June 13–15, 2022
Welcome to the NeoCon 2022 Exhibitor Resources Page, where you will find details and links for all your exhibiting needs.
Please be sure to bookmark this page, as you will need to reference it often as you plan for the show. Details will be added as opportunities and information becomes available.
Construction/Showroom Renovation
Disabilities/Special Assistance
Security
Exhibitor Sales
Exhibitor Relations
Marketing
Programming
Operations
Meeting Planning & Special Events
Public Relations
Management
NeoCon will have measures and protocols in place to address any city, state, or CDC requirements and guidelines in effect in June and also to provide attendees with a high level of comfort attending NeoCon 2022. Note that these measures, if necessary, may include requirements for face masks and proof of COVID vaccination or negative test to attend the show. Updates and details will be provided.
theMART has received GBAC Star accreditation. GBAC STAR is the gold standard of prepared facilities and the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation.
An extension of current building practices at theMART and event measures include:
Optimized air filtration and circulation
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Event measures
Use the NeoCon logos and images from the press gallery to market your presence at NeoCon 2022.
Visit the NeoCon Press Image Gallery
Calendar Listing
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NeoCon® | June 13-15, 2022 | theMART, Chicago
NeoCon is the world’s leading platform and most important event for the commercial design industry. Since launching in 1969, NeoCon has served as the annual gathering place for design professionals and end-users. The three-day event showcases game-changing products and services from both leading companies and emerging talent—providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions. Additionally, a robust educational program of keynote presentations and CEU sessions offers world-class expertise and insight about today’s most relevant topics during the show and throughout the year. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future.
Visit www.neocon.com for additional information.
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NeoCon® | June 13-15, 2022 | theMART, Chicago
NeoCon is the world’s leading platform for commercial design and the annual gathering place for over 50,000 design professionals and end-users. Marking its 53rd edition, NeoCon continues to serve as the commercial design industry’s launch pad for innovation - showcasing game-changing products and services from leading companies and emerging talent, and providing unparalleled access to the most cutting-edge solutions. A robust educational program of keynote presentations and CEU sessions offers world-class expertise and insight about today’s most relevant topics. www.neocon.com
A summary of required and recommended exhibitor tasks and opportunities.
NeoCon 2022 Exhibitor Registration is now Open
Each exhibiting company has been asked to designate an Exhibitor Registration Contact, who will be assigned a specific password that will be required in order for staff to register for the show (password will be provided via email).
The exhibitor registration system provides each company’s Exhibitor Registration Contact access to a dashboard that allows them the flexibility to register multiple staff, edit and delete staff at their convenience, and send staff their own confirmations.
Staff may also register themselves once their Exhibitor Registration Contact has provided them their company's password.
For Exhibitor Registration Contacts to register multiple staff for an exhibitor badge and manage their company’s registration list:
For staff to register themselves for an exhibitor badge:
Exhibitor Registration / Badge Pick-Up Hours
Exhibitor badges must be picked up onsite when you arrive at the show on the first floor of theMART at the Info Bar, under the Grand Stair.
Day | Hours |
Tuesday, June 7 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, June 8, | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Thursday, June 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Friday, June 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Sunday, June 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Monday, June 13 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, June 14 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, June 15 | 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Your company’s NeoCon Exhibitor Profile page is live and viewable to the public on the NeoCon Hub, also accessible via neocon.com
The NeoCon Hub provides an online connection to NeoCon 2022 with access to exhibitor profiles, floor plans, virtual CEUs, keynote livestreams and in-platform networking with the NeoCon community, before, during and after the show.
Completing your Exhibitor Profile allows both onsite and virtual NeoCon registrants to learn about your company, locate your company on the floor plan, search by products, categories, and vertical markets, as well as network with your company, drop a business card and schedule virtual meetings, between April 12 and July 15.
Log in to your Exhibitor Profile (Must be your company's designated NeoCon 2022 Marketing Contact to login)
Contact Molly Wilson with any Marketing Contact updates.
