2011 Special Events
Believe 2011 RocknGala
23rd Annual Believe 2011 RocknGala
Saturday, June 11
Cocktails -6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Dancing –8 p.m.– 2 a.m.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
DIFFA/Chicago invites you to the 23rd Annual Believe 2011 RocknGala to be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Wear your hottest rock star outfit or creative black tie and dance the night away with a performance from a live rock band!Rock out with designers, architects and design industry leaders to show your support and continue the fight towards a future without AIDS.
Surviving NeoCon: Plan Your Success [SE1]
Sunday, June 12
Time: 1:30- 3 p.m.
Fee: Free
Presented by an industry expert, this program will divulge the tips and techniques of navigating one of the world’s largest tradeshows. Gain insight into the best methods of getting around the one million square feet of showrooms, exhibit space and seminar rooms. This program will help you plot your course, curtail unnecessary elevator delays and maters the domain the right way – right from the start. This is a must –attend program for first time attendees or those returning to NeoCon.
Space is limited. Registration is Required
Speaker: Kay Sargent, IIDA, CID, LEED®AP, Principal, IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS, Washington, DC.
COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration
Sunday, June 12
7 – 11 pm
Westin Chicago River North Hotel
Kick off NeoCon with an elegant evening of cocktails, awards, dinner and dancing at the 2011 IIDA black-tie awardsgala, where we will be Celebrating Design Excellence. Join us to mingle with your peers and to celebrate the winning projects and design firms of the 38th Annual Interior Design Competition and 19th Annual Will ChingDesign Competition.Also, by popular demand, look for the returnof a special showcase ofone-of-a kind fashions created byIIDA Chapters.
For details and ticket information
or contact Jenny at jpalmer@iida.org
Behind the Scenes of the Best of NeoCon [SE2]
Monday, June 13
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Merchandise Mart 8th Floor, Room 8A
Fee: Free
Just hours after the winners are announced, a panel discussion will take place among select members of the Best of NeoCon jury. Representing interior designers, architects and facilities managers, jurors will reveal their “must see” products, detail unique aspects of this year’s competition and comment on the level of creativity apparent in new products.
Moderator: Eileen McMorrow, director, the Best of NeoCon
Awards and editor, McMorrowReport.com, and Danine Alati, managing editor, Contract
Magazine.
The Business Case for Beauty: Design's Most Potent Weapon [SE3]
Monday, June 13
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 14th Floor
Sauganash Ballroom
Fee: Free
CEU: 0.1
For years, design champions have argued that the designer’s impact goes far beyond the aesthetic. But are we ignoring design’s most potent weapon for creating unique, compelling and resilient buildings, infrastructure, landscapes, interiors and products? Is it time to reconsider the case for beauty? This special Canadian event at NeoCon 2011, organized by Ontario’s Design Industry Advisory Committee, will bring together an all-star, cross-disciplinary panel of Canadian design leaders. They will explore the economic, social and sustainability impacts of beautiful design and its defining role in 21st-century innovation.
Arlene Gould (Moderator), MBA, RGD, FRSA is Strategic Director for the Design Industry Advisory Committee, in Toronto. She is an Adjunct Professor at York University and Coordinator of the Design Management Program at Ryerson University and an Executive Board Member of Sustainable Buildings Canada.
Panelists:
Paul Filek is Managing Partner at Burdifilek and has over 20 years experience designing retail, hospitality and real estate development environments. Internationally recognized as design leaders, Burdifilek’s portfolio boasts numerous award-winning designs for hotels, condo developments, department stores and specialty retailers in Canada, the US and abroad. www.burdifilek.com • Janna Levitt is a principal of Levitt Goodman Architects in Toronto and is also an active as a lecturer, critic, adjunct professor and jury member. Her firm is widely published nationally and internationall and is recognized as a leading design firm through awards such as the Givernor General's Gold Medal for Excellence in Architecture, a RAIC Gold Medal for Innovation in Architecture, several Design Effectiveness awards, Canadian Architect, Ontario Association of Architects and Toronto Urban Design Awards. In 2010 the firm received a Bext of Year Interior Design award from Interior Design Magazine. http://www.levittgoodmanarchitects.com • Helen Kerr is principal of Kerr and Company, and where she leads the product development teams with a focus on research and strategic innovation. Helen and her team have been developing products and delivering fully integrated business solutions for leading manufacturers in the contract/healthcare furniture and housewares sectors. In addition to her own practice, Helen is an associate professor at OCAD University in Toronto. www.kerr-co.com • Scott Torrance is the founding principal of Scott Torrance Landscape Architects in Toronto. One of Scott's most notable contributions to the field of Landscape Architecture has been his work with green roofs. He has successfully designed award winning green roof gardens in Toronto, Canada including ESRI Canada's "Garden in the Sky" and the Native Child and Family Services Centre in the downtown core. www.scotttorrance.ca
Following this event, attendees are invited to The Canadian Cross Border Networking Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567, The Merchandise Mart
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Showroom Parties
Monday, June 13
5 - 7 p.m.
