• Monday, October 4 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 5 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 6 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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 2021. onPeak is the only hotel provider endorsed by NeoCon 2021, 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 2021 Show Now

Please note that the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza is undergoing renovations and will not be available for NeoCon 2021. Check back for 2022 reservations.

In order to attend NeoCon 2021, all participants, including exhibitors and their staff, must register and also provide proof of COVID vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours of the show. NeoCon is partnering with Health Pass by CLEAR for easy, fast and secure COVID screening. Please visit the COVID Screening information page for details.

For the most efficient entry possible, every NeoCon participant should enroll with CLEAR before the event to complete their COVID-19 pre-screening. Registrants unable to complete COVID screening via Health Pass by CLEAR will be able to provide COVID screening credentials onsite at registration.

NeoCon 2021 Exhibitor Registration is now open.

New this year, each exhibiting company has designated an Exhibitor Registration Contact and has been assigned a specific password that will be required in order for staff to register for the show.

This new 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:

• Go to EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CONTACT DASHBOARD (Exhibitor Registration Contacts have already received their company's password in a separate email)

For staff to register themselves for an exhibitor badge:

• Go to INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION (Will need your company password from your Exhibitor Registration Contact)

Exhibitor Registration / Badge Pick-Up Hours (Floor 1, Info Bar, under the Grand Stair)

To accommodate all deliveries, you are required to reserve dock time by emailing the dock at [email protected] at least 36 hours in advance. Deliveries will be received for NeoCon showrooms August 30-September 12 only. Your delivery will be given a designated time to arrive at the dock for unloading. If your truck arrives outside the designated time it will be sent away, regardless of the day. Dock hours are listed below.

• Regular Dock Hours: M-F 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM.
  
• Labor is available: M-F 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Please call ahead or email [email protected] to schedule if you need our assistance moving your product to your showroom.

Key Dates for NeoCon Showrooms

• August 16: Showroom Construction Complete
• August 30 - September 12: Product Shipment to theMART
• September 30 | 3 PM: Corridors must be clear
• October 1 | EOD: Show Ready

Contracts & Payment

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Operations & Booth Services

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Construction/Showroom Renovation

• Construction Services | 312.527.7570

Disabilities/Special Assistance

• Meeting Planning and Special Events | 312.527.4141
• Dock Appointments/Dock Labor/Shipping & Crating Services Merchandise Mart Loading Dock | 312.527.7559

Security

• The Mart Security Services | 312.527.7700

Exhibitor Sales

• Julie Amato Kohl | Vice President of NeoCon® Sales | [email protected] | 312.527.7083
• Madeleine Tullier | Director of NeoCon® Exhibit Sales | [email protected] | 312.527.7583

Exhibitor Relations

• Camillie Navarro | Exhibitor Relations Specialist – Tradeshow Finance | [email protected] | 312-527-7870

Marketing

• Lindsey Martin | Director of Marketing, NeoCon® Shows | [email protected]
• Amelia Boo | Marketing Manager, NeoCon® Shows | [email protected]

Programming/Conference

• Amelia Boo | Marketing Manager, NeoCon® Shows | [email protected]

Operations

• Walter Young | Exhibitor Service Supervisor | [email protected] | 312.527.7988

Meeting Planning & Special Events

• Elizabeth Waters | Director of Special Events | [email protected] | 312.527.7061
• Marie Straquadine | Event Manager | [email protected] | 312.527.7565

Public Relations

• Alexandra Zwicky | Novitá Communications | [email protected] | (917) 345-4683
• Nicole Haddad | Novitá Communications | [email protected] | (512) 784-6147
• Emma Reuland | Novitá Communications | [email protected] | (718) 510-2810

Management

• Myron Maurer | Chief Operating Officer
• Susan McCullough | Senior Vice President
• Byron Morton | Vice President of Leasing | [email protected]
• Lisa Simonian | Vice President of Marketing | [email protected]

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, September 1, 2021.

• Showroom/Booth Event Online Notification Form (Required if hosting an event during or after show hours.)
• Caterer Insurance Agreement (Required if using a catering service within your showroom/booth during or after show hours.)
• Catering Operational Guidelines
• Preferred Caterers

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, October 3, 2021 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 PM on October 4-6. Extensions will not be allowed.

Showrooms

• Contact the Property Management Office at [email protected] 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.

