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NEOCON 2023 CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH ROBUST ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT, Across Verticals and Show Floors, NeoCon Products and Programming Showcased Boundless Innovation and Prioritized Togetherness, June 22, 2023 ANNOUNCING THE BEST OF NEOCON 2023 WINNERS, 114 Award Recipients Selected by a Jury of Industry Leaders, Best of Competition Awarded to Flote from Hightower Group, June 12, 2023 MEDIA ALERT: TOGETHER WE DESIGN AT NEOCON 2023, June 12-14, June 8, 2023 DESIGNING A BETTER CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2023 GRANT RECIPIENTS, The Chicago Tool Library and The Center for Natives Future, June 5, 2023 TREND FORECAST FOR NEOCON 2023, Transformative Interior Solutions that Inspire Authenticity, Seamlessly Integrate Technology, Prioritize Stewardship and Well-Being, and Embrace a Global Perspective, June 1, 2023 ENGAGING ACTIVATIONS AND EVENTS ENHANCE THE NEOCON 2023 EXPERIENCE, June 12-14 at THE MART in Chicago, May 11, 2023 BEST OF NEOCON UNVEILS 2023 JURY ROSTER, An Impressive Lineup of Industry Experts Will Judge the Distinguished Awards Program on Excellence and Innovation in Commercial Design, April 27, 2023 NEOCON ANNOUNCES POWERFUL AND TIMELY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, Top Experts and Innovators Will Explore the Future of Work and Beyond Through the Lens of Sustainability, Diversity, Technology and More, April 4, 2023 THE MART EXPERIENCES IMPRESSIVE GROWTH AHEAD OF NEOCON 2023, New and Expanded Showrooms, Extended Leases, Notable Additions to the 7th Floor, & Enhances Building Amenities Pave the Way for a Stellar 2023 Edition, March 31, 2023 DESIGN HAS ITS OWN RHYTHM: NEOCON 2023 KEYNOTES LOOK TO HOP HOP, COMMUNITY, AND TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD OUR FUTURE, Amy Webb, Michael Murphy, Michael Ford and Lupe Fiasco Headline NeoCon 2023, Programming Registration Opens April 3, March 21, 2023 BEST OF NEOCON 2023 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN, The Juried Awards Program Returns with Expanded Categories, A New Business Impact Award, and More, March 1, 2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR NEOCON 2023, The 54th Edition Will Bring the Community Together at THE MART With Product Launches, Programming, Invaluable Networking, and More, June 12-14, 2023, February 14, 2023 LET'S NEOCONNECT, NeoCon Launches a New Year-Round Events and Programming Series with an Upcoming Two-Day Learning and Networking Event at THE MART; January 31 - February 1, January 13, 2023 NEOCON ANNOUNCES CALL FOR 2023 PROGRAMMING, Seeking Expertise and Insight on Today's Most Relevant Topics to Share at NeoCon 2023, November 1, 2022

NEOCON 2022 ILLUMINATED THE POWER OF DESIGN, Vibrant Show Energized Community with Ground-Breaking Innovations, Enlightening Programming, Engaging Installations, & Meaningful Connections, June 21, 2022 ANNOUNCING THE BEST OF NEOCON 2022 WINNERS, 99 Award Recipients Selected by Distinguished Jury, HELM by HALCON Takes Top Honors as Best of Competition, June 13, 2022 MEDIA ALERT: DESIGN MAKES A STATEMENT AT NEOCON 2022, Shaping the Built Environment of the Future, June 13-15, June 7, 2022 DESIGNING A BETTER CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2022 GRANT RECIPIENT, Chicago Eco House, June 1, 2022 A Guide to Dynamic Experiences, Installation, Events, and More at NeoCon 2022, May 18, 2022 NEOCON EXHIBITORS ARE EXPANDING, GROWING, & INNOVATING, 2022 Attendees Can Expect Cutting-Edge Products, Installations, All-Star Designer Collaborations, & More From NeoCon Exhibitors, May 11, 2022 BEST OF NEOCON ANNOUNCES 2022 JURY LINEUP, More than 45 Industry Experts Set to Judge Hundreds of Submissions on Excellence and Innovation in Commercial Design, April 27, 2022 NEOCON'S 2022 PROGRAMMING WILL EDUCATE AND ENGAGE, REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMING OPENS APRIL 12, 47 CEU Sessions Will Offer Insight into the Future of Work, the Rise of NFTs, Sustainable Strategies, & More, April 7, 2022 NEOCON'S 2022 PROGRAMMING EXPLORES THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF DESIGN, Headlined by Thought Leaders with Diverse Backgrounds in Art, Education, and More, March 23, 2022 BEST OF NEOCON 2022 SUBMISSIONS OPEN MARCH 1, Juried Awards Program Honors Innovation & Excellence, February 28, 2022 EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS PLANNED FOR THEMART IN 2022 AND BEYOND, "Design at theMART" Programming & Event Series, theMART 2.0 Renovations, & More in the Works for 2022, February 17, 2022 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING, AND MORE MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR NEOCON 2022 AS REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY OPENS, June 13-15, theMART, Chicago, February 8, 2022 NEOCON EXTENDS CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS DEADLINE TO FEBRUARY 4, 2022, Seeking Experts on Design and the Built Environment, January 11, 2022 NEOCON OPENS CALL FOR 2022 PROGRAMMING, Seeking Experts on Design and the Built Environment, December 14, 2021

