than 120-plus years of history to serve the market, delivering information and inspiration straight from high-level executives who drive this industry. VMSD is the host of the annual International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), a premier educational and networking event for the store design and visual merchandising community, drawing hundreds of attendees from the U.S. and abroad. For more information on IRDC, please visit irdconline.com.
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Work Design Magazine
Beyond the pretty pictures we are the source for next work environments.
ASID at NeoCon: Design Impacts Lives
The American Society of Interior Designers is excited to once again be a part of the largest design exposition for commercial interiors and collaborate with NeoCon to promote the value of interior design. Through education, thought leadership, advocacy, community building and outreach, ASID strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. We lead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter: from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability. To become a part of the vibrant ASID community and learn more about ASID, visit ASID here
BIFMA
BIFMA is the not-for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry. www.bifma.org
IIDA at NeoCon
IIDA
There are moments in history that are turning points—and this is one of them. This year at NeoCon IIDA celebrates the changemakers—the bold, the brave, those who adapt, make space, take action, and ultimately make things happen. The trailblazers, the groundbreakers, the innovators, the pioneers—in one word: YOU.
Join IIDA this NeoCon as we enlighten, inspire, bring joy, and celebrate innovation.
Interior Design
Interior Design has guided NeoCon audiences with our Show Dailies, daily digital coverage, SELECT partner program and the HiP at NeoCon Awards for many years. Follow Interior Design, as we show you the must-see products and introduce you to the must-know people. Learn more about Interior Design
NeoCon Now on DesignTV by SANDOW
SANDOW DESIGN GROUP's FIrst NeoCon
INTERIOR DESIGN and METROPOLIS partnered with THE MART to welcome a select group of 15 talented design professionals to experience NeoCon for the first time. First NeoCon offers a comprehensive itinerary led by industry leaders, featuring editor-led showroom tours, and engaging roundtable discussions. This unique program offers a fully funded trip to NeoCon, covering airfare, accommodations, meals, and a packed schedule of programming. A special thank you to the First NeoCon sponsors who made this opportunity possible.
Metropolis
Metropolis’ mission is to educate the industry on sustainability and wellness and inspire them to make a difference. We’ll do so through the Sustainability Lab at NeoCon, our fully integrated exhibit and programming space, Specify, our special publication featuring new products making a positive impact, and our digital coverage on metropolismag.com. Come visit us—together we’ll explore and learn how to design a better future.
i+s
i+s exists at the intersection where design meets purpose. Our goal is to connect the design community to the vast web of people, projects, and products that create beauty while making a difference. We are a trusted resource for design inspiration, information and education.
