NeoCon, the world's leading platform for commercial design, returns to The Mart in Chicago from June 8–10, 2026, with a Preview Day on June 7. Now in its 57th edition, the show is anchored by the theme "Where Design Connects", highlighting the intersection of people, products, and ideas shaping the built environment.
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Keynote Speakers:
- Jessica O. Matthews – Entrepreneur and inventor; her talk, Find Your Fight: The Power of Taking it Personally, explores how personal stakes drive transformative innovation.
- Nick Foster – Futurist and former Head of Design at Google X; his session, Resetting How We Think About the Future, reframes the future as an extension of the present, guided by imagination, technology, and human experience.
- David "Shingy" Shing – Creative advisor and cultural strategist; in Designing for an Evolving World, Shing examines how technology and culture redefine work, living, and connection, offering strategies to stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment.
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From left to right: Jessica O. Matthews, Nick Foster, David "Shingy" Shing.
Event Highlights:
- Registration for NeoCon opens Tuesday, February 3, free for all attendees. Programming registration for Keynotes, Workshops, CEUs, and NeoCon Talks begins April 1.
- New for 2026: Illuminate at NeoCon, a show-within-a-show dedicated to the role of lighting in commercial design.
- Seven floors of The Mart (1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14) will be open, featuring permanent showrooms, pop-ups, and temporary exhibitors.
- Preview Day: Sunday, June 7, 12–4 PM, offers early access to showrooms and installations.
NeoCon remains the premier venue for manufacturers, architects, designers, dealers, and media, providing a comprehensive view of cutting-edge products and design innovations. The event also offers educational programming, including keynotes and CEUs, focused on the latest trends, foresight, and strategies in commercial interiors.
More information:
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