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NEOCON 2019

DIFFA Chicago: Gala 2019
DATE Saturday, June 8
TIME 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
LOCATION Revel Fulton Market, 1215 W. Fulton Market
TICKETS Call (312) 644-6412 or visit diffachicago.org
The DIFFA/Chicago 2019 Gala will feature an evening
dedicated to the cause of eradicating HIV/AIDS in our
lifetime. Attendance is limited, so please purchase
your tickets early!

2019 Best of NeoCon Awards Breakfast
DATE Monday, June 10
TIME 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. (doors open at 7:15 a.m.)
LOCATION The Renaissance Hotel Ballroom, One West
Wacker Drive
TICKETS $95
The Best of NeoCon 2019 award winners will be
announced among industry peers on the opening
morning of NeoCon. Now in its 30th year, the iconic
competition honors the best new commercial interiors
products in the industry, which are exhibited at
NeoCon. Honors include Gold and Silver Awards, as
well as Innovation Awards, Editors' Choice Awards, and
one Best of Competition Award.

SILVER, the IIDA Gala (formerly COOL)
DATE Monday, June 10
TIME 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
LOCATION The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St.
TICKETS Visit iida.org

11th Annual Inspirations Awards
DATE Tuesday, June 11
TIME 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION Tarkett Showroom, 3rd Floor,
Space 380, The Mart

The IIDA Gala kicks off NeoCon with a special evening
of networking, dinner, and dancing to honor the
winners of two of the most prestigious competitions in
the interior design profession-the 46th annual
Interior Design Competition and the 27th annual Will
Ching Design Competition. Join IIDA, prominent
international interior designers, and global design
manufacturers for a festive celebration of design.

Join Contract and Tarkett for breakfast to honor
socially responsible design, as we announce
and celebrate the winners of the 11th Annual
Inspirations Awards. Hosted by Contract Editor in
Chief Paul Makovsky and Tarkett Chief Creative
Officer Chris Stulpin.

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The Outdoor Office: The Next Big Thing
DATE Monday, June 10
TIME 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION NeoCon Theater, 19th Floor, The Mart
We spend 95 percent of our time inside-nearly half
of that due to work. Yet when we spend time outdoors,
we are more productive, creative, and happier. According
to one recent survey, 87 percent of indoor workers
consider themselves people who enjoy the outdoors
but 75 percent of indoor workers rarely or never take
time to work outside. Thanks to advances in technology
and new products from designers and manufacturers,
public spaces-whether they be parks, plazas, or
indoor settings like hotel lobbies, cafes, or airports-
are becoming workspaces. Join Contract Editor in
Chief Paul Makovsky in a lively conversation with
Gensler Managing Director and Principal Todd Heiser
about the opportunities and challenges involved when
it comes to designing outdoor workspaces, and how
this trend connects to wellness, new codes, and in
specifying products for these spaces.

ASID Student Programming: Design Pathways
DATE Tuesday, June 11
TIME 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (panel);
10:30 a.m.-noon (tour)
LOCATION NeoCon Theater, 19th Floor, The Mart
TICKETS Registration required: neocon.com/
programming/student-programs
Why are trade shows important to the life of an interior
designer? A panel of experienced design professionals
will explain why trade shows are essential to your
career and why it's imperative to attend them. Our
experts will provide insight on what questions to ask,
how to evaluate products, and why it is so critical to
make connections and establish strong vendor
relationships throughout your career.
After the panel discussion, attendees will
break into small groups and tour the show floor with one
of the panelists to receive guidance on how to make the
most of your time at these important professional events.
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