You’re invited to submit a presentation for NeoCon 2027. The deadline for submissions is January 18, 2027. Selected presenters will be notified by February 16, 2027.

Programming submissions will be considered for the following formats:

• VIRTUAL CEU SESSIONS
  Up to sixty (60) submissions will be selected for professionally produced, pre-recorded 1-hour sessions available on the NeoCon CEU Hub, June 13 –December 31. Approved by IDCEC and AIA.
  
  
• ONSITE CEU SESSIONS
  Eight (8) live, 1-hour sessions will be selected to present at The Mart during NeoCon, June 14-15. Approved by IDCEC and AIA. These sessions will also be recorded and offered as Virtual CEU Sessions.
  
  
• WORKSHOPS
  Four (4) experiential 1.5–2 hour sessions will be selected and held at The Mart, June 14-15, featuring hands-on, practice-based learning. Approved by IDCEC and AIA.
  
  
• NEOCON TALKS
  Up to ten (10) engaging, 20-minute thought leadership presentations will be selected and featured live at the 7th Floor Stage, June 14-15. Talks will be recorded and also shared post-event.
  
  
• ILLUMINATE AT NEOCON, SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
  Up to ten (10) dynamic, 20-40 minute expert-led conversations on lighting will be selected and featured live at the 7th Floor Stage, June 14-15. Sessions will be recorded and also shared post event.

Preview NeoCon CEU & Workshop 2027 Application

Preview NeoCon Talks 2027 Application

Preview Spotlight Sessions 2027 Application

Before applying, please review the Evaluation Process, Submission Requirements, and Speaker Expenses.

The Evaluation Process:

CEUs & Workshops are reviewed by the members of the NeoCon Program Review Board. Evaluations are based on overall quality; industry relevance; well-defined focus within the educational and practical application of the material; timeliness of the topic; and speaker qualifications.

NeoCon Talks and Spotlight Sessions are curated by the NeoCon team and its partners based on originality, clarity, relevance, and presenter experience.

• Submitters for selected presentations will receive notification by February 16, 2027.

To be considered for NeoCon 2027 programming:

• Your presentation must be educational or inspirational in nature — sales presentations will not be accepted.
• Industry manufacturers or vendors not participating at NeoCon are ineligible to speak or participate as a presenter.
• Your material should be original; otherwise, cite the source(s).
• For multiple speakers, each speaker must agree to this submission.
• Incomplete presentation submissions will not be considered.

CEU Presentation Guidelines:

• Your CEU presentation should address at least one of the educational categories listed: Design Skills, Education, Facility Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Inclusion, Industry Directions, Lighting, Public Space, Sustainability, Technology, Wellness or Workplace.
• CEU presentations should be 60 min long.
• CEU presentations should not exceed four speakers, including the moderator.
• We will seek continuing education unit (CEU) accreditation for all selected CEU presentations.

For accepted 2027 submissions, NeoCon is pleased to offer:

• The list of session attendees online and onsite, where applicable, including name, title, company, and email address.
• Promotional support via NeoCon's marketing communication (including website, pr and social media).
• Only onsite CEU speakers traveling from outside of Chicago are eligible for one (1) night hotel stay. Hotel selected by NeoCon. NeoCon will not pay hotel expenses for onsite CEU speakers currently employed by manufacturers, permanent showrooms at The Mart or exhibitors.

To begin, please click either "Create an Account" to start your first presentation submission, or "Login" if you have already created an account for the NeoCon 2027 submission site.

**Please note: your account information from the 2026 submission site has not been saved. Please select "Create an Account" to set up a new account profile for the NeoCon 2027 submission site.