On-Site CEUs

NeoCon 2026 will offer unparalleled on-site educational programming, presented by world-class experts on the latest strategies, emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and compelling concepts from leading associations, universities, architecture and design firms, manufacturers, and media outlets.

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Sustainable Trends in Architectural Lighting Design
June 8, 2026,
11:00am CDT 12:00pm EDT 10:00am MDT 9:00am PDT

Lighting

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2

This seminar will delve into the fascinating trends that are currently shaping the lighting design landscape. We will explore the latest movements in sustainable and wellness design, highlighting how these trends are driving innovation and influencing our approach to creating spaces that are both eco-friendly and conducive to well-being. Gain insights on cutting-edge trends in lighting products, and emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the industry. From smart lighting solutions to energy-efficient fixtures, you'll gain insights into the products that are setting new standards in performance and aesthetics. Finally, we will examine how these trends in lighting applications can help us meet sustainability goals while achieving extraordinary visual impact. You will learn how to create designs that not only reduce environmental footprints but also enhance the visual experience of the spaces we illuminate.

Ann Reo, AIA Assoc., IALD Assoc., IES
Design Director, HLB Lighting Design

Ann is a Director at HLB Lighting Design, the largest independent lighting design firm in the world, with a rich 30-year career in commercial lighting that encompasses architectural lighting design, lighting system design, and LED luminaire development. As a Chicagoan, Ann has been part of collaborative lighting design teams responsible for many of the city’s most recognizable projects, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Millennium Park, the Harold Washington Library, Bally’s Casino, and the O’Hare Hilton. In 2002, she founded an LED based commercial lighting fixture company, earning multiple design patents and industry honors, including Best New Product of the Year, before returning to architectural lighting design to focus on the integration of light, architecture, and technology. Today, Ann leads HLB’s Chicago studio and is a recognized industry authority.

Claudia Barrett
Designer, HLB Lighting Design

Claudia Barrett is a Designer in HLB Lighting Design’s Chicago studio, where her work bridges architectural rigor with a deeply artistic approach to light. With her experience in lighting design and a foundation in architecture, Claudia brings a hybrid perspective shaped by experience and curiosity. Her design sensibility is informed by early training in stage lighting, a passion for art, and an appreciation for daylight’s role in shaping architecture. Her project work spans hospitality, workplace environments, and large atrium spaces, including complex projects in the U.S. and abroad.
An active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society and Women in Lighting Design–Chicago, Claudia is passionate about creating architectural environments that echo the human experience of natural environments through carefully considered electric light.

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A Field Guide to Workplace Microdiversity
June 8, 2026,
1:00pm CDT 2:00pm EDT 12:00pm MDT 11:00am PDT

Workplace Wellness

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2

The explosive growth of the AI industry has had a profound impact on workplace design. It’s prompted an industry-wide reconsideration of what we design, how we design, and who we’re designing for. With this transformation comes increased awareness of the needs of an AI workforce – both employees of AI companies and AI-empowered professionals in the design industry. This emerging workforce expects and needs a variety of work settings that’s far more diverse than the choice-based workplaces of the early post-pandemic years. Workplace design has crossed into an Era of Microdiversity.

In this session, we’ll explore the many dimensions of a Microdiverse Workplace, doing a deep-dive into the spaces, systems, and furniture that give users ultimate choice. We’ll explore the many design levers available to us for tuning and customizing these environments, using both real-life project examples and data-driven research to illustrate what’s in-flight and what’s possible.

Brian Stromquist, AIA
Strategy Director, Practice Area Leader, Gensler

Brian is a San Francisco-based Strategy Director and Studio Director who draws upon his experience in design and research to develop workplace solutions for companies across the globe. With extensive experience in workplace design and a talent for conceptualizing and solving complex problems, he helps tackle projects with agility and creativity. Passionate about the intersection of design and future technologies, Brian develops conceptual drivers which inform a project’s design, resulting in spaces that are authentic, functional, and future-forward. Brian's a frequent speaker at design events and author of publications that guide workplace design and concepts from idea into reality.

Kelly Dubisar, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C
Design Director, Principal, Gensler

An award-winning Design Director and global leader of Gensler’s Technology practice, Kelly uses her creative energy to provide tailored design solutions for some of Gensler’s most significant clients. Her ability to create transformative workplaces — rooted in a fundamental understanding of a company’s business — makes her a highly sought-after designer. By listening to her clients, their goals for a project, and observing their work processes, Kelly is able to thoughtfully translate this information into effective workplace solutions. Her strength lies in her ability to seamlessly infuse modern architectural technology with exquisite design, resulting in carefully detailed projects.