Exhibitor Profile Upgrades: Upgrade to a Premium Profile Package, which offers more product and collateral uploads and embedded videos. Upgrades can be made with your Exhibitor Profile page, towards the end of the form.
Standard Profile (Free)
• Company Information
• Location (link to and from floorplans)
• Exhibitor Branded Banner
• Networking: Chat/Appointments
• 6 Content/Collateral Uploads*
• 3 Products in Product Module
Premium Profile ($500)
• Company Information
• Location (link to and from floorplans)
• Exhibitor Branded Banner
• Networking: Chat/Appointments
+ 10 Content/Collateral Uploads*
+ 10 Products in Product Module
+ Company Videos (up to 5)
Exhibitor Profile Analytics Dashboard Add-On ($100)
Add-on an Exhibitor Profile Analytics Dashboard to view detailed metrics on NeoCon registrants' interaction with your company’s Exhibitor Profile Page
Book in the official NeoCon hotel block and choose from a variety of popular hotels with exclusive NeoCon amenities and a diverse set of room types for any type of traveler. In partnership with onPeak, we've secured discounted rates at a selection of Chicago hotels. Through onPeak we're able to offer you convenient and affordable options for your trip to NeoCon 2022. onPeak is the only hotel provider endorsed by NeoCon 2022, and we encourage you to book through them early for the best selection and price. Additionally, booking through onPeak allows you to make adjustments without penalty.
In an effort to streamline dock operations, we have changed our process for NeoCon 2022; therefore all deliveries arriving after May 16 in trucks larger than 12’ high and 30’ long, must be scheduled with our dock at docklabor@themart.com.
Dock Operations
The Mart Dock will operate during its regular business hours below until Sunday June 5th. Please schedule your dock time and labor by emailing docklabor@themart.com with a minimum of 36 hours notice.
Regular Dock Hours: M-F 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 4:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NeoCon Showroom Schedule
In an effort to provide the best experience possible for our attendees, the NeoCon team plans to be “show ready” by the end of the Friday June 10. While we discourage keeping anything in the corridor and prohibit this practice for more than a day, we understand that it’s unavoidable in special cases; therefore we ask that you do not have anything in the corridor after Thursday June 9 at 3:00 p.m. Please also have all construction barricades removed at this time and make every effort to have your showroom completed, with all furniture moved in, by Friday June 10, at 3:00 p.m. This will allow us to place NeoCon specific signage in the corridors, clean the carpets, and touch up paint so that your NeoCon environment looks great for your early visitors and sales meeting on Saturday!
Temporary Storage
We will not be able to offer shared storage for NeoCon 2022. Please plan accordingly. If you have to store product locally, please check with several nearby storage facilities, including:
Construction
The Mart has the right to approve your construction plans. If you haven’t already done so, please share your renovation plans with Nora Bullard from our Construction Services Team. Nora can be reached at nbullard@themart.com. Construction standards and a list of approved contractors can be found here
Active Badge Scanning: Showrooms and 7th Floor Booths
XPress Leads: Lead retrieval is available to order for NeoCon 2022, through NeoCon official vendor, XPress Leads. Don't miss a single sales lead! Not everyone will carry a business card, however every attendee will have a badge with a QR code for you to scan. Xpress Leads Fact Sheet
Please note discounted rates deadlines:
Early Discount : 3/24/22
Late Discount: 05/05/22
For more information please contact XPress Leads; 800-746-9734, xpressleadpro@cdsreg.com or to order lead retrieval, click here
Passive Badge Scanning: Showrooms Only
SmartZone RFID Trackers: Once again, we are offering NeoCon showrooms the opportunity to rent SmartZone RFID trackers. Each NeoCon 2022 badge will include a unique RFID code, which will allow for passive tracking of attendees in and out of the building.
As a showroom, you may utilize this technology by renting a SmartZone tower and placing it within your showroom to automatically capture contact details and demographics of attendees entering your showroom. This technology can be used in addition to Lead Retrieval scanning offered by Xpress Leads.