Floors 3, 10 and 11
The momentum of NeoCon will be in full swing on Monday night! Don’t miss out on all the action. Showroom-hop on floors 3, 10 and 11 to see fabulous products, network and wine and dine with all your colleagues and friends from the industry in select showrooms.
Showroom & Booth Attractions
Take a look at which showrooms and exhibitors at NeoCon will be hosting a special event, important guest, hospitality, giveaway, and more. Be sure to check back frequently for updates!
9 to 5
Monday, June 13; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
10-109
One showroom visitor will win an all inclusive trip to Los Angeles where they will visit our new factory and have a one-in-seven chance to win a new Prius automobile. The state of the art factory is designed to meet LEED GOLD standards.
acoustictrade
Monday, June 13; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
8-9037
Don't miss acoustictrades's "3-Skin Chameleon Challenge" in their booth 8-9037 and THE COLLABORATION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING: HUSH OSI show booth 7-7084.
Bentley Prince Street
Monday, June 13
1060
Bentley Prince Street is extending their hours on Monday, June 13, 2011 to 7 p.m. Come join us for appetizers and spirits.
BioFit
Wednesday, June 15
8-8114
BioFit will be giving away two mobile folding tables, loft long, at the NeoCon show! Valued at over $2,500 each. Winner must make arrangements to pick up their table on June 15, 5 p.m.
Bluworld of Water
Wednesday, June 15; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
7-4114
Come by and be "scanned" for a chance to win an iPad 2!
Bradley Hughes
Monday, June 13; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
12 – 4 p.m.
8-8045
Bradley Hughes booth will be giving away a signature tote bag. Visit their booth on the 8th floor to receive your bag! Their residential showroom, located in Suite 1855 on the 18th floor, will also be hosting a wine and cheese reception from 12-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
Bretford
Monday, June 13
4:30-6:30 p.m.
355
Bretford will be hosting a showroom party from 4:30 p.m. to 6:3o p.m., Monday, June 13th. Enjoy drinks and appetizers to celebrate the launch of EDU 2.0, furniture for the modern learning environment. Come and charge your laptop, iPhone, or iPad in one of their forward thinking technology products!
Camira
Tuesday, June 14
1 – 5 p.m.
8-9058
Award winning British designer David Fox introduces his debut textile designs for Camira: Adrenalin, Adrenalin Satin, Nuna and Nuna Melange.
Centiva
Monday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 14
8-6118
Join Centiva in their booth to celebrate the launch of the Centiva First Step app. Enjoy champagne and cupcakes as they toast to the future in designer flooring. While there register to win an Apple iPad 2 featuring Centiva First Step HD.
Cherryman
Monday, June 13
8-2114
Join Cherryman in their booth for cocktails and appetizers from 3-5 p.m. Enjoy the afternoon seeing great products with old friends and meeting new ones.
Chromcraft Contract
Monday, June 13
1078
Visit Chromcraft Contract's showroom to listen to live music featurng JoJo and The Blues Train. Come by and enjoy the muic and refreshments at 5 p.m.
Davis Furniture
Monday, June 13
4– 7 p.m.
3-115
Davis Furniture, Savannah College of Art and Design, and 3Form will be hosting a cocktail party in their booth on Monday, June 13 from 4pm-7pm. Please join them to preview eight new products from Davis and lighting designs from students at SCAD using products from 3Form.
Decca Contract
Monday, June 13
4-6:30 p.m.
