Chicago, IL, August 1, 2006--NeoCon East, the premier exposition in the Mid-Atlantic region for the design and management of the built environment, returns for its fourth consecutive year to the Baltimore Convention Center October 11-12, 2006 for two days of new products, special events, educational offerings and guest speakers.
With more than 250 exhibitors, 185,000 square feet of exhibit space and three show components including: Government Interiors, Buildings Show and GreenLife: Products for Sustainable Environments, NeoCon East sets the pace for the East Coast contract furnishings industry. The ultimate show for architects, interior designers, facility managers, government specifiers, government designers, space planners, distributors, manufacturers and real estate executives, NeoCon East draws more than 7,500 attendees who rely on this event for innovative ideas and the latest trends.
Supported by the General Service Administration’s (GSA) National Furniture Center and Public Buildings Service-- the entity that supplies federal government and military agencies with interiors solutions-Government Interiors serves the federal government specifier, designer and procurement manager. The show features accredited seminars, various special events throughout NeoCon East and an impressive exhibition that showcases an array of innovative products and services available on the GSA schedule. Government Interiors provides attendees with the most cost-effective way to explore industry trends and procurement changes that impact federal acquisitions.
Buildings and Archi-Tech magazines bring a showcase of building products, services and resources for new construction and renovation projects to architects, facility managers, building owners, developers and other professionals from the commercial design community. Attendees will learn the latest strategies and offerings in facilities management, construction and technology.
Architects and interior designers will find products, processes and certification measures that can provide eco-friendly solutions to help maintain a healthy planet through GreenLife Products for Sustainable Environments. GreenLife is the platform for manufacturers who recognize the importance of sustainable design through both the product design and manufacturing processes.
Over the course of the show, more than 30 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums will be offered. Programming is designed to enhance the show experience for attendees, providing them with unique educational opportunities to expand industry knowledge and keep current with the latest trends in interior design and architecture. All educational sessions are one hour, rated by three skill levels and accredited for 0.1 CEU, 1LU or CMU. Registration is required for all sessions and space is limited, so register in advance online to secure a spot.
Keynote Addresses:
“The Power of Transformative Design” by Diane Hoskins, executive director at Gensler
Oct. 11, 12 p.m.
Theater Show Floor
Sponsored by Metropolis
Hoskins believes in the power of design to impact the workplace and inspire individuals, as well as transform organizations. She examines how improving the workplace has profound implications on organizations.
“The Simply Green Office: From Stressed Out to Blissed Out” by Danny Seo, eco-consultant for Kimpton Hotel Group
Oct. 12, 12:00 p.m.
Theater Show Floor
Sponsored by IIDA and Allsteel
Seo, the host of two shows both titled “Simply Green” on the Sirius Satelllite and LIME TV, believes office space can be a reflection of a good, green home as well. With all the buzz about eco friendly homes from bedding to paint, Seo talks about how to be resourceful at the office as well.
Special Events
Attendees have access to a wide array of social and net