REUNITING AT NEOCON 2021, Buzzing Three Days Invigorate Industry, October 12, 2021 ANNOUNCING BEST OF NEOCON 2021 WINNERS, A Prestigious Jury Recognizes Excellence with 97 Awards, October 4, 2021 HOW WILL WE DESIGN ANEW? The Forefront of Commercial Interior Design is at NeoCon 2021, October 4-6, September 27, 2021 DESIGNING A BETTER CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2021 GRANT RECIPIENTS, SGA Youth Services and The Weaving Mill, September 21, 2021 IS THE OFFICE PERGOLA THE NEW CUBICLE? The Future of Work is at NeoCon 2021, October 4-6 at theMART in Chicago, August 2021 NEOCON ANNOUNCES THE 2021 BEST OF NEOCON JURY, Close to 60 Industry Leaders Selected to Judge Innovation & Excellence in Exhibitor Products, August 25, 2021 HOW WILL WE DESIGN ANEW? NEOCON ANNOUNCES 2021 PROGRAMMING, In-Person Oct 4-6 at theMART in Chicago and Virtually Available Starting Oct 4, August 4, 2021 THE FUTURE OF WORK IS AT NEOCON 2021, Groundbreaking Innovations Abound at theMART, July 15, 2021 REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 8 FOR NEOCON 2021, OCTOBER 4-6 AT THEMART IN CHICAGO, May 19, 2021 NEOCON PRESENTS "DESIGNING IN A DIGITAL WORLD," Virtual Programming May 19-20, April 29, 2021 BEST OF NEOCON RETURNS WITH FRESH APPROACH, EXPANDED CATEGORIES & NEW CONTENT, Honoring Outstanding 2021 Exhibitor Products, April 15, 2021 NEOCON PRESENTS "DESIGNING WELL" APRIL 21-22, Six Virtual Programs Exploring Design's Role in the Wellbeing of Mind, Body, Community and Planet, March 30, 2021 THEMART ANNOUNCES 11 NEW PERMANENT TENANTS AND 19 LEASE RENEWALS OR EXPANSIONS AHEAD OF NEOCON 2021 AS BRANDS CONTINUE TO INVEST IN SHOWROOMS, March 3, 2021 NEOCON ANNOUNCES COMPELLING NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING EXPLORES 2021 "DESIGN ANEW" THEME, February 25, 2021 2021 DESIGN IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM NOMINATION PERIOD NOW OPEN, Designing A Better Chicago’s Initiative Recognizes and Supports Those Using Design for Civic Good, January 26, 2021 NEOCON ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR 2021: OCTOBER 4-6, Fall Timing Offers a Greater Opportunity for Improved Health Climate and Renewed Optimism, October 27, 2020 NEOCON OFFERS SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR WORK & FAMILY MONTH, Explore the Future of Workspace in Collaboration with Work Design Magazine, September 25, 2020 NEOCON EXTENDS CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS DEADLINE TO DECEMBER 1, 2020, Opportunity to Submit Ideas & Share Design Expertise Next Year at NeoCon 2021, September 21, 2020 NEOCON ANNOUNCES CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR 2021 EDITION Opportunity to Submit Ideas & Share Design Expertise Next Year at NeoCon 2021, July 31, 2020