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AI Tools for More Human-Centered Spaces
June 8, 2026,
3:00pm CDT 4:00pm EDT 2:00pm MDT 1:00pm PDT

Design Skills Technology Inclusion

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2 - On-Site Session Sold Out

AI enables us to uncover rich data about how people move, behave and feel in spaces. These previously inaccessible insights can ensure every design decision is grounded in real human experience. Automated behavioral analytics use AI to analyze spatial behavior from video, revealing patterns in movement and collaboration without manual annotation. Immersive VR studies capture pedestrian decisions and signage interactions, informing wayfinding that reduces cognitive load. AI-driven placemaking platforms create visitor personas and behavioral insights, guiding material choices and activations for inclusive community spaces. Additionally, sensor-enriched environments powered by AI enable real-time personalization of lighting, acoustics and comfort.

Integrating these capabilities into design workflows can enhance a sense of belonging, also reducing the need for visible tech. This session will explore practical applications and ethical considerations to leverage AI for human-centered design.

Sarah Wicker, LEED Green Associate
Principal, Experience Design Leader, Perkins&Will

As an Experience Design Principal at Perkins&Will, Sarah Wicker leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming clients’ brand essence into meaningful, memorable experiences. A deeply strategic thinker, she believes that great design begins with understanding people, a philosophy informed by her master’s degree in psychology and more than 20 years of experience in brand strategy, trend forecasting, human-centered design, and applied research.
Boldly Building Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
June 9, 2026,
9:00am CDT 10:00am EDT 8:00am MDT 7:00am PDT

Sustainability Design Skills

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2

Opening July 4, 2026, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library sets a bold new standard for sustainable design. In this session, JLG Architects—the project’s Architect of Record—leads an immersive exploration of the “Living Library,” revealing innovative strategies that position TRPL as a model for regenerative design. The project is pursuing Living Building Challenge, LEED Platinum, and SITES Platinum certifications.

Presenters will share the Library’s evolution from the 2020 design competition through the LBC performance period, highlighting how the design responds to the Badlands landscape and local ecosystems. Attendees will learn how the Owner’s sustainability initiatives spurred innovations such as healthy materials, low-carbon concrete, rammed earth walls, mass timber, and salvaged wood furnishings. The team will also demonstrate how this ecology-rooted Library integrates digitally immersive storytelling that inspires change and honors Roosevelt’s conservation legacy.

Jennifer Burke Jackson, AIA, LEED AP
Principal & Community Studio Leader, JLG Architects

A Principal and Community Studio Leader at JLG Architects, Jennifer Burke Jackson advocates for empowered communities. Her 19-year portfolio, including the upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the Heart River Women’s Transformational Center, embodies public-informed design emphasizing active well-being, inclusivity, sustainable integration, and future-ready resilience. Advancing inspired spaces by way of inspired people, Jennifer founded JLG’s Community Matters podcast in 2023, launching insightful discussions for impactful solutions catalyzed by the diverse perspective of regional leaders, nonprofits, and community members. Jennifer graduated from North Dakota State University with a Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Environmental Design, and Bachelor of Mass Communications.

Karen Mutschelknaus, NCIDQ Certificate # 21777, LEED AP BD+C, IIDA
Senior Interior Designer & Interior Design Studio Leader, JLG Architects

As JLG Architects’ Interior Design Leader, Karen Mutschelknaus emphasizes a thoughtful design process led by intuitive function and people-centric spaces that acknowledge the needs of both users and owners. With 28 years of experience, she believes in the consistent application of the fundamentals, engaging specialized training in the fusion of fabrics, colors, textures, patterns, and biophilia to deliver intelligent design solutions. Karen graduated from South Dakota State University, where she majored in Interior Design before earning her 2006 NCIDQ certification from the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications.

Chayna Claeys, AIA, LEED AP, LFA
Sustainability Manager, JLG Architects

A North Dakota native and Sustainability Manager at JLG Architects, Chayna Claeys brings two decades of expertise interweaving architecture and sustainability. Chayna is a collaborative leader who empowers teams to achieve high-performance project goals, certifications, and sustainable company operations. Heading the sustainability team for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, she advocates for market transformation that supports a healthy future. Chayna earned her Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design from North Dakota State University. She is active with USGBC, Living Future, and is a co-chair of the AIA Minnesota Committee on the Environment (COTE).

