EVENTS, EXPERIENCES & ACTIVATIONS NeoCon 2021 will host a number of special events and experiences that will re-connect us and inspire us to Design Anew. Visit neocon.com/attend/events for details and registration.
EVENTS DIFFA CHICAGO: COCKTAILS BY DESIGN 2021
on DesignTV® by SANDOW. Watch the ceremony by tuning in on Facebook.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 5:00 – 8:00 PM RIVER PARK, SOUTH DRIVE, THEMART
BEST OF NEOCON AWARDS
Join DIFFA Chicago Saturday, October 2, at theMART’s River Park for one of the industry’s favorite events! Enjoy delicious cocktails, scrumptious bites by Marshall’s Landing and mingling to fresh DJ sounds — all under the Chicago skyline alongside the Chicago River. Tickets: 312.644.6412 or diffachicago.org
HIP AWARDS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 6:00 – 8:00 PM MARSHALL’S LANDING, 2 FL
Interior Design’s HiP Awards celebrate the most innovative commercial products and design thinkers in the A+D community. Winners and honorees will be announced live at an exclusive event held at theMART on Sunday, October 3, at 6PM. The awards will also stream live
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM PRESENTATION STUDIO, 2 FL
The Best of NeoCon 2021 award winners will be announced among industry peers on the opening morning of NeoCon. Now in its 33rd 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, Sustainability Awards, and one Best of Competition Award. Watch a live stream of the awards presentation on site at the Grand Stair or online on the NeoCon Hub.
TOAST TO FINE DESIGN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 3:00 – 5:00 PM 6, 14, 15 FLS
Be inspired as you step off the elevators on 6, 14 and 15 to an oasis of fine design. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and live music throughout the hallways then relax with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in showrooms. As the lines between residential, hospitality and commercial design continue to blur, the Design Center showrooms offer both residential and contract lines, providing the most innovative and inspirational selection of products on the market today for both indoor and outdoor design projects. Registration Required.
ASID DESIGN PATHWAYS STUDENT PROGRAM + TOUR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 3:00 - 5:00 PM 6 FL, “MEET ON 6,” SUITE 6-180
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
