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NeoCon Podcast Lounge

The NeoCon Podcast Lounge is back in a fresh new location on the 3rd floor! Join us for a dynamic lineup of SURROUND Podcast Network shows, recorded live and giving attendees a front-row seat to real-time conversations with some of the most influential voices in the industry. Step inside the studio to feel the energy, connect with podcast hosts, and enjoy exclusive giveaways and hospitality. 

Check out the full show lineup and make plans to be part of this can’t-miss experience.

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Show Lineup

  • Monday, June 9, 10:30 A.M. CDT

SURROUND Presents

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Host
  • Helene Oberman
    Managing Director, INTERIOR DESIGN Magazine

Guest
  • Neel Bradham
    CEO & Managing Director, Parador

SURROUND Presents explores the untold stories and unique innovations within the design world, offering a fresh perspective for designers, architects, and built environment specialists. Each episode presents diverse themes, giving a platform to showcase best-of and new voices from the SURROUND family, plus opportunities for custom content from industry partners.

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  • Monday, June 9, 12:00 P.M. CDT

Design Nerds Anonymous

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Host
  • Amanda Schneider
    President, ThinkLab

Guests
  • Cindy Kaufman
    Vice President of Marketing, Mannington Commercial

  • Kaelynn Reid
    Certified Design Futurist, Kimball International

  • Ethan Barbour
    Intermediate Designer, IA Interior Architects

A cross-generational panel tackling the bold question: How will AI, sustainability, and Gen Alpha shape the world we’re already building?

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  • Monday, June 9, 12:30 P.M. CDT

Deep Green

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Host
  • Avinash Rajagopal
    Editor in Chief, METROPOLIS

Guests
  • Lisa Brunie-McDermott
    Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, HNI

  • Madison Gentry
    Architectural Products Sales Enablement Manager, Allsteel

Deep Green is a show about how the built environment impacts climate change and equity. Buildings are some of the biggest things we make as human beings. In these bi-weekly episodes, we explore how through understanding buildings, cities, and all the things that go into them, we can do better for the environment and all life on this planet.

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  • Monday, June 9, 2:00 P.M. CDT

Sense of Space

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Hosts
  • Faraz Shah
    Brand Director, Turf Design

  • Ella Hazard
    Designer and Turf Collaborator

Guests
  • Carolyn Noble
    Principal, Ames Design Collective

  • Elizabeth Von Lehe
    Design Director, HDR

An architect and designer are on a journey to help their community understand the nuances of designing for the built environment. Join Ella Hazard and Faraz Shah through questions and conversations while they explore all the stuff we interact with as designers, architects, and people.

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  • Monday, June 9, 3:30 P.M. CDT

NeoConversations

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Host
  • AJ Paron
    EVP + Design Futurist, SANDOW DESIGN GROUP

Guests
  • Dean Lindsley
    Vice President, Pallas Textiles

  • Geraldine Blanchot Fortier
    Lead Textile Designer, Owner of Limn & Loom

NeoConversations takes you inside the heart of NeoCon, the premier event for the commercial interior design industry. These conversations peel back the layers of the event, providing both new and returning attendees with insights to enhance their experience.

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  • Tuesday, June 10, 9:00 A.M. CDT

Once Upon A Project

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Host
  • AJ Paron
    EVP + Design Futurist, SANDOW DESIGN GROUP

Guests
  • Shannon Crider Langley
    Workplace + Retail Marketing, Shaw Contract

  • Ashley Olson
    Design Director | Workplace + Hospitality Studio, Shaw Contract

  • Kaley Decker
    Workplace Wellness Consultant + Intuitive Life Coach

As interior designers, we’re accustomed to celebrating the end of a project. But what about the people and process behind those designs? Once Upon a Project delves into the stories of creating the spaces that we inhabit with the designers who dreamed them up. Join AJ Paron, EVP and Design Futurist of SANDOW DESIGN GROUP, in unraveling what it takes to bring interior design projects to fruition—from the designer’s inspiration to the setbacks, surprises, and serendipitous events along the way.

  • Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 A.M. CDT

Break Some Dishes

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Hosts
  • Jon Strassner
    Climate Consultant and Podcast Creator

  • Verda Alexander
    Editor At Large, METROPOLIS and Co-Founder, Studio O+A

Guests
  • Kathleen Egan
    CEO and Co-Founder, Ecomedes

  • Paul Shahriari
    Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Ecomdes

Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.

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  • Tuesday, June 10, 12:00 P.M. CDT

Podcasts & Pizza Panel

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Amanda Schneider
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Moderator
  • Rob Schulte
    Senior Producer, SURROUND Podcast Network

Panelists
  • Amanda Schneider
    Host of Design Nerds Anonymous & President, ThinkLab

  • Bobby Bonett
    Co-Host of Barriers to Entry & Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, SANDOW DESIGN GROUP

Whether you're podcast-curious or a podcast pro, there's a seat (and a slice) for you! Join us for a fun lunchtime convo about podcasting in the design world.

  • Tuesday, June 10, 1:15 P.M. CDT

Deep Green

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Host
  • Francisco Brown
    Senior Editor + Engagement Editor, METROPOLIS

Guest
  • Steve Kooy
    Director Health & Sustainability, BIFMA

Deep Green is a show about how the built environment impacts climate change and equity. Buildings are some of the biggest things we make as human beings. In these bi-weekly episodes, we explore how through understanding buildings, cities, and all the things that go into them, we can do better for the environment and all life on this planet.

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  • Tueday, June 10, 2:00 P.M. CDT

Barriers to Entry

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Hosts
  • Bobby Bonett
    Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, SANDOW DESIGN GROUP

  • Andrew Lane
    Co-Founder, digby

Guest
  • Chris Barton
    Founder & Creator, Shazam

Barriers to Entry is a design innovation podcast on the SURROUND Podcast Network. On each episode, we obsess over the not-too-distant future of the architecture, design and creative industries and the ideas, tools, technologies and talent that will take us there.

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  • Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 P.M. CDT

Once Upon A Project

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Host
  • AJ Paron
    EVP + Design Futurist, SANDOW DESIGN GROUP

Guests
  • Angela Allen
    Director of Product Marketing, KI

  • Jason Lazarz
    Regional A&D Director, KI

  • Juan Matta
    Research Manager for Education, KI

As interior designers, we’re accustomed to celebrating the end of a project. But what about the people and process behind those designs? Once Upon a Project delves into the stories of creating the spaces that we inhabit with the designers who dreamed them up. Join AJ Paron, EVP and Design Futurist of SANDOW Design Group, in unraveling what it takes to bring interior design projects to fruition—from the designer’s inspiration to the setbacks, surprises, and serendipitous events along the way.

Season 3 of Once Upon A Project is presented by KI.

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 11:30 A.M. CDT

The Resilience Lab

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Host
  • Rex Miller
    Owner, Go mindSHIFT

Guest
  • Kay Sargent
    Senior Principal, HOK

Hosted by researcher and author, Rex Miller, The Resilience Lab explores how we can integrate resilience into our work and our lives through the journey and stories of others. In a time when change is all around us, it's important that we seek/look to understand ourselves better and discover ways that we can grow through change.

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