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Exhibitor Resources

Welcome to the NeoCon 2025 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 2025 opportunities and information becomes available.

2025 SHOW INFO

2025 Show Dates and Times

Monday, June 99:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 109:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 119:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Future Show Dates

June 8-10, 2026
June 14-16, 2027
June 12-14, 2028
June 11-13, 2029
June 10-12, 2030

Show Contacts

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


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


Marketing


Programming


Meeting Planning & Special Events


Operations


Public Relations


Security

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

Health and Safety

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 2025.

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

NeoCon Logos, Images and Calendar Listing

Use the NeoCon logos and images from the press gallery to market your presence at NeoCon 2025.

Visit the NeoCon Press Image Gallery

Calendar Listing

NeoCon® | June 9-11, 2025 | THE MART, Chicago
NeoCon, the world’s leading platform and most important event for the commercial interiors industry, returns June 9-11, 2025, 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.

PLANNING FOR NEOCON 2025

Exhibitor Contact Form (Required)

In order for your company to register for exhibitor badges and manage its company profile in the NeoCon Exhibitor Directory for NeoCon 2025, we require a Registration Contact and a Marketing Contact from each showroom and booth exhibiting at the show. Click the link below to manage your contacts.

NeoCon 2025 Exhibitor Contact Form

Exhibitor Registration

NeoCon 2025 Exhibitor Registration opens February 3.

Each exhibiting company has been asked to designate an Exhibitor Registration Contact, who is assigned a specific password that allows them to register their staff for the show (password 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.

If you need to update your company's Exhibitor Registration Contact, please email Molly Wilson.


Exhibitor Registration / Badge Pick-Up Hours

Exhibitor badges must be picked up onsite when you arrive at the show on the first floor of THE MART at the Info Bar, under the Grand Stair.

Day

Hours

Tuesday, June 3

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 5

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, June 6

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 7

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 8

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, June 9

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 10

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 11

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Company Profiles - Exhibitor Directory

The NeoCon Exhibitor Directory includes virtual floor plans and company profiles, which are searchable by company name, product categories, vertical markets, location, 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.

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.

Hotels

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 2025. onPeak is the only hotel provider endorsed by NeoCon 2025, 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 2025 Show Now

Contracts, Payments/Operations & Booth Services (7th Floor Booths)

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

Data Capture Services (Badge Scanning - Passive and Active)

Active Badge Scanning: Showrooms and 7th Floor Booths

XPress Leads: Lead retrieval is available to order for NeoCon 2024, 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.

For more details and to order lead retrieval, click here

Please note rate deadlines:
Early Pricing: 3/20/25
Advanced Pricing: 5/1/25

For more information please contact XPress Leads; 800-746-9734, xpressleadpro@maritz.com


Passive Badge Scanning (RFID): Showrooms Only

SmartZone RFID Trackers: Once again, we are offering NeoCon showrooms the opportunity to rent SmartZone RFID trackers. Each NeoCon 2025 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

To place your order, click here

Please note rate deadlines:
Early Pricing: Before 3/14/25
Advance Pricing: After 3/14/25
Standard Pricing: After 5/16/25

Questions? visit www.ConventionStrategy.com or email sales@cstrategy.com or call (301) 656-7521, Ext. 211

Guidelines for Events/Catering Held within Showrooms and Booths

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 12, 2025.


Event Rules and Regulations

  • If you plan to host more than one event, a separate online form for each event should be completed.
  • All exhibitors and sales representatives must have a badge before being allowed on the show floors.

7th Floor Exhibitors

  • All events/meetings on the 7th floor must be held during move-in or show hours.
  • Events or meetings on the 7th floor on Sunday, June 8 must conclude no later than 4:00 p.m. All exhibitors must leave the 7th floor at this time.
  • Events or meetings on the 7th floor that occur on show days must end by: 5:00 p.m. on June 9-10 and 3:00 p.m. on June 11. Extensions will not be allowed.

Showrooms

  • Contact the Property Management Office at propertymanager@themart.com if you require the use of any common areas outside the threshold of your showroom, including, but not limited to, corridors, pass-throughs, service corridors, elevator lobbies, janitor closets. Use of common areas without authorization and the use stairways and landings is strictly prohibited. Proper licensing and applicable fees for common area use must be coordinated prior to your event.
  • Provide your Janitorial Contractor with the hours their services are required, with a special focus on the event area, as well as the catering staging area.

