NeoCon 2026 call for programming now open

NeoCon, a platform for commercial interiors innovation and connection, has announced that its Call for Programming is now open.

Taking place at The Mart in Chicago from June 8 to 10, 2026, with a new Preview Day on June 7, NeoCon is inviting industry experts to submit Continuing Education Units (CEUs), workshops, and NeoCon Talks proposals for the 57th edition.

NeoCon 2026 will put a spotlight on themes shaping the design landscape, including artificial intelligence (AI), multi-generational and adaptive design, and the evolving intersections of technology, wellness, and culture.

The 2026 show will expand its reach with Illuminate at NeoCon, a new show-within-a-show exhibition with special programming dedicated to architectural, technical, and decorative lighting.

This addition aims to engage a wider community of attendees alongside NeoCon’s over 50,000 global design professionals.

“NeoCon is where ideas inspire impact,” said Nubia Henderson, director of programming for NeoCon. “Each year, we’re intentional about curating voices and topics that inspire curiosity, challenge assumptions, and expand how we think about design, its influence, and application across commercial interiors.”

Proposals will be considered across a wide range of educational categories, including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, public space, lighting, wellness, technology, sustainability, inclusion, and more.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2026.

Submission formats include virtual CEU sessions, on-site CEU sessions, workshops, and NeoCon Talks.

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