AV/Computer/Plasma Rentals & Services

• The Smart Source (formerly Abcom Rents)

Catering

• Preferred Caterers
• Caterer Insurance Agreement
• Caterer Operations Guideline

Chair/Table/Linen Rentals

• Marquee Event Rentals

Signage and Graphics

• ER2 Image Group

Floral Rental

• Artistic Blooms

Plant/Tree Rental

• FloralExhibits

Specialty Furniture Rental

• CORT Order Form / CORT Catalog
• AFR Order Form / AFR Catalog
• Marquee Event Rentals

International Shipping Broker

• Rogers Worldwide / FAQs

Photography and Video Services

• Oscar & Associates

Temp Staffing

• GCJ Hospitality Resources

• Floors 1 & 2
• Floor 7

XPRESS LEADS: Showrooms and 7th Floor Booths

Lead Retrieval is available to order for NeoCon 2021, through this year's 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 information please contact XPress Leads; 800-746-9734, [email protected] or to order lead retrieval, CLICK HERE

Please note: the early pricing deadline to order Lead Retrieval is Thursday July 15.

Xpress Leads Fact Sheet

SMARTZONE RFID Trackers: Showrooms Only

New this year, we are offering NeoCon showrooms the opportunity to rent SmartZone RFID trackers. Each NeoCon 2021 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 details and demographics of attendees entering your showroom. This technology can be used in addition to Lead Retrieval scanning offered by Xpress Leads.

CLICK HERE for more details on SmartZone RFID trackers.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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. Elevate your presence at NeoCon 2021:

NeoCon 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities - Digital and Onsite

As we countdown to NeoCon 2021, October 4-6, 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.

That's where you come in. We are seeking fresh content! Outlined below are opportunities that 2021 exhibitors can take advantage of now. We are accepting everything on a rolling, first-come, first-served, basis. You can also access the 2021 Sponsorship Deck here. Let us know if you have any questions.

FREE SOCIAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
We are curating content for the ongoing feed across the NeoCon platforms which includes: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 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 possible social media posting for product roundups/carousels. Please submit your content here.
• General Company News/Content: Do you have some company news you would like us to share? Please submit here.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you’d like to control the message, we offer dedicated social media content opportunities for a fee. They are outlined below. Please contact [email protected] for more details and to reserve your spot.

• NeoCon Product Spotlight: Spotlight of a product of your choice to be featured on NeoCon’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels at optimal times.
  • One product image: May 2021 through November 2021: $350
  • Slideshow of up to 8 images (8 images on Facebook and Instagram only; 1 image on Twitter): May 2021 through November 2021: $700

• NeoCon Instagram Story Takeover: Takeover NeoCon’s Instagram stories for one day with an opportunity to post 4–10 image frames. Includes 1 static post announcing the takeover on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds the morning of the takeover, static image chosen by the NeoCon team. May 2021 through November 2021: $2,500
• NeoConTV: We’re currently seeking submissions for a new IGTV series that goes behind the scenes with manufacturers and designers, offering insider looks into showrooms and new product launches. Is someone from your brand a mover and a shaker in the industry? Do you have a designer you collaborate with that would make a great interview? These 3-10 minute, professionally edited videos are a perfect opportunity for your design talent to speak about industry trends and dig in on the inspiration and process behind your latest products. May 2021 through November 2021: $3,500
• NeoCon “From the Community” Sponsored Blog Post: NeoCon’s “From the Community” blog has become a popular, widely read series featuring engaging and informative content from industry thought leaders. Through sponsorship, 2021 exhibitors have the opportunity to submit a piece for inclusion in the series. Content must be on a topic that appeals to the greater NeoCon audience. Materials must be pre-approved and must not feel too self- promotional (e.g. not heavily brand or product-oriented). Novità can work with exhibitors to solidify topic/theme and advise on copy/tone. Examples of these blog posts can be found here. May 2021 through November 2021: $3,500

Join The Conversation on Social
Be sure to interact with us across our various social media platforms: Facebook (@NeoConShows), Twitter (@NeoCon_Shows), and Instagram (@NeoCon_Shows). We encourage you to use these outlets as a tool to spread the news about your presence, promotions, & products at NeoCon.

