Exhibitor Resources

June 14-16, 2027
June 12-14, 2028
June 11-13, 2029
June 10-12, 2030

Construction/Showroom Renovation

• Construction Services | (312) 527-7977

Disabilities/Special Assistance

• Meeting Planning and Special Events | Director of Special Events | liz@gcjmanagement.com | (312) 527-7061

Exhibitor Sales

• Julie Amato Kohl | Vice President of NeoCon Sales | jkohl@themart.com | (312) 527-7083
• Madeleine Tullier | Director of NeoCon Exhibitor Sales | mtullier@themart.com | (312) 527-7583

Exhibitor Relations

• Camillie Navarro | Exhibitor Relations Specialist – Tradeshow Finance | cnavarro@themart.com | (312) 527-7870

Loading Dock

• Dock Appointments/Dock Labor/Shipping & Crating Services Merchandise Mart Loading Dock | (312) 527-7559

Management

• Byron Morton | Vice President & Co-Head of Leasing | bmorton@themart.com
• Lisa Simonian | Vice President, Head of Trade Shows | lsimonian@themart.com

Marketing

• Lindsey Martin | Managing Director, Marketing | lmartin@themart.com
• Molly Wilson | Senior Marketing Manager | mwilson@themart.com

Programming

• Nubia Henderson | Director of Programming | nhenderson@themart.com

Meeting Planning & Special Events

• Elizabeth Waters | Director of Special Events | liz@gcjmanagement.com | (312) 527-7061

Operations

• Tradeshows Operations | tradeshow_operations@themart.com | (312) 820-1192

Public Relations

• Katie Fosdick | Novità Communications | katiefosdick@novitapr.com | (936) 931-9609
• Sarah Claypool | Novità Communications | sarah@novitapr.com | (718) 510-2810
• Sophia Anastasakis | Novità Communications | sophia@novitapr.com | (203) 826-6430

Security

• THE MART Security Services | (312) 527-7700

A number of measures and protocols will be in place to address any necessary city, state, or CDC guidelines in June and to provide everyone with a high level of comfort attending NeoCon 2026.

THE MART 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 THE MART and event measures include:

Optimized air filtration and circulation

• THE MART has implemented the latest guidance from ASHRAE and has worked with Infectious Disease Specialists and Mechanical Engineers to execute recommendations for indoor air quality and air filtration.
• There has been an increase in the amount of fresh air that is being circulated in the building. The entire building is also being flushed with 100% outside air two hours before and after business hours each day.
• The building's air handlers have a MERV-15 filter rating that is hospital-grade and higher than the majority of commercial buildings.

Enhanced cleaning protocols

• THE MART is employing aggressive cleaning protocols for all common areas of the building using approved products and protocol from public health agencies.
• Cleaning staff has been trained on the safe and healthy use of cleaning chemicals used in accordance with OSHA's Hazard Communication standards.
• There is frequent disinfection and cleaning of high touch surfaces, and electro-static spraying of elevators and other public spaces.
• Hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the lobby and showroom/exhibit floors.

Event measures

• Low contact registration
• Elevator monitors to manage comfortable capacity
• Ample outdoor lounge space and low contact food service on the River Park at THE MART
• Hybrid programming with virtual and live on-site options also available via livestream

Use the NeoCon logos and images from the press gallery to market your presence at NeoCon 2026.

Visit the NeoCon Press Image Gallery

Calendar Listing

NeoCon® | June 8-10, 2026 | THE MART, Chicago
NeoCon, the world’s leading platform and most important event for the commercial interiors industry, returns June 8-10, 2026, at THE MART in Chicago. Since launching in 1969, NeoCon has served as the annual gathering place for the commercial design world’s manufacturers, dealers, architects, designers, end-users, design organizations and media. The three-day event provides unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative products and solutions from leading companies and emerging talent, immersive and inspirational design experiences and events, as well as a robust programming schedule led by industry thought-leaders from diverse backgrounds, offering world-class expertise and insight into today’s most relevant topics. Visit neocon.com for additional information.

The NeoCon Exhibitor Directory includes virtual floor plans and company profiles, which are searchable by company name, product categories, vertical markets, location, designations, country, events and keywords. Company profiles can include product images, videos, and URL links.

COMPANY PROFILE LOGIN PAGE

If this is your first time logging in, your password will be "welcome". Upon logging in, you will be prompted to create your own password. To reset your password, enter your email address and click "Reset Password" and your password will automatically reset to, "welcome".

You may go back into your company profile at any time and make edits or additions up until the show.

New Features for 2025
We've introduced additional filters to make it easier for attendees to find your company. These new filters include:

• Contracts, Certifications, and Designations: Designers can search based on specific criteria relevant to their projects, making it easier to connect with companies that meet their needs.
• Country: Knowing the country of a manufacturer can be important for designers considering factors such as sustainability goals, lead times, and regional expertise.
• Events: Attendees can now filter by a list of showrooms/booths that have events in their space during NeoCon so they won't miss out on any key happenings.