For more details on SmartZone RFID trackers, click here
AV/Computer/Plasma Rentals & Services
Catering
Chair/Table/Linen Rentals
Signage and Graphics
Floral Rental
Plant/Tree Rental
Specialty Furniture Rental
International Shipping Broker
Photography and Video Services
Temp Staffing
Any exhibitor or showroom planning to host an event or large meeting in their booth or showroom must notify show management in advance using the online notification form by the deadline date, May 13, 2022.
Event Rules and Regulations
7th Floor Exhibitors
Showrooms
There are many companies that lead you to believe that they are affiliated with NeoCon or a vendor for NeoCon. A few of the services they offer are databases, list rentals, and housing services.
We will never provide our attendee or exhibitor lists to outside parties. Any solicitations you receive claiming they can provide you with NeoCon affiliated lists or databases are UNAUTHORIZED.
NeoCon’s official housing partner is OnPeak. We are not affiliated with any other company who may offer you hotel services.
If you are contacted by any outside company you find suspicious or are unsure whether they are a legitimate authorized vendor for this event, please forward to us at neoconshows@themart.com. If they use the NeoCon name we will send a cease & desist letter.
What can you do to stop the E-mails from these companies?
Hit reply to the e-mail and type REMOVE FROM LIST in the subject line and hit send.
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 2022 continues with a streamlined submission process, and a robust marketing campaign including enhanced branding, programming, events, and digital content. The awards program will feature entries in 54 product categories evaluated by a diverse jury of leading architects, designers, specifiers and facility managers with expertise spanning commercial, healthcare, institutional and hospitality sectors. This year’s awards program will also include enhanced marketing and promotional benefits for both entrants and winners, before, during and after the show.
Please see key dates below. Click on Entry Rules for full competition details.
Submission Platform Now Open. CLICK HERE to login in or set up a new account.
Eligibility:
Manufacturers who are showroom tenants of theMART and exhibitors of NeoCon, June 13-15, 2022, are eligible to enter new products introduced since June 1, 2021.
Submission Deadlines and Fees:
Entry Type | Fee | Date
Early | $700.00 | Thursday, April 14
Regular | $800.00 | Thursday, May 5
Late | $900.00 | Thursday, May 19
Winner’s Awards Event:
Monday, June 13, during NeoCon 2022 at theMART
Questions? Email: bestofneocon@themart.com
We strive to provide our exhibitors with an array of onsite and digital sponsorship opportunities that will fit your needs in this new environment and allow your company to market your brand both at the show and in the months leading up to the show in unique and effective ways.
Please contact Lindsey Martin to learn more and reserve your sponsorships.
As we countdown to NeoCon 2022, June 13-15, we will continue to unite the design community and provide valuable content and programming in the months leading up to the show. All of the action takes place on neocon.com and NeoCon's social media platforms.
Outlined below are social media opportunities that 2022 exhibitors can take advantage of now. We are accepting everything on a rolling, first-come, first-served, basis.
Free Social Media Opportunities
We are curating content for the ongoing feed across the NeoCon platforms which includes: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Here are some themes that we consider—please submit material for editorial consideration and be sure to include any links or relevant hashtags we should incorporate:
Social Media Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’d like to control the message, we offer dedicated social media content opportunities for a fee. Please contact emma@novitapr.com for more details and to reserve your spot.
Effective media relations strengthen and complement the sales and marketing strategies you implement surrounding your presence at NeoCon®.
Our PR firm, Novità Communications, will be promoting the show and its exhibitors in the months leading up to the event through strategic outreach to print, digital, and broadcast outlets. They will also be hosting hundreds of media outlets onsite during NeoCon in the Press Office. Please be sure to alert Novità if you are launching a new product, celebrating a milestone, or have any additional company updates. In addition, please let them know if you are planning any media events in your showroom or booth during NeoCon. You can reach Novità by contacting Emma Reuland at emma@novitapr.com / (718) 510-2810. We will also be sending out regular exhibitor communication emails with links to submit your pre-show materials, which we can leverage in the months leading up to the show. If an outside PR firm is handling your media relations, kindly share this information with them. Below is a more detailed overview of their plan for collecting and sharing exhibitor assets and press materials.
