Events
There will be no shortage of celebratory events at NeoCon 2025. From networking happy hours to annual galas and award ceremonies, this year's schedule will spark collaboration and foster meaningful connections. Check back for more details.
INTERIOR DESIGN's HiP Awards + Party
Marshall's Landing, THE MART
Join INTERIOR DESIGN for an unforgettable evening at the 12th annual HiP Awards, where Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen will recognize excellence and innovation in commercial design at NeoCon 2025. Kicking off the show on Sunday, June 8, winning designers and manufacturers received their awards at the exclusive ceremony.
Revel in Design, IIDA's black-tie event
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
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 51st Annual Interior Design Competition and the 32nd Annual Will Ching Design Competition.
Best of NeoCon Awards Presentation
Live Stream at The Grand Stair & neocon.com
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 2025 will feature entries in 43 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.
Happy Together Hour
River Park, THE MART
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.
Designing a Better Chicago, a NeoCon After Party
SECRIST | BEACH
Join us for NeoCon's after party at the stunning new venue of Secrist Beach, graciously hosted by the Design Museum of Chicago. Let’s raise 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.
BIFMA Breakfast
Marshall's Landing, THE MART
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 is " Bring Impossible Ideas to Life".