Haley Patrick
Interior Designer II, JLG Architects

Haley Patrick is an Interior Designer II at JLG Architects with a BFA in Interior Design from South Dakota State University. A member of SDID and IIDA, Haley brings a background in graphic design—and figure skating—to her work, specializing in the choreography of people through space, integrating sustainable finishes that work together for visual unity and comfort. Her approach galvanizes indoor/outdoor connections utilizing biophilic design principles and native materials, color palettes, and textures. A deep dive into material ingredients for TRPL transformed her approach to material selection, reinforcing the impact of thoughtful, responsible design.

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The Fourth Place: Designing Where AI Meets Human Wisdom
June 9, 2026,
11:00am CDT 12:00pm EDT 10:00am MDT 9:00am PDT

Workplace Public Space

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2 - On-Site Session Sold Out

The traditional office is obsolete, and the "Third Place" (coffee shop) is insufficient for deep collaboration. As AI commoditizes white-collar production and strips tacit knowledge from the workforce, organizations face a critical question: Why come in?

In this visionary session, Rex Miller introduces "The Fourth Place," a radical new spatial concept that mashes up the social glue of a café, the production capabilities of a Maker Space, and the peer-to-peer expertise of an Apple Genius Bar.

Miller argues we are shifting from a "Print-based" world of hierarchy to an "AI-based" world of distributed wisdom. He reveals why the "Long Tail" economics of the internet must now be applied to talent, unlocking hidden expertise within your organization. Attendees will learn how to design a "continuous learning hub" that makes the office a destination for mentorship, innovation, and the human collisions AI cannot replicate.

Rex Miller, MSF, USPTA, GeniusSpark
Lead Futurist, MindShift

Rex Miller is a futurist, author, and keynote speaker with more than 4 decades of experience in the architecture, design, construction, and workplace industries. He helps leaders navigate uncertainty when old playbooks no longer apply, turning friction, resistance, and complexity into momentum. Drawing from neuroscience, strengths psychology, and real-world project experience, Rex equips organizations to lead change with clarity, trust, and resilience. He hosts the industry podcast, The Resilience Lab, and is the author of five industry books, earning three industry awards.
The Superhuman Office: Office Design for an AI-Enabled World
June 9, 2026,
1:00pm CDT 2:00pm EDT 12:00pm MDT 11:00am PDT

Workplace Technology

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2 - On-Site Session Sold Out

The future workplace isn’t less human—it’s superhuman.

This session explores how to design offices that boost creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and higher-level thinking amid the rise of intelligent technologies. Presented by Connor Glass, Rebecca Milne, and AI expert Rupert Breheny, participants will learn how technology can enhance uniquely human skills. Drawing on research and project examples, the session highlights strategies for inclusive design, playful environments, and creating a sense of “home,” inspiring attendees to foster the superhuman office where design and technology elevate what only humans can do.

Connor Glass, IIDA
Principal, Perkins Eastman

As a leader, artist, and cyclist, Connor is part of a deep bench of talent at Perkins Eastman. A design director for workplace practice and member of the international workplace leadership team, Connor believes the process through which a project culminates is an art in itself. His process utilizes research and data to engage users, making more opportunities to create alongside clients. With an eye for social responsibility, he connects spaces with their communities by commissioning local artists and sourcing local materials. His 20 years of experience have led to impactful spaces for workplace, healthcare, residential, education, and retail clients.

Rupert Breheny
Founder, Cobalt

Rupert is a technology advisor with 16 years of experience at Google, where he helped customers boost their revenue by integrating AI into their business value chain. Clients included Sephora, Red Bull, Frasers Group, Alexander McQueen, and Zaha Hadid Architects. As an early adopter of generative AI he's been interviewed by Vogue and the New York Times, and his creative work has appeared online and in print.

Rebecca Milne, Prosci, LEED Green Associate
Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman

Rebecca Milne is the Director of Design Strategy at Perkins Eastman. Her background in neuropsychology and architecture informs her research and design, which focuses on the connection between architecture and the human experience. Her strategic approach applies design thinking through a human-centric lens to find innovative solutions that build resilience, create value, and maximize growth. As a published researcher and designer, Rebecca has pioneered several studies examining collaboration and individualization in workplace, healthcare, and education environments. Her research and guidance helps teams create meaningful spaces for people to live, work, heal, and play.
Designing the 100-Year Workforce: How Multigenerational Design Shapes Work
June 9, 2026,
3:00pm CDT 4:00pm EDT 2:00pm MDT 1:00pm PDT

Workplace Wellness

Location: NeoCon Presentation Studio, FL 2

For the first time in history, up to six generations may share the workforce—from early-career Gen Z professionals to employees working well into their seventies and beyond. At the same time, global longevity is rising, with the population aged 80 and older projected to triple by 2050. Drawing on insights from the ASID 2026 Trends Outlook Report, this session reframes aging as an opportunity rather than a challenge. Industry leaders will explore how organizations can design workplaces that support collaboration, wellbeing, mentorship, and knowledge transfer across generations—turning longevity into a powerful strategic advantage.