NEOCONNECT ENGAGES COMMERCIAL DESIGN INDUSTRY, NeoCon's Community Platform to Continue Through Fall, July 7, 2020 DESIGNING A BETTER CHICAGO ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS, Chicago Mobile Makers and Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired (dba Friedman Place), June 11, 2020 NEOCONNECT PREVIEW, A Closer Look at the Dynamic Digital Hub, May 21, 2020 NEOCON ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL HUB: NEOCONNECT 2020, Dynamic Online Resources, Programming and Events for the NeoCon Community, April 23, 2020 BREAKING: NEXT NEOCON SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 14-16, 2021, March 20, 2020 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 52ND EDITION, JUNE 8-10, 2020, Four Keynote Speakers Announced, February 18, 2020 DESIGNING A BETTER CHICAGO ANNOUNCES RIVERWALK DESIGN TEAM AND GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2020 LAUNCH, November 20, 2019 NEOCON EVOLVES WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH FOR 2020, Building an Inspirational Week of Design in Chicago, October 2019 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: NEOCON, JUNE 8-10, 2020, Submissions for Prestigious Conference Program Now Open, July 29, 2019

NeoCon 2019 Registration Now Open, January 16, 2019 NeoCon 2019 Keynote Lineup, February 4, 2019 NeoCon 2019 Seminar Highlights + Expanded Conference Dates, February 14, 2019 NeoCon 2019 A Focus on Hospitality Programming, Products & More, March 29, 2019 NeoCon & IIDA Launch Dynamic Inside Design Tour Program Providing Insider Access to High Design Chicago Hotspots April 26, 2019 NeoCon Welcomes in 51st Edition with Seven New Showrooms, Showroom Expansions & Several New & Notable 7th Floor Exhibitors May 2, 2019 NeoCon Guide to Activations May 15, 2019 NeoCon Extends Outdoors: The Show Unveils Experiential Outdoor Environment: The NeoCon Plaza A Focus on Outdoor Workspace Design in Programming, Products & More May 23, 2019 A VIBRANT NEOCON 51 Energetic Edition Underscored Event’s Enduring Value June 18, 2019

NeoCon Reaches 50th Milestone Mark, June 26, 2018 NeoCon 50 Retrospective, June 5, 2018 NeoCon 50 Guide to Installations & Features, May 25, 2018 Spotlight On NeoCon's 7th Floor Exhibit Hall, May 3, 2018 Neocon 50: New and Notable, April 9, 2018 NeoCon Announces Captivating Seminar Series, March 9, 2018 NeoCon 50 Announces Marquee Presentations, February 13, 2018 NeoCon Celebrates 50 Years, January 17, 2018

MEDIA ALERT: NEOCON, JUNE 12-14, 2017 The Future of Work: 4 Major Trends at NeoCon 2017 NeoCon: Guide to Special Events & Features The Best in Commercial Design From Every Angle: New & Notable at NeoCon 2017 NeoCon Announces Impactful & Insightful 2017 Educational Program NeoCon 2017 to Feature Powerhouse Programming Mark Your Calendars: NeoCon 2017

NeoCon 2016: Mark Your Calendars Industry Heavy Hitters Headline NeoCon’s 2016 Conference NeoCon 2016 Offers Compelling Educational Program NeoCon 7th Floor Exhibit Hall Product Preview NeoCon Launches Engaging New Social Media Activities NeoCon Ready to Make its Mark on Chicago NeoCon 2016 Energizes The Industry

NeoCon 2015 Hits It Out of the Park NeoCon 2015 Preview: A Round-Up of Special Events, Features and Social Campaigns NeoCon Taps Into Archeworks’ Talent for 2015 Pressroom New at NeoCon 2015 Technology Plays a Starring Role in NeoCon 2015 NeoCon 2015 Program Set to Deliver Conversations and Content for Commercial Interior Professionals NeoCon Announces 2015 Keynote Presenters NeoCon 2015 Media Alert