11-106
Decca Contract invites you to meet the designers. Please join them for cocktails and conversations with renowned designers: Brian Graham, Gary Lee and Brian Kane. They will be looking forward to sharing their thoughts about their inspirations, as well as the product design and development process. Decca will look forward to seeing you on Monday, June 13 from 4-6:30 p.m.
Dreamwalls
Monday, June 13; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
8-3130C
To promote the fabrication capabilities of Dreamwalls Glass Tile, we're giving away 100 limited edition glass pendant necklaces. They were a big hit last year, so come by early for yours.
Jasper Group
Monday, June 13
3:00 p.m.
3-111
Join Jasper Group for cocktails during NeoCon 2011 in the Jasper Group Showroom space 3-111 in the Merchandise Mart Monday, June 13 at 3 p.m.
KI
Monday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 14
4 – 6 p.m.
1181
KI will be hosting a showroom party a 4 p.m to 6 p.m.Monday, June 13. Win one of 2 iPad's from KI and register anytime during the show. Tell KI your thoughts about NeoCon daily in the NeoConfessional in the KI showroom and receive an amazon.com song download.
Mayline Group
Monday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 14
1147
Be sure to visit Mayline's completely revamped showroom. You're invited to experience Mayline's furniture solutions shown in new, unique ways. While you're there, please enjoy a refreshing beverage in the "coffee house lounge" and Relax, Recharge and Refuel.
MechoShade
Monday, June 13
3:30 p.m.
8-5129
Tour the MechoShade Systems booth and view the McDonough, Iceland shadecloth collection, other new products and join us for a champagne toast.
Ortal-USA
Monday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 14
4029
Ortal-USA: The New Standard in Gas Fireplace Design-Booth 4029 toward the end of each day at NeoCon 2011 Ortal-USA will hold a drawing to give away a new iPad2. NeoCon attendees who enter the drawing must be present at the drawing to win and walk away with a new iPad2.
Parterre Flooring Systems
Monday, June 13
7-7094
Parterre Flooring Systems is 20! Come celebrate their birthday! Parterre Flooring began providing exceptional luxury vinyl flooring in 1991-years before many of their competitors were even born. So come celebrate their 20th birthday at NeoCon with a champagne toast, product preview and special celebrity guest.
Sedia Systems
Monday, June 13
4-6 p.m.
11-121
Toast the Grand Opening of Sedia Systems' Merchandise Mart Showroom at a Cocktail Reception, Monday, June 13 4-6 p.m. in Suite 11-121.
Sparkeology
Monday, June 13; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
8-7050
Guess what Sparkeology is cooking up for NeoCon this year? A chance to win a Free cupcake stool! Tweet something sweet @Sparkeology from May 15-June 15, 2011, and they will automatically enter your name for a chance to win. Be sure to stop by booth 8-750 at NeoCon to see all six of their sweet new products and get a real cupcake, too.
Takeform
Monday, June 13, Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
8-7062
Win a $500 designer handbag at Takeform's booth. Takeform will give away a designer handbag from internationally famous designer Vivienne Westwood (valued at $500) in a drawing hed at their booth. This giveaway is the finale of Takeform's "Signage to Match" show promotion, conceived as a means of illustrating how designers can draw inspiration from virtually anything when creating signage for a space-no matter how wild.
Tayco
Monday, June 13, Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
1086
Visit the Tayco showroom located on the 10th floor. See more sweet design and pick up a colorful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Tuuci
Tuesday, June 14
3-5 p.m.
1553
Tuuci, a global leader in shade innovation, invites you to stop by their new showroom for the ultimate shade experience. Indulge in wine and chocolates as you immerse yourseld in the world of Tuuci. Tuesday, June 14 from 3-5 p.m. in suite 1553.
Universal Fibers, Inc.
Monday, June 13; Tuesday, June 14 & Wednesday, June 15
7-6122
Universal Fibers, the company behind the award-winning, sustainable ReFresh Fiber made from post-consumer carpet fluff, asks you to start your day off right and join them in their booth for a Starbucks Coffee each morning. Attend one of three CEU Design Courses with Susan S. Szenasy of Metropolis Magazine, or a book signing on Monday with Editor John Cary of "The Power of ProBono." Tuesday register for an iPad 2 giveaway with Contract Magazine. And, be sure and recharge with end-of-the day snacks and refreshments. For a detailed schedule visit the Universal Fibers booth.
Special Events Continued
- Important Dates
- May 23
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