Showrooms - please note that your NeoCon company profile is the same company profile that is also featured year-round on THE MART online building directory. We highly recommend that you review your current profile and make any necessary changes.

Should you have any questions regarding your company profile, contact Molly Wilson.

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 2026. onPeak is the only hotel provider endorsed by NeoCon 2026, 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.

Book for the 2026 Show Now

Contracts & Payment

Access your booth contract and make a payment.

Contracts and Payment Portal

Operations & Booth Services

Access booth service order forms and set-up information including show schedule, labor, drayage and shipping information for 7th floor exhibitors.

Booth Services Portal

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.

• Block the sender’s e-mail and the domain in your junk e-mail settings.
• Many junk e-mail settings will allow you to import a list of domains to block.

The Best of NeoCon 2025 Submission Site is Now Closed

A hallmark of NeoCon since 1990, Best of NeoCon serves as our industry's premier awards program honoring outstanding new products. In 2025, products across 43 CATEGORIES were evaluated on-site by a jury of top industry decision makers spanning commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors.

50 Jurors and In-Person Product Evaluations
Entering the Best of NeoCon competition provides your company access to a distinguished panel of more than 50 jurors, composed of top design professionals, specifiers, facility managers, and decision-makers. This select group will evaluate your product submissions in person, assessing each product first-hand before selecting the winners.

Why Enter?

• Unmatched Exposure: A distinguished jury of renowned architects, designers, specifiers, and facility managers will conduct rigorous hands-on assessments of submitted products.
• Live Recognition: Awards including Gold, Silver, Innovation, Sustainability, Business Impact, and Best of Competition will be announced at NeoCon’s high-profile event Monday morning of the show.
• Extensive Promotion: Entrants and winners receive year-round marketing benefits, increasing brand and product visibility before, during, and after NeoCon.

Special Award Categories:

• Business Impact
  Business Impact Awards, first introduced in 2022, will return to recognize products with the greatest potential to impact business effectiveness and success. Entrants may opt into an initial review by facility managers, end-users, real estate planners, and specifiers. Finalists will undergo a second round of evaluation by a panel of top-tier business journalists on-site from outlets like Fast Company, Forbes, and The Economist. A Business Impact Award win supports your product’s credibility in driving productivity, adaptability, sustainability ,and employee well-being.
  
• New for 2025! People's Choice Awards
  Attendees will have the chance to visit and vote for their favorite products from the Best of NeoCon award winners on-site Monday and Tuesday of the show. This exciting addition gives attendees a voice in recognizing the most impactful and innovative designs.

Eligibility:
Eligible products must have entered the U.S. market since June 2024 and be on display at NeoCon 2025. Products previously entered in Best of NeoCon 2024 are ineligible. Entrants must be NeoCon 2025 exhibitors.

Submission Fees and Deadlines:
Early Entry: $900.00 - March 1-31
Standard Entry: $1,000.00 - April 1-30
Early Entry: $1,100.00 - May 1-20
Business Impact Awards Consideration: Additional $250.00 per submission

Questions? Email: bestofneocon@themart.com

Click here to see the gallery of Best of NeoCon 2025 winners.

The industry's most coveted awards take place at NeoCon. Be sure to enter your products by the deadlines below. Check back for 2026 entry details.

INTERIOR DESIGN HiP Awards

INTERIOR DESIGN's HiP Awards is a recognition program honoring commercial industry pioneers and innovative product design.

See the 2025 HiP Awards Winners

21st Annual IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition at NeoCon

The IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition honors original interior design and the visual impact of permanent showrooms, temporary booths, and pop-up exhibitors with an emphasis on the innovative use of product, materials, space, color, texture, and environmental graphics. Entries were reviewed onsite by a jury of influential design leaders and specifiers from the commercial interior design industry on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Winners were notified on Sunday, June 8 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 were on exhibit throughout the show.

See the 2025 IIDA Showroom & Booth Design Competition Winners.

Sign up for Designed for Excellence, IIDA’s competition newsletter, to stay up to date!

Effective media relations strengthen and complement the sales and marketing strategies you implement surrounding your presence at NeoCon®.

Our PR & digital marketing partner, Novità Communications, will be promoting the show and its exhibitors in the months leading up to the event through strategic outreach to print, online, and broadcast outlets. They will also be hosting hundreds of media representatives onsite 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 Katie Fosdick at katiefosdick@novitapr.com. 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.

Digital Press Kit

We will be hosting a centralized digital press kit for NeoCon 2025. This curated resource will streamline media access to exhibitor products, benefiting both attending and remote editors.

Exhibitors can email their finalized NeoCon 2025 press materials—including high-resolution product images, press releases, and video assets—directly to Sophia Anastasakis at sophia@novitapr.com.

The Novità team will organize and manage the materials in a centralized Dropbox folder, ensuring everything is easily accessible for the media.

We will share this resource widely before, during, and after the show to maximize media exposure for your brand.

For questions or to submit materials, please contact Sophia Anastasakis. Be on the lookout for more details in our regular exhibitor communication emails.