Attendees browse new products at last year's NeoCon show.


An expanded focus on all things green will mark the agenda at NeoCon 2007, the annual trade show for the contract furnishings industry, June 11-13 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Dubbed “Greenlife,” the program will include the EnviroDesign Pavilion of new green products and a slate of specialized educational seminars and networking events.

An event expected to highlight the conference is “Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design,” 3 to 4:30 p.m. June 12. The discussion will include several leading female architects and designers, and focus on women’s important roles in the green building and design movement.

Additionally, NeoCon will be home to annual show events including The Buildings Show, OfficeExpo Technocon, NEWhospitality, Fine Design Residential Furnishings and The Architectural Stone Ceramic Tile Exposition. For more information, visit www.merchandisemart.com/neocon.