Beware of Companies that Solicit Exhibitors

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.

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Best of NeoCon Awards

BON 25 Web Slide


The Best of NeoCon 2025 Submission Site will open in March.

Established in 1990, Best of NeoCon is the official awards program that recognizes exceptional new products in 55 product categories from show exhibitors across various commercial sectors, including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and education.

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. Jurors will bestow Gold and Silver awards alongside honors in innovation, sustainability, and business impact at a live awards event on Monday morning of NeoCon.

Business Impact
Entrants will have the opportunity to opt-in to the Business Impact component of the awards program, which will undergo additional evaluation on-site by a panel of business journalists from leading publications.

Promotional Benefits
The awards program includes enhanced marketing and promotional benefits for both entrants and winners, before, during, and after the show.

Eligibility:
Manufacturers who are showroom tenants of THE MART and exhibitors of NeoCon, June 9-11, 2025, are eligible to enter new products introduced since June 1, 2024.

Questions? Email: bestofneocon@themart.com

Click here to see the gallery of Best of NeoCon 2024 winners.

Partner Awards

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


Interior Design HiP Awards

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


MetropolisLikes at NeoCon

MetropolisLikes is back, spotlighting the best designs from NeoCon 2025. METROPOLIS editors will honor top achievers, featured in SPECIFY and celebrated on metropolismag.com and METROPOLIS digital channels. Recognize and applaud design excellence with us.


20th Annual IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition at NeoCon
Submissions Open in March 2025


The IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition at NeoCon 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 8. Winners will be 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 will be on exhibit throughout the show.

See the 2024 IIDA Showroom & Booth Design Competition Winners.

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

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS SUPPORT

Digital and Onsite Sponsorship Opportunities

We provide our exhibitors with an array of onsite and digital sponsorship opportunities that will allow your company to share its brand initiatives both at the show and in the months leading up to the show in unique and effective ways.

NeoCon 2025 Sponsorship Deck

Please contact Lindsey Martin to learn more and reserve your sponsorships.

Sponsorship Artwork Specifications, Templates, Forms and Floor Plans

SOUTH DRIVE BANNERS / ELEVATOR DECALS

Submit Artwork to ER2 by April 15, 2025: Upload Instructions



DIGITAL KIOSKS / BANNER ADS

Submit artwork to lmartin@themart.com no later than May 1, 2025

Submit artwork to mwilson@themart.com. Ads will be posted within 2 business days of receiving them, Jan 1 - Jun 30.



SOCIAL MEDIA SPONSORSHIPS

Upload content to social media form 7 business days prior to deployment date.

Social Media Opportunities and Toolkit

As we countdown to NeoCon 2025, June 9-11, 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 across NeoCon's social media platforms.

Outlined below are social media opportunities that 2025 exhibitors can take advantage of now.

Complimentary Social Media Opportunities
We are curating content for the ongoing feed across the NeoCon platforms which includes Instagram, Facebook, 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:

  • New Product Introductions: NeoCon is known for product launches. We can’t include everything, but we regularly pull from this content for potential features in product round-ups. Please submit your content here
  • Call for Projects: We are seeking high-resolution images of commercial design projects that feature products from NeoCon exhibiting companies. Please submit your content here
  • General Company News: Do you have some company news you would like us to share? Please submit here
  • Join The Conversation on Social:
    Be sure to interact with us across our various social media platforms: Instagram (@NeoCon_Shows), Facebook (@NeoConShows), and LinkedIn (@NeoCon). We encourage you to use these outlets as a tool to spread the news about your presence, promotions, & products at NeoCon.
  • Social Toolkit Coming Soon! Take advantage of the building buzz by promoting your products and participation on social media. Simply add a NeoCon sticker to your product images, copy and paste the pre-packaged social media posts to your social media channels, and hit post to join the growing NeoCon 2025 stream and bring enhanced exposure and awareness to your brand.

Social Media Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’d like to control the message, we offer dedicated social media content opportunities for a fee. Please contact katiefosdick@novitapr.com for more details and to reserve your spot.

NeoCon 2025 Social Media Sponsorships

Press Inquiries

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. 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.