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Events

There was no shortage of celebratory events at NeoCon 2024. From networking happy hours to annual galas and award ceremonies, this year's schedule ignited collaboration and created meaningful connections. See the full list of events below. 

2024 Events

DIFFA Chicago Gala: DIFFA Through the Decades

DIFFA hosted an amazing evening on the river park at THE MART under the stars and celebrated the kickoff to NeoCon 2024!

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Interior Design's HiP Awards + Party

Interior Design hosted an unforgettable evening at the 11th annual HiP Awards, where Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen recognized excellence and innovation in commercial design at NeoCon 2024. Kicking off the show on Sunday, June 9, winning designers and manufacturers received their awards at the exclusive ceremony.

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Revel in Design, IIDA's black-tie event

Revel in Design is hosted by IIDA EVP and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA and features prominent international interior designers and global design manufacturers gathering to celebrate the design industry. The evening of powerhouse networking, delectable dining, and revelry honors the winners of two of the most prestigious design competitions in the interior design profession—the 50th Annual Interior Design Competition and the 31st Annual Will Ching Design Competition.

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Best of NeoCon Awards Presentation

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 2024 featured entries in 55 product categories evaluated by a diverse jury of leading architects, designers, specifiers and facility managers with expertise spanning commercial, healthcare, institutional and hospitality sectors.

Click here to learn more about the Best of NeoCon.

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ASID IL Luncheon

ASID Illinois hosted for their annual NeoCon Luncheon at their showroom on the 14th floor.

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SnapCab's ‘Space To Be You’ Pod Reveal Event

NeoCon is the place for all things design and innovation, and SnapCab kicked off the festivities by celebrating the exceptional talents and creative vision of designers in the industry in the North Lobby on the first floor of THE MART as they unveiled the winning pod design of 2024.

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IIDA’s 30th Anniversary Toast

It’s true: IIDA was founded 30 years ago in THE MART, during NeoCon 1994! IIDA and THE MART raised a glass at Marshall’s Landing and saluted 30 years of dedication to design and designers with IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst.

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MRL NeoCon After Hours Party

The annual MRL + NAIRC NeoCon AfterHours Party took place on Monday night of NeoCon 2024!

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ASID IL Student & Emerging Professionals Design Trivia & Prizes

ASID Illinois hosted a design trivia event with prizes, snacks and drinks provided!

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Toast to Fine Design

The showrooms on floors 6 & 14 offer the most innovative and inspirational selection of products on the market today for both indoor and outdoor design projects. Attendees stopped by for a floor-wide champagne reception.

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Happy Together Hour

NeoCon friends and colleagues had the opportunity to get together on THE MART's River Park Tuesday after the show and enjoy complimentary drinks and live music.

Sponsored by:
INDEAL and officeinsight

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Designing a Better Chicago, a NeoCon After Party

NeoCon's after party at the stunning new venue of Secrist Beach was graciously hosted by the Design Museum of Chicago. We raised a toast to another triumphant year of visionary international design and extended a warm welcome to the recipients of the Designing a Better Chicago Award, an impactful program by NeoCon and the Driehaus Foundation.

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BIFMA Breakfast

BIFMA’s annual breakfast brought together BIFMA members and all conference attendees for the last day of the NeoCon show offering social and networking opportunities accompanied by an industry-forward presentation. This year the presentation was focused on "Trends in Government Workplace Strategy".

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