NeoCon Shows

Discover how two iconic Chicago buildings were reimagined to inspire employees back to the office in this #NeoCon2025 Featured Presentation. Ian Preston (@partnersbydesign), Mar Tenas i Bastida (@relativity.hq), and Al Fiesel (@lamarjohnsoncollaborative) will share how the upper floors of the Macy’s building were transformed into office space for a food ingredients company, and how an old bank building in Chicago’s Financial District became the new HQ for a software firm. Moderated by Jan Parr (@crainschicago), this session offers valuable insights into how creative design can foster a more engaging, collaborative, and productive workspace. Don’t miss it! Programming registration is open now. Learn more at the link in our bio.

Registration is now open for #NeoCon2025 programming! 🎉 This year’s theme, #DesignAhead, sets the stage for an exceptional slate of thought leadership and professional training, offering attendees access to global powerhouses that address the entire contract design ecosystem. The robust lineup of keynotes, featured presentations, CEU sessions, short-form conversations, workshops, and insider tours promises a rich educational experience—spanning topics that include AI, circularity, decarbonization, design poetics, color therapy, and neuroscience. The 56th edition of the show is poised to inspire a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future. Head to the link in our bio to check out the full roster and secure your spots today!

There is nothing like the electric energy that runs through @themartchicago during NeoCon. The show offers the design industry an unparalleled opportunity to experience the latest innovations firsthand and engage with visionaries shaping the future of design. Register today at the link below! https://neocon.com/ #NeoCon2025 #DesignAhead

Join Fast Company's Global Design Editor Mark Wilson for a Featured Presentation that goes beyond the debate––and asks what the future of work should actually look like. Lee Pasteris (Gensler), Megan DeTratto (DesignForce), and Cindy Tyeskey-Gage (Salesforce) will join Mark for a lively discussion on how design––office, product, and digital––can shape a more innovative and progressive future of work. Don’t miss this essential convo at #NeoCon2025. Programming registration opens April 1! Learn more at the link below. https://neocon.com/programming/keynotes-and-special-programming

@Shazam founder and creator Chris Barton will take the stage at #NeoCon2025 as the Wednesday keynote speaker with his presentation “Bring Impossible Ideas to Life.” In a world where technology and AI are rapidly expanding what’s possible, Chris will inspire listeners with the remarkable stories behind Shazam and the insights that helped him turn obstacles into breakthroughs. Don’t miss it on June 11 at 9:30am CDT. Head to the link below for more information! https://neocon.com/programming/keynotes-and-special-programming

This June, more than 450 leading and emerging brands will convene at THE MART to showcase what’s ahead in design. With countless new and dynamic products featured throughout the building, alongside stunning new and expanded showrooms, installations, and immersive displays, there’s no place like NeoCon to see everything that is new and notable in commercial design and beyond. See the full lineup of exhibitors and register today at the link below! https://neocon.com/exhibitors #NeoCon2025 #DesignAhead #NeoConExhibitor

What does the future of public space look like — and how can design shape more inclusive, responsive environments for the next generation? Join International Interior Design Association (IIDA) for a special live episode of their Collective Design series bringing together Tom Polucci of HOK, Jessica Bantom of DLR Group, Joey Shimoda of Shimoda Design Group, and Erin Jennings of Luminaut, and moderated by Mark Bryan, Senior Foresight Manager of the Future Today Strategy Group. From neuroscience to cultural competency, this dynamic panel will explore how design can foster belonging, agency, and relevance in public spaces for decades to come. Mark your calendars! Programming registration opens on April 1. Head to the link below to learn more. https://neocon.com/programming/keynotes-and-special-programming#iida-collective-design

Calling all #NeoCon2025 exhibitors! Submissions are NOW OPEN for Best of NeoCon; the official NeoCon awards program recognizing outstanding new products spanning commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors. Entries will be evaluated onsite by a distinguished jury of more than 50 top design professionals and decision-makers, and all winners will be announced the morning of June 9, as #NeoCon2025 officially opens. New this year, NeoCon attendees will have the opportunity to make their voices heard through the inaugural People’s Choice Awards, allowing them to vote on-site for their favorite Best of NeoCon-winning products. Head to the link in our bio to learn more and start your submission today! #BestofNeoCon2025 https://neocon.com/awards/best-of-neocon

Registration is now open for #NeoCon2025! Join thousands of designers, dealers, architects, end-users, and manufacturers at THE MART this June for the 56th edition of the most important event for the commercial interior design industry. From visionary keynotes to engaging activations, this year’s NeoCon offers countless ways to connect, discover, and be inspired by the global innovators shaping our spaces. Don’t miss it—register now via the link below! https://neocon.com/register #NeoCon2025 #DesignAhead

Discover what’s ahead in design at the 56th edition of NeoCon—where the biggest ideas and boldest innovations in design take shape. Join us June 9-11, 2025, at THE MART in Chicago to explore the latest and most transformative design solutions shaping the spaces where we work, live, travel, learn, and heal. Experience the innovations driving well-being for people and the planet in our shared environments and what fuels today’s most visionary minds. #NeoCon2025 #DesignAhead #NeoConCommunity #CommercialInteriors #CommercialDesign #WorkplaceDesign

The submission deadline for #NeoCon2025 programming is right around the corner! If you are interested in presenting at the 56th edition in June, complete your submission by January 20. Head to the link below for more details and submission guidelines. https://neocon.com/programming/call-for-programming #NeoCon2025 #DesignAhead #NeoConExhibitor #NeoConProgramming #NeoConCommunity #CommercialInteriors #CommercialDesign #WorkplaceDesign #WorkplaceInnovation #FutureOfWork #OfficeDesign

As we reflect on 2024, we’re thankful for this community that inspires us year after year. Wishing you all warm and safe holiday celebrations and an inspiring start to the New Year! We look forward to seeing you throughout the coming year, and gathering again at #NeoCon2025—see you there!