The International Interior Design Association invites you to explore NeoCon® 2008. Visit IIDA's new, sustainable headquarters office and learning center or participate in one of IIDA's seminars or programs. Together, we're shaping the future of design.

Saturday, June 7

IIDA's Chapter Leadership Council (CLC), meetings and workshops

Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567

Sunday, June 8

CLC Wrap Up

Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567

IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom & Booth Design Competition

Time: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Showrooms and booths in The Mart

IIDA Annual Business Meeting

2–4 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art,
220 E. Chicago Ave.
IIDA kicks off NeoCon 2008 with their annual business meeting. Association Members and their guests are invited to this meeting to induct the 2008-2009 International Board of Directors, honor the new members of the College of Fellows and spotlight recipients of the Association's prestigious International Honors & Awards.

COOL 2008, IIDA Black Tie Celebration

7:30–11:30 p.m. Westin Chicago, River North For ticket info, contact kgranger@iida.org

Monday, June 9

IIDA/NeoCon Keynote Speaker Address

Introduction by John Mack, FIIDA, AIA

IIDA/ Contract/ Merchandise Mart Best of NeoCon Breakfast

IIDA invites Members to a preview of their new Headquarters Office and Learning Center.

IIDA Forum Advisors presentation, Trends in Design

Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567

College of Fellows Annual Meeting

Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567

Cocktail Reception

Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
NeoCon Attendees are welcome to join IIDA at a cocktail reception to inaugurate the new IIDA Headquarters.

Tuesday, June 10

GRA Committee Meeting

1–2 p.m., IIDA Headquarters

Legislative Roundtable

2–3 p.m., IIDA Headquarters

IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environments Awards Winners' Reception

By invitation

Wednesday, June 11

IIDA Headquarters Student Tour

2–3 p.m., IIDA Headquarters
Designer Ken Wilson, IIDA, AIA, LEED AP, with Envision Design, Washington, DC, will take students on a private tour of IIDA's new headquarters. Hear how the design team prioritized to achieve LEED credits, creating a space that's both beautiful and sustainable.

United By Design

IIDA Government Forum at NeoCon 08 (0.4 CEU)
IIDA and Tandus invite design professionals who work with public-sector clients to the 2008 Government Forum. Registrations are now accepted.
For further information, please see the registration form or contact Ely Padilla at epadilla@iida.org.

For more info, contact kgranger@iida.org.