IIDA
THE FUTURE OF DESIGN
The International Interior Design Association is proud to participate, and to celebrate its 16th year as a partner, presenting the IIDA Annual Conference at NeoCon: No Such Thing as Business as Usual. Enjoy an engaging range of events and presentations, all fashioned to yield a discerning glimpse into where we are headed as a profession. Join us to both experience these sessions and presentations and to use their insights to make your crucial contribution to the evolution and enrichment of the Interior Design profession. NeoCon 2010 offers an opportunity for networking, enlightenment and education.
For extensive details on all IIDA programs and activities at NeoCon click here.
EDUCATION
IIDA not only focuses on the current matters of design, but continually looks to the future by presenting exceptional educational programs that balance passion for good design and strategy for best business practices.
Association Forums
Rethinking, Redefining and Reinventing Our Work [AF13]
Date: Monday, June 14 Time: 10 – 11 am
Credits: 0.1 CEUs
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Sustainability: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? [AF14]
Date: Tuesday, June 15 Time: 10:30 am – Noon
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Government Forum
Date: Wednesday, June 16 Time: 10 am – Noon
Fee: free for IIDA Members; $20 Non-Members
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
Registration: Please email Stephen at marcommintern@iida.org to reserve your seat.
The Government Forum provides a venue for discussion and exchange of knowledge related to government design. Enjoy a keynote by Interior Design magazine publisher Mark Strauss, Hon. IIDA, on the unprecedented Universe Study landmark survey of interior designers, architects and manufacturers revealed in March. Mr. Strauss will present the data and facts in relation to trends and the Future of Design. Enjoy brief updates from representatives of the Navy, Armed Forces and more. For details, go to www.iida.org.
IIDA Seminars
IIDA Members go above and beyond to make the most of NeoCon as an educational experience. Check out other IIDA Members as they share their expertise on topics ranging from self promotion and marketing to the future of the spec process and successfully branching into new design disciplines. Click here (MMPI: link to full seminar listing) for the full listing of seminars offered at Neocon and look for the IIDA Appellation after the speaker name.
Keynote Speaker
Majora Carter: "Greening the Ghetto and How Much it Won't Cost Us"
Date: Monday, June 14 Time: 8 am
Location: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Sponsored by:
Presented by:
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IIDA Student Panel - Career Bootcamp
Date: Wednesday, June 16 Time: 8 am – 9:30 am
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
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SPECIAL EVENTS
IIDA Chapter Leadership Council (CLC)
Date: Friday, June 11- Sunday, June 13
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
RSVP: By invitation.
Meetings and workshops for International Members in leadership roles.
IIDA College of Fellows VIP Reception
Date: Sunday, June 13 Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. (Enter at Pearson St.)
RSVP: By invitation.
IIDA Annual Meeting
Date: Sunday, June 13 Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. (Enter at Pearson St.)
RSVP: Email Stephen at marcommintern@iida.org to RSVP.
Association Members and their guests are invited to this meeting to induct the 2010-2011 International Board of Directors, celebrate the Chapters recognized for excellence in accomplishments, honor the new Members of the College of Fellows and spotlight recipients of the Association's prestigious International Honors and Awards.
COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 13 Time: 7 pm – 11 pm
Location: Westin Chicago River North Hotel
RSVP: Email Jenny at jpalmer@iida.org or click here for more information.
COOL is the annual IIDA Interior Design awards gala, which celebrates the winners of the 37th Annual Interior Design Competition and the 18th Annual Will Ching Design Competition. It promises to be a spectacular evening of interior design excellence, with cocktails, awards, dinner and dancing. And this year, look for a special display showcasing one-of-a-kind fashions, created by IIDA Chapters.
IIDA Legislative Roundtable
Date: Tuesday, June 15 Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
RSVP: Email iidahq@iida.org or call 312-467-1950
Join IIDA for a lively discussion of current government and regulatory affairs issues facing the interior design profession. Speakers: Laura Brett Tribble, IIDA, Vice President, GRA, IIDA Board of Directors • Dr. Mike Stinziano, IIDA Legislative Counsel
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Don’t miss out on the IIDA special exhibits running throughout NeoCon. Meet IIDA Members and staff and enjoy unique offerings.
Fashion IIDA
Location: 8th floor IIDA Lounge and IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
Award winning fashions selected from IIDA Chapters will be exhibited, highlighting some of the most creative designs by IIDA Members and supporters from across the country.
IIDA Lounge
Location: 8th floor, Booth 8-2018
The IIDA lounge will be staffed throughout the duration of the NeoCon show with knowledgeable Headquarters Staff happy to answer any questions you may have about IIDA events, Membership, Education or Communications. Enter a chance to win prizes by playing IIDA trivia!
Perspective Booth
Location: 8th floor, Booth 8-3018
The team of editors and writers responsible for bringing you the Association’s award-winning journal, Perspective, will be available to chat and answer your questions about the journal. Do you have what it takes to be the next expert source they contact for a story?
IIDA Headquarters
Location: 5th floor, Suite 567
Don’t miss the chance to stop by IIDA Headquarters to take a tour of the LEED Gold certified office space, designed by Ken Wilson, AIA, FIIDA, or meet members of the Headquarters Staff.
AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom & Booth Design Competition
Date: Sunday, June 13 Time: 8 am – Noon
Location: The Merchandise Mart, Floors 3, 7, 8, 10 & 11
TO ENTER: Download the Call for Entry form or contact Jenny at jpalmer@iida.org for more information.
With our partner, Contract, IIDA recognizes outstanding creativity in showroom and booth design each year at NeoCon.
IIDA Chapter Awards/Star and Titan Awards
Date: Sunday, June 13 Time: 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: IIDA Annual Business Meeting; Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. (Enter at Pearson St.)
RSVP:
Association Members and their guests celebrate the Chapters recognized for excellence in accomplishments and spotlight recipients of the Association's prestigious International Honors and Awards, including the Star and Titan awards. Join us to fete Holly Hunt and David Rockwell for their contributions to the design industry.
IIDA 37th Annual Interior Design Competition and the 18th Annual Will Ching Design Competition
Date: Sunday, June 13 Time: 7 pm – 11 pm
Location: COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration; Westin Chicago River North Hotel
RSVP: Email Jenny at jpalmer@iida org or click here for more information.
IIDA and the national design community gather to celebrate the profession and the winners of the 37th Annual Interior Design Competition and the 18th Annual Will Ching Design Competition.
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- May 01
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