NeoCon Returns to Chicago with New Components

NeoConWorld’s Trade Fair returns to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart June 14-16, for its 42nd year. NeoCon is North America’s largest conference and exhibition of contract furnishings for the design and management of the built environment, and one of the longest running trade shows in Chicago. NeoCon is where the design world comes together for three days of pure energy, bursting with new thinking, new resources and networking opportunities. Additionally, more than 40,000 industry professionals from around the world will have the opportunity to experience thousands of new products from more than 700 of the world’s top manufacturers in commercial, residential, health care, hospitality, institutional and government design products will debut at this year’s show. Products will once again span a wide range of categories, including: architectural products, artwork and accessories, building products and services, fabric, floor coverings, furnishings, kitchen and bath, lighting, outdoor furniture, stone and tile, sustainable design products, technology, textiles and wall coverings. This year’s NeoCon will offer the most comprehensive conference schedule to date with 150 CEU-accredited seminars, industry association forums and keynote presentations, giving architects, designers and facility managers the opportunity to discover the newest trends and techniques from some of the top-names in the industry. NeoCon will also feature top-name keynote speakers each day of the conference, including: Michael Graves, architect and founder of Michal Graves & Associates and Michael Graves design group; Majora Carter, former executive director and founder of the non-profit Sustainable South Bronx; and Yves Behar, industrial designer and founder of fuseproject. Finally, in addition to show components such as The Lighting Pavilion and GREENlife, Buildex Chicago will make its debut in Chicago at this year’s NeoCon. Geared toward individuals in the building and property management industry, Buildex Chicago will offer the latest products and strategic solutions and strategies to help manage and operate buildings more efficiently and effectively. Buildex has been Canada’s leading property management industry and real estate management tradeshow for more than 20 years. For more information, visit www.neocon.com.