NeoCon offers no shortage of opportunities to celebrate. From networking happy hours to annual galas and award ceremonies, the show’s robust event schedule sparks collaboration and fosters meaningful connections.
Check back for updates as the schedule continues to grow.
Marshall's Landing, The Mart
Join INTERIOR DESIGN for an unforgettable evening at the 13th annual HiP Awards, where Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen will recognize excellence and innovation in commercial design at NeoCon 2026. Kicking off the show on Sunday evening, winning designers and manufacturers will receive their awards at the exclusive ceremony.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Revel in Design is hosted by IIDA EVP and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA and features prominent international interior designers and global design manufacturers gathering to celebrate the design industry. The evening of powerhouse networking, delectable dining, and revelry honors the winners of two of the most prestigious design competitions in the interior design profession — the esteemed Interior Design Competition and the Will Ching Design Competition — as well as the Best of Chicago Design Week winner.
Live Stream at the Grand Stair & neocon.com
Held annually since 1990, Best of NeoCon is the official awards program for NeoCon, honoring outstanding new products from NeoCon exhibiting companies.
Best of NeoCon 2026 will feature entries in product categories evaluated by a diverse jury of leading architects, designers, specifiers and facility managers with expertise spanning commercial, healthcare, institutional and hospitality sectors.
The Mart
Sixtysix Magazine will host an exclusive cocktail reception celebrating the Paved States X Design Lab exhibition at NeoCon in The Mart.
In collaboration with Haworth and Studio Urquiola, Paved States will evolve last year's concept store into a lived-in apartment-style experience anchored by a specially built sound room. Visitors will be invited to browse, touch, and explore a hybrid environment - part gallery, part exhibition, part retail space .
Mingle with designers, discover curated objects, and experience the intersection of emerging talent and contemporary design while enjoying drinks and music in a vibrant celebration of creative community.
Tree House- 149 W Kinzie
Monday night of NeoCon, the MRL NeoCon AfterHours Party returns to Tree House- 149 W Kinzie. Entry requires an official MRL wristband. Throughout the day, MRL will distribute wristbands at various partner showrooms. For real-time updates on locations and timing, attendees can follow along on the MRL Media App. The hunt builds the energy that the night delivers.
Floors 6 & 14, The Mart
Clear your mind and get refreshed for the night ahead. Stop by the luxury showrooms on floors 6 & 14 for natural detox juices, sound bath mediation, and a spa vibe amidst endless custom options for high-end hospitality and office projects.
River Park, The Mart
Get together with friends and Colleagues on The Mart's River Park Tuesday after the show and enjoyed complimentary drinks and live music. All NeoCon registrants welcome!
Sponsored by: INDEAL
Media Partner: officeinsight
Secrist Beach
Designing a Better Chicago celebrates local designers making a difference in communities across Chicago. Join the Design Museum of Chicago (DMoC), NeoCon, and the Driehaus Foundation at an unforgettable awards ceremony that brings together local and national designers to toast another year of visionary design.
Mix and mingle with fellow innovators and thought-leaders, get an exclusive look at the incredible art in SECRIST | BEACH's transformative gallery space, and join in the revelry as we announce the recipients of the NeoCon Design Impact Award and Driehaus Built Environment Award.
NeoCon Presentation Studio, The Mart
Wrap up NeoCon at the BIFMA Breakfast—an industry tradition where design leaders gather for networking, meaningful conversations, and forward-thinking presentations. This year’s breakfast will be followed by NeoCon’s Wednesday keynote, The Digital Prophet, David "Shingy" Shing. BIFMA Members and NeoCon attendees were welcome to purchase tickets.
