Baltimore, MD (September 22, 2014)
NeoCon East is well established as the premier commercial design exposition and conference for the mid-Atlantic design community and a necessity to the industry. Held from October 29-30, 2014 at the Baltimore Convention Center, the show is once again positioned to take place at the beginning of the federal government fiscal year.
Featuring more than 200 exhibitors, innovative designs and cutting edge building resources as well as 40 CEU-accredited seminars, association forums and noteworthy keynote speakers, NeoCon East offers the largest concentration of products and services under GSA's Multiple Awards Schedules Program for Workplace Environments (Furniture, Furnishings, Floor
Coverings and more). The GSA is thrilled to be back at NeoCon East after last year’s government shutdown.
Show organizers are working hand in hand with the administration to ensure that the show delivers on all levels. With benefits like complimentary registration, education and round trip transportation from Washington DC and Philadelphia to name a few, it is a must attend event for government employees.
PROGRAMMINGWith more than 40 CEU seminars available, the 2014 programming is designed to meet the needs of both the private and public sector. Government employees with valid I.D. can take advantage of complimentary CEU accredited educational seminars coded with a [W] or [T] as well as an educational track presented by GSA experts. The GSA track kicks off with an 8am presentation on “Marketing to the Federal Government” led by Dan McAneney, director of business development for GSA IWACenter in Philadelphia, PA. He will discuss everything from advertising and social media to how to partner with GSA to better provide support to federal customers. Other seminars that day include “Furniture Procurement,” “GSA is Helping the Government Get Fit,” and “GSA Reverse Auction.”
In addition, IIDA’s Government Design Forum will focus on lessons learned in workplace transformations. Award-winning AECOM designer Irena Savakova takes the stage at 11am as Wednesday’s keynote presenter. Focused on architectural and interior development for federal, corporate commercial and educational facilities, she will explore her recent work including the Social Security Administration Campus in Baltimore and conceptual design for US embassies in Zimbabwe and Mauritania. Thursday’s programming is equally impressive with basic and intermediate level seminars including “The Basics of Property Disposal,” “Purchasing Green Products,” and “E-Tools Overview.”
This year, NeoCon East will also host the GSA’s Quality Partnership Council (QPC) Meeting. The QPC’s mission is to foster a common understanding among the customer, contractor, and GSA through communication and education while working to continuously improve the processes involved in effectively serving each other. The full day general session will be held on Tuesday, October 28 and is open to the GSA, federal customers, and its Schedule vendors. Those interested in attending can register online at www.gsa.gov/portal/content/196999.
PRODUCTSNeoCon East is vitally important to anyone responsible for the interior design, specification and procurement of products for the government. With approximately 75% of exhibitors on the GSA schedule – the largest concentration of products and services for commercial interiors – NeoCon East attendees can engage with exhibitors who can help them find solutions for today’s government workplace. Furniture, flooring, fabrics, interior building products and technology are among the cutting edge products on display, which are an integral part of meeting the challenge of creating high performing spaces, often times within a reduced footprint. Companies including Herman Miller, Knoll, Teknion, AIS, Global, Steelcase and Patcraft are among the notable GSA schedule holders standing ready to service the government and provide face-to-face support and product knowledge.
GSA’s IWACenter will provide industry knowledge and contracting expertise for furniture and furnishings products and services. Representatives will be actively working with attendees and vendors, conducting tours of the show floor and assisting with questions about everything from the procurement process to mission requirements to the GSA e-tools library.
SHOW & SEMINAR REGISTRATIONRegistration for admission to NeoCon® East is free and available online until October 22nd. Government employees with valid I.D. can take advantage of complimentary CEU accredited educational seminars coded with a [W] or [T] as well as an educational track presented by GSA experts. More details can be found at www.neoconeast.com.
SHOW LOCATIONBaltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Md.
Halls E, F, G and Swing
One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Md.
TRANSPORTATIONComplimentary shuttle buses will provide ease in transportation from Washington DC and Philadelphia to and from the Baltimore Convention Center. Visit www.neoconeast.com and click the travel tab for more details.
SHOW HOURSWednesday, October 29 • 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday, October 30 • 9:00am – 4:00pm
Educational Programs begin each day at 8am
NeoCon® East is a registered trademark of MMPI.
Media Contacts: Danielle McWilliams / Alexandra Zwicky, Novità Communications, 212.528.3160
E-mail: danielle@novitapr.com / alexandra@novitapr.com
Media should register at neoconeast.com under the Registration tab and can visit the show’s online pressroom at to download press releases and announcements.
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