Virtual Press Kit
Following the success of NeoCon 2021, finalized press kits for the 2022 edition will be accepted in digital format ONLY through our virtual NeoCon 2022 Press Kit, in order to streamline the media’s access to exhibitor products and to make it more convenient for both attending editors and those who cannot attend. This will serve as our official online press room and is once again hosted through Box.com. We will be sharing this press kit wide so there is opportunity for exposure to a broader media audience. We realize these materials do not get completed until the weeks and sometimes days leading up to the show, but we can provide you with the unique link ahead of time so each exhibitor can have their own dedicated folder where they can upload their product images, press releases, and video assets as they finalize. Please email emma@novitapr.com to receive a unique link to your exhibitor folder and for directions to upload to Box.com. You may also keep some physical press kits on hand in your booth or showroom during the event. If your company would like to offer attending media a gift in the Press Office, please reach out to the Novità team to coordinate. For pointers on press kits, please see below.
What is a press kit?
A press kit is an information packet conveniently assembled for the media to review and potentially utilize in their digital and/or print coverage.
What goes into a press kit?
What is a press release?
A press release is a brief announcement, which contains newsworthy material. “News” is the operative word. The press release should outline the new collections/products/innovations that you are launching at NeoCon 2022. A release is written in the style of an article (in the third person). This means that parts of – or the whole – release could be used “as is” in a publication. It concludes with a “boilerplate,” which is a background paragraph on your company. Press releases are usually one to two pages in length. Be sure to include company name, media contact, and NeoCon showroom or booth #.
NeoCon partners with the top media organizations in the industry. Maximize your company’s visibility before, during and after NeoCon with our 2022 media partners.
NeoCon 2022 Media Partner Advertising Contacts and Media Kits
Interior Design Official Show Daily & Directory
Interior Design assures brand placement in front of the entire contract design industry during this key product introduction time.
The Official NeoCon Directory, produced by Interior Design, is the official guide to NeoCon, distributed onsite to all attendees during the show. It is the only publication that provides attendees with exhibitor locations, floor plans and seminar details.
The Show Dailies are the definitive news and product sources published each day at NeoCon. The Show Dailies are distributed at the show and shared digitally with the NeoCon community and Interior Design’s Top 100 Giants of Design Firms. Want to get the word out to A+D? Let Interior Design know about programs, product presentations, parties, exhibitions, and special events you are hosting during NeoCon. For more information contact idsales@interiordesign.net
NeoCon SELECT
Interior Design maximizes participating brands’ exposure and gives them the edge at NeoCon with SELECT, the most comprehensive and effective way to drive specifiers to a showroom or booth. Interior Design gets designers to visit SELECT showrooms and booths with on-site signage and in-book branding. 2021 coverage will include September NeoCon Preview, December NeoCon Wrap, the Official NeoCon Show Directory, and NeoCon Official Show Dailies. For more information contact idsales@interiordesign.net
Metropolis: Specify—Interiors Make an Impact
Now in its third year, Metropolis’ Specify will help architects and designers identify the best new products across sectors that make a positive impact on health, equity, and the environment. Dedicated to NeoCon, Specify will be distributed onsite at the show and a digital version will be emailed to registered NeoCon attendees and Metropolis subscribers. Specify is a take-home from the fair that can be used throughout the year as a handy reference for specifiers and decision makers, helping them make the right choices in products, custom manufacturing, and partnerships.
For more information, please contact Tamara Stout, Director of Advertising, tstout@sandowdesign.com or 917.449.2845 or Tina Brennan, VP, Marketing at tbrennan@sandowdesign.com or 646.488.6712.
