Baltimore, MD, July 28--NeoCon East brings the NeoCon brand of diverse resources to the East Coast contract industry October 6-7, 2004.
Returning to the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland, the show provides attendees with inspiring solutions for the design and management of the built environment.
It attracts 6,000 to 8,000 interior designers, architects, facility managers, dealers, manufacturers representatives, students, federal employees and corporate executives.
With more than 250 exhibitors, 175,000 square feet of exhibit space and four specific show components including: Government Interiors, Buildings Show® featuring the Lighting Pavilion, GREENlife: Products for Sustainable Environments and the new Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition, NeoCon East sets the pace for the East Coast contract industry.
Produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI), the show carries the history and reputation of the 36-year-old NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago.
This is a business-oriented show revolving around good design and the people, products and resources that are available to create it, said Mark Falanga, vice president, MMPI. “As with all of our NeoCon shows, we've centered this one o the concept that good design is good business, but we've added to that a special focus on East Coast style and have assembled the largest collection of commercial furnishings and services available under one roof.”
SHOW COMPONENTS ‹ FOUR SHOWS WITHIN A SHOW
Government Interiors Supported by the General Service Administration's (GSA) National Furniture Center, 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 CEU-accredited seminars, special events, and an exhibition of 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. Federal government employees receive special offerings such as complimentary
meeting space and free CEU seminars.
Buildings Show® featuring the Lighting Pavilion Buildings and Archi-Tech magazines bring the all-new Lighting Pavilion to NeoCon East.
A showcase of building products, services and resources for new construction and renovation projects, the Buildings Show at NeoCon East is for architects, facility managers, building owners, developers and other professionals from the commercial design community, offering them the latest in facilities management, construction and technology. New lighting and control solutions to enhance design will be on display in the Lighting Pavilion within the show. An educational program addressing the latest lighting and built environment trends and topics complements the Buildings Show and Lighting Pavilion offering.
GREENlife: Products for Sustainable Environments Architects and interior designers will find products to assist in maintaining a healthy planet while earning project points with rating systems such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
Providing the products, processes and certification measures necessary to achieve eco-friendly design solutions, GREENlife highlights manufacturers who recognize the importance of sustainable design in both design and manufacturing processes.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition (ASCTEX). Natural stone and ceramic tile have become prominent design elements in every North American marketplace. The addition of ASCTEX this year brings stone and tile options to the attendees of NeoCon East, further expanding the product options and offerings available at the show.
