March 31, 2026 — NeoCon is guided by the 2026 theme, “Where Design Connects.” The show is the nexus for the people, products and perspectives driving the industry forward. NeoCon’s team at The Mart knows that busy facilities planners, designers and architects cannot always attend for all days. This year, NeoCon begins with a Preview Day on Sunday, June 7, 12-4 p.m., open to all attendees for an early look at showrooms and installations before the show’s official days, Monday, June 8-10. Free online registration provides access to the seven exhibition floors at The Mart. More education programming details about NeoCon 2026 will be released separately on FMLink.
To make the most of the greatest show in the commercial design industry, the team has prepared answers to the leading NeoCon Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Q: When can I register for specific Keynotes, Featured Presentations, CEU sessions, Workshops, and NeoCon Talks?
A: Programming registration — which includes reserving seats for Keynotes, Featured Presentations, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Workshops, and NeoCon Talks — will open on April 1, 2026. You must be registered as an attendee first to add these sessions to your schedule.
Q: Who are the keynote speakers for this year’s event?
A: The 2026 keynote lineup features three world-renowned visionaries:
- Monday, June 8: Jessica O. Matthews (Entrepreneur and Inventor)
- Tuesday, June 9: Nick Foster (Futures Designer, formerly of Google X)
- Wednesday, June 10: David “Shingy” Shing (Digital Prophet and Cultural Strategist)
A: This year’s theme is “Where Design Connects.” It highlights NeoCon’s role as a central crossroads for the industry, linking diverse people, disciplines, and technologies to drive progress and foster meaningful relationships within the built environment.
A: NeoCon 2026 will span seven floors of The Mart, including floors 1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 14. These floors will feature a mix of permanent showrooms, pop-ups, and temporary exhibitors representing the full spectrum of commercial interiors. Look for showroom entrance signs designating winners of The Best of NeoCon. Over 250 products are expected to participate in 46 commercial furniture and furnishings categories.
A: Yes. New for 2026, the show will feature Illuminate at NeoCon, a specialized platform and programming track dedicated to the critical role of lighting in design and commercial interiors.