This year, show press kits will be accepted in digital format ONLY. This is not only better for the environment, but it will be more convenient for editors. We are hosting an official NeoCon online press room through Box.com. Please note, this platform will host finalized press materials only (e.g. what you might have normally physically mailed to us or brought to the press room at the show). We know that in the months leading up to NeoCon you may have and will share images and information with the Novità team for use in their outreach, which has been most helpful. This will be the home for your more finalized, most up-to-date press materials highlighting your launches at the event. 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 now. Each exhibitor will have their own dedicated folder where they can upload their product images, press releases, and video assets (if applicable). Please email [email protected] 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. For pointers on press kits, please see the end of this email.

*PRESS KIT FAQS

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?

A press kit usually consists of the following:

• Labeled press release(s)*
• Labeled, high-res images (at least 300 dpi)
• Company fact sheet/brief company history (optional)
• Designer bios (if applicable)

*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 2021. 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 #.

Social Toolkit: NeoCon 2021 Exhibitors

As the commercial design industry looks forward to reuniting at NeoCon 2021 in Chicago this October, 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 2021 stream and bring enhanced exposure and awareness to your brand.

About NeoCon

NeoCon, the world’s leading platform and most important event for the commercial interiors industry, returns October 4-6, 2021 at theMART 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 in-person event showcases game-changing products and services from both leading companies and emerging talent—providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions. A robust educational program of keynote presentations and CEU sessions offers world-class expertise and insight about today’s most relevant topics as well as the future of commercial design. Visit www.neocon.com for additional information.

NeoCon Social Media Information

To download and use NeoCon social media graphics and stickers for posts, click here.

Find, follow and tag NeoCon on social media at the handles below:

To tie your posts to NeoCon streams on social media, add the hashtags included below to your posts:

Sample Social Media Posts

Instagram

[Option 1]

We are busy gearing up for an in-person @NeoCon_Shows October 4—6 and are ready to reunite in Chicago to celebrate the best innovations in commercial design. In the meantime, take a sneak peek at some of our latest launches that you can see up close at theMART this fall. Learn more at neocon.com.

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#NeoCon2021 #DesignAnew #NeoConExhibitor #NeoConCommunity #DesignStandsTogether #CommercialDesign #CommercialInteriors

[Option 2]

Join us October 4—6 at theMART in Chicago for NeoCon 2021! We are working hard to bring you wow-worthy design innovations and look forward to reuniting with the commercial design community for @NeoCon_Shows onsite event. We can’t wait to see you there—visit us at Booth/Showroom #__. Learn more at neocon.com.

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#NeoCon2021 #DesignAnew #NeoConExhibitor #NeoConCommunity #DesignStandsTogether #CommercialDesign #CommercialInteriors

Facebook

[Option 1]

We are busy gearing up for an in-person @NeoConShows October 4—6 and are ready to reunite in Chicago to celebrate the best innovations in commercial design. In the meantime, take a sneak peek at some of our latest launches that you can see up close at theMART this fall. Learn more at neocon.com.

[Option 2]

Join us October 4—6, in person, at theMART in Chicago for NeoCon 2021! We are working hard to bring you wow-worthy design innovations and look forward to reuniting with the commercial design community for @NeoConShows onsite event. We can’t wait to see you there—visit us at Booth/Showroom #__. Learn more at neocon.com.

Twitter

[Option 1]

Join us Oct. 4—6 at theMART in Chicago for #NeoCon2021! We’re working hard to bring you wow-worthy design innovations & look forward to reuniting with the commercial design community for @NeoCon_Shows onsite event. Visit us at Booth/Showroom #__. Details → neocon.com

[Option 2]

We are spending the coming months preparing for @NeoCon_Shows to reunite the commercial design industry with the best innovations in commercial design. Take a sneak peek at some of our latest launches that you can see up close at theMART October 4—6 at #NeoCon2021.

LinkedIn

We are busy gearing up for an in-person #NeoCon2021 and are looking forward to reuniting in Chicago October 4—6 to celebrate the best innovations in commercial design. While we are hard at work making sure that NeoCon 2021 is unforgettable, take a sneak peek at some of our latest launches that you can see up close at theMART this fall. Learn more at neocon.com.

NeoCon partners with the top media organizations in the industry. Maximize your company’s visibility before, during and after NeoCon with our 2021 media partners. Check back for additional 2021 media partner opportunities.

