NeoCon Attendance Lower Than Expected

Chicago, IL, July 29, 2009--Officials of NeoCon 2009 said attendance was 36,853, lower than the 50,000 Merchandise Mart Properties expected.

“The positive response from this year’s NeoCon demonstrates that tens of thousands of architects, designers and facility managers are actively engaged and that the contract furnishings industry remains strong, despite uncertain times,” said Mark Falanga, senior vice president of MMPI.

Professionals from about 16,327 different design and architecture firms attended this year’s show, the firm said. NeoCon featured more than 800 showrooms and exhibits in more than 1 million square feet. The 2009 Best of NeoCon had of more than 300 entries of new products from exhibitors.

More students than ever attended NeoCon's Student Series, providing a learning and networking environment for 1,781 students of interior design and architecture.

NeoCon 2010 will take place June 14-16.