Erik Lucken
Strategy Leader, Gensler

Erik Lucken has spent thirty years in the design industry working from a deceptively simple conviction: research is the engine of great design. As a Strategy Leader at Gensler, he translates rigorous inquiry into actionable solutions—closing the gap between physical environments and the business performance and workplace cultures they're meant to support.

Since joining Gensler in 2006, Erik has focused his work on the "how" and "why" of modern work. One thread has defined much of his research: workforce demographics—a variable that shapes workplace needs profoundly. By decoding what workers at every career stage actually need from the spaces around them, he has developed research-based insights that move workplace design from intuition to intention.

A longtime Gensler thought leader and frequent speaker, Erik doesn't just describe where the workplace is headed. He gives people the strategic clarity to do something about it.

Leah Bauer
Global Director of Design and Sustainability, Workday

Leah Bauer, ASID, IIDA, IFMA, NCIDQ, is the Global Director of Design and Sustainability at Workday and the Senior Project Director on location in Dublin Ireland. Leah is an architectural design leader who has played an integral role in a wide variety of commercial projects including workplace strategy, corporate, research and lab planning, hospitality and healthcare. Leah excels at connecting great design vision and budget to deliver world-class solutions. In her current role, she is leading the design direction for Workday’s global portfolio, introducing diverse and equitable solutions for her workmates, and spearheading sustainability certifications on all Workday sites. Leah is involved with many organizations, including IFMA (International Facility Management Association), as the Hospitality Council Vice President as well as with ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) as the Northern California Chapter Past President. A champion of life-long learning, Leah shares her knowledge through mentoring, guest lecturing, writing and presenting. She has a unique approach to her designs and delivering successful award-winning projects.

Elizabeth Von Lehe ASID NCIDQ
Principal, Senior Design Leader, Cannon Design

Elizabeth Von Lehe currently serves as Principal and Senior Design Leader at CannonDesign, based in New York and leading teams and projects across the country and internationally. An award-winning design leader with professional experience across multiple industries, Elizabeth champions a holistic approach to design, embracing not only the built form, but branding, curation and the development of user experience from every angle. An active member of ASID, she is serving as the 2025 chair of the national board of directors, and has also supported student mentorship initiatives and served on a variety volunteer committees. As part of her focus on industry mentorship, Elizabeth also serves as a regular graduate mentor and panelist for her alma mater, Columbia University, and is an adjunct professor for a special studio course with Institut Paul Bocuse in Paris and Lyon, France.

Lindsey Koren
Director of Communications, ASID

Lindsey Koren is Director of Communications at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), where she leads strategic communications, media relations, and research storytelling that amplify the organization’s influence across the built-environment. As co-author on ASID’s major research publications, including the Economic Outlook, State of Interior Design, Compensation & Benefits Report, and climate-focused research briefs, Lindsey helps translate data into insights that guide industry dialogue and decision-making, and regularly presents and moderates conversations at leading industry events.
Before joining ASID, Lindsey served as a publicist on the inaugural staff at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., supporting its historic opening and contributing to work recognized with a Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America. She began her career in journalism, studying at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism and working in sports media at NBC4 Washington.

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CEU Information

All NeoCon CEU Sessions, on-site and virtual, are $50 each or $45 each with a purchase of 5 or more sessions. Virtual CEU’s will be available beginning June 7 through December 31, via the NeoCon CEU Hub. You can continue to register for additional CEUs through October 1.

Each session is 60 minutes. Sessions are approved for 1 CEU for Designers and 1 LU for Architects. Certificates are available post session after completing a 10-question quiz.

Educational Topics:

Design Skills
Education
Facilities Management
Healthcare
Hospitality
Inclusion
Industry Directions
Lighting
Public Space
Sustainability
Technology
Wellness
Workplace

CEU Approval:

All continuing education unit (CEU) Sessions, onsite and virtual, have been approved for one (1) unit with the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for interior designers and The American Institute of Architects (AIA) for architects. Please include any IDCEC or AIA memberships in your registration. To receive credit for the virtual sessions, participants must remain on the webinar for at least 50 minutes, complete and submit the 10-question quiz provided. Below are the various certifications for industry experts.

Interior Designers: Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is an “AIA Registered Provider.” Each of the NeoCon one-hour webinars have been approved by AIA and result in 1 Learning Unit (LU). Some webinars will meet Health, Safety and Welfare guidelines and can be identified by the [HSW] acronym in the seminar description.

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