Metropolis Sustainability Lab at NeoCon
Calling all NeoCon exhibitors with a sustainability message to be a part of Metropolis Sustainability Lab at NeoCon
The Metropolis Sustainability Lab at NeoCon is a fully integrated exhibit and gathering space brought to you by Metropolis in partnership with NeoCon. The Sustainability Lab will feature an exhibit area showcasing information and insights from Metropolis and its partners. There will be scheduled guided tours of the Sustainability Lab, networking opportunities, and targeted happenings throughout the three days. Also, Metropolis will be organizing showroom crawls to take a group of architects and designers from the Lab around to the Lab Partner showrooms on a guided tour.
As a NeoCon exhibitor you can reach a targeted and highly engaged audience with your sustainability message and initiatives. Become a Lab Partner and you will have the tools to tell your sustainability story and connect directly with the A&D community, providing them with the solutions they seek. Plus, Lab Partners get special offers and rates on a range of marketing solutions with Metropolis.
Please contact your Metropolis representative or Tina Brennan, VP Marketing, at tbrennan@sandowdesign.comor 646-488-6712 for more information on this opportunity.
Archiproducts Membership
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.
Our partnership with NeoCon gives exhibitors the unique opportunity to join Archiproducts with a special offer (20% off your membership plan) and to be part of our NeoCon 2022 Special Showcase, dedicated to the excellence of the commercial design world in terms of sustainability, product collections, and projects. Find out more about all the benefits of our Membership by getting in touch with our team at sales@archiproducts.com using code NEOCON2022 in the email subject. Don’t Miss Out
Design Milk Special Advertising Packages
Nothing tells the story of your brand better than a well-crafted article or social campaign that leverages the trusted Design Milk brand name and editorial voice. From interviews and product features, to process stories and trends pieces, Design Milk can customize a feature just for your brand—all with special, exclusive discounted rates for NeoCon exhibitors. With over 500k+ readers monthly and more than 8 million social media followers, Design Milk’s popular platform will help you build awareness and create buzz across our expansive community, while increasing your followers and engaging with the right customers.
Don’t delay—spots are limited! Contact Dixie Duncan, Director of Strategic Partnerships at @dixie@design-milk.com \\\ 206-321-2848
If you receive any type of solicitation from Oser Communications regarding a “NeoCon Hospitality and Design Show Daily”—please note that this publication is in no way affiliated with NeoCon and will not be distributed through us or onsite at NeoCon/The Mart in any way.
The Industry's most coveted awards take place at NeoCon. Be sure to enter your products by the deadlines below.
Best of NeoCon Awards
Early Deadline: Thursday, April 14 | $700.00
Regular Deadline: Thursday, May 5 | $800.00
Late Deadline: Thursday, May 19 | $900.00
Winners' Awards Event: Monday, June 13 | during NeoCon 2022 at theMART
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 Awards Submission Details
Interior Design HiP at Neocon Awards
Entry Deadline: April 27
Interior Design's HiP at NeoCon Awards is a recognition program honoring commercial industry pioneers and innovative product design. Winners and honorees will be announced live at an exclusive event held at The Mart on Sunday, June 12, 2022, and during a virtual coverage on DesignTV by SANDOW.
MetropolisLikes at NeoCon
Submissions now closed.
The viral awards program #MetropolisLikes returns, with Metropolis editors awarding the top designs of NeoCon 2022. Winners will be published in Specify, announced live on metropolismag.com, Twitter, and Instagram (@MetropolisMag).
IIDA Showroom & Booth Design Competition
NeoCon Exhibitors Enter Today!
Submissions Due June 1
This design competition honors original interior design and the visual impact of permanent NeoCon showrooms, temporary booths, and pop-up exhibitors with an emphasis on the innovative use of product, materials, space, color, texture, and environmental graphics. Entries will be reviewed onsite by a jury of influential design leaders and specifiers from the commercial interior design industry on Sunday, June 1.
Winners will be notified on Sunday, June 11 with winners publicly honored on IIDA.org, social media platforms, and through the official press release sent to key industry publications the morning show opens. All winning spaces will be on exhibit throughout the show.
Sign up for Designed for Excellence, IIDA’s competition newsletter, to stay up to date!
