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Call for Programming

Call for Programming for NeoCon 2026 is now open!

Calling all innovative thinkers, industry leaders, and design experts—NeoCon is seeking forward-thinking voices bring bold perspectives and forward-thinking content to inspire and engage the NeoCon audience.

Submit your proposal to present in one of four formats: On-Site CEUs, Virtual CEUs, Workshops, or NeoCon Talks.

Click here to submit your proposal by January 15, 2026

Call For Programming Dates & Information

Submissions Open
October 30, 2025

Submissions may be considered for the following programming formats:

  • VIRTUAL CEU SESSIONS
    Pre-recorded, professionally produced 1-hour sessions available on the NeoCon Learning Hub Monday, June 8th through Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Virtual CEU Sessions will be approved by IDCEC and AIA.

  • ON-SITE CEU SESSIONS
    Select submissions will be chosen to present on-site at THE MART during NeoCon, June 8th - June 10th, 2026. On-site CEU Sessions will be approved by IDCEC and AIA.

  • WORKSHOPS
    Experiential, longform sessions - ranging from 1.5 -2 hours - unique to NeoCon. Attendees will engage in live practice-oriented learning. Offered during select timeslots onsite at THE MART during NeoCon, June 8th - June 10th, 2026.

  • NEOCON TALKS — in partnership with Design Milk
    Live 20-minute engaging, inspirational thought leadership presentations onsite at THE MART’s 7th Floor Exhibit Hall in the NeoCon Talks Lounge, June 8th & June 9th, 2026. NeoCon Talks showcases emerging influencers, impactful ideas and relevant insights aimed to ignite innovation. Talks will be recorded and distributed post-show.

Submissions Close
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Presentation Selection Notification
February 16, 2026

Questions? Contact NeoConCFP@themart.com