NeoCon 2021 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.

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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.

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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, [email protected] or 917.449.2845 or Tina Brennan, VP, Marketing at [email protected] 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 [email protected]or 646-488-6712 for more information on this opportunity.

INSPIRE by interiors+sources

The way we design has evolved as the technology available to us has progressed. Virtual reality and computer renderings have replaced pencil sketches and models. Now, in-person visits to showrooms and exhibits at tradeshows have become are complemented by virtual experiences. With that, i+s has partnered with several very talented Boston Architectural College students to bring together the best of both worlds and take your exhibit renderings, floor plans, or images and creating a unique, highly stylized hand sketch. This sketch is then digitized with detailed product information and links to your website, and promoted in big ways to our 35,000+ readers, hosted on NeoCon.com and our website.

See more here.

Email interiors+sources publisher Steven Sloan to learn more.

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 @[email protected] \\\ 206-321-2848

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 2021 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 [email protected] using code NEOCON2021 in the email subject. Don’t Miss Out

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

Submissions will open on June 1.

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 2021 edition will feature 58 product categories (17 new this year), a streamlined submission process, and a robust marketing campaign including new branding, programming, events and digital content.

Product submissions will open on June 1 and close on September 9. Exhibitors may enter any new products introduced to the U.S. market since NeoCon 2019.

Winners will be announced at an awards event at NeoCon 2021 on October 4 at theMART.

Stay tuned for entry details.

Interior Design HiP at Neocon Awards

Submissions Now Open, Entry Deadline: July 30

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, October 3, 2021, and during a virtual coverage on DesignTV by SANDOW.

Entry Submission Details

MetropolisLikes at NeoCon Awards

Submissions Open: July 6, Entry Deadline: August 6

Each year, Metropolis editors seek out the top designs in an awards program, MetropolisLikes. Winners are announced via metropolismag.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to a combined audience of 300,000+ followers. Products are featured in Specify, Metropolis’ NeoCon publication (distribution to 75,000 plus NeoCon A&D attendees), and companies receive a recognition piece to display in their showroom or exhibit space, delivered at NeoCon 2021. For more information go to metropolismag.com/metropolislikes

IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition

Open: July 2021
Close: September 2021
Judging: Sunday, October 3, 201 | Onsite

Does your NeoCon showroom or exhibition booth showcase dynamic, leading-edge design? Enter The IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition to have your space reviewed in-person at NeoCon by a panel of leading designers in the industry and showcase your designs that feature impactful visuals and outstanding use of materials, color, texture, lighting, and graphics. Additional details to follow.

Entry Submission Details

Let the A&D community and your clients know you are a part of NeoCon.

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NeoCon is the world’s leading platform and most important event for the commercial interiors industry, held at theMART 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 showcases game-changing products and services from both leading companies and emerging talent—providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions. A robust educational program of keynote presentations and CEU sessions offers world-class expertise and insight about today’s most relevant topics as well as the future of commercial design. NeoCon is open to trade, media, C-Suite executives and other industry-related professionals. www.neocon.com

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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 52nd 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

All sectors of the economy in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois are fully open and there are no capacity restrictions of any kind. Both the city and the state recently issued mandates that everyone over the age of 2 wear face coverings in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Masking remains opitional in outdoor settings, where the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower.

NeoCon will have measures and protocols in place to address any city, state, or CDC requirements and guidelines in effect in October and also to provide attendees with a high level of comfort attending NeoCon 2021.

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

• theMART 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

• theMART 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

• COVID screening (proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours of the show) is now required for all participants
• Low contact registration
• Masks or face coverings required for entry to building
• Elevator monitors to manage comfortable capacity
• A modified 7^th floor Exhibit Hall Layout at 60% booth capacity to allow for social distancing comfort
• Ample outdoor lounge space and low contact food service on the new River Park at theMART
• Hybrid programming with virtual CEU sessions and live onsite keynotes also available via livestream
• A new complementary online event platform offering virtual access to exhibitors, programming and networking

Chicago and Illinois are in Phase 5, which includes all sectors of the economy reopened with businesses, schools, and recreation resuming normal operations with new safety guidance and procedures, as well as conventions, festivals, and large events being able to take place.

Click on these links for the latest city and state updates: State of Illinois | City of Chicago