NeoCon 2023

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NeoCon Is Back!

The Event: NeoCon
When: 12 – 14 June
Where: Chicago, IL
Why: A launchpad for commercial design innovation

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After two years of pandemic workarounds, NeoCon 2023 felt like it had returned to its pre-covid self. The furniture showrooms were packed, the 7th-floor show exhibits had steady traffic, and overall, the A&D industry was pleased!

Ali Oxley (left), District Sales Manager for OFS Brands, giving a showroom tour at NeoCon. Ali collaborated with Material Intelligence on her company’s new sustainabilty CEU.
Genesis Products’ leads with strong climate positive materials message at neocon. Sales and Marketing Manager Scott Flom pictured at left.
Bringin’ sexy back…to the office! Knoll’s Leopard Wassily Lounge Chair.
Summer sidewalk scene in Chicago's Fulton Market District

The Fulton Market design district added another layer of energy to NeoCon week…fantastic showroom experiences from Knoll, Herman Miller, and others.

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Article by Kenn Busch

Madison-based Kenn Busch is a journalist and the founder of Material Intelligence, a sustainability subject matter expert, and the founder of ClimatePositiveNOW.org. He is dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap between materials and sustainability for furniture and interior architecture.

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