NeoCon reports successful 2019 event for commercial interiors industry
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CHICAGO – NeoCon reports that the 2019 event, held June 10-12 at The Mart, was a success, further establishing itself as the premier platform for connecting, learning, and conducting business in the commercial interiors industry.

This year’s event, the 51st edition, was marked by robust attendance as the commercial A&D community explored new designs.

The NeoCon Plaza, an outdoor environment sponsored and outfitted by Haworth and Haworth Collection, as well as by Sunbrella Contract and Econyl by Aquafil, was a hit with attendees who used it to connect and collaborate during the event.

A direct example of the movement of incorporating the outdoors into the workplace, the space, designed by Gensler Chicago in collaboration with Forward Fruit Branded Environments, was just one of many features for attendees.

The educational program was headlined by keynote presenters Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, Ilse Crawford, and Liz Ogbu. New designer-led tours of notable Chicago spaces, dynamic installations, and industry gatherings rounded out the 51st edition.

Nook booth from Worden at NeoCon.
 
At NeoCon, seven new permanent showrooms opened, and several tenants unveiled renovated new spaces designed by top firms. New tenants include Hightower, which was honored with the IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom and Booth Design Competition for Best in Competition overall, and for Best Small Showroom.

Also opening were Kwalu, Beaufurn, Montisa, Cumberland Furniture, Emeco and HAT Contract. Eighty-five new to NeoCon brands joined the roster in the NeoCon Exhibit Hall on the 7th floor, which also featured many returning exhibitors.

NeoCon 2020 will be held from June 8-10 at The Mart in Chicago. See http://www.neocon.com.
 

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