Citywide Festival Convenes More Than 163,000 Designers, Innovators, Cultural Leaders, and Enthusiasts Across Hundreds of Events The NYCxDESIGN Festival returns May 14-20, 2026, bringing together more than 163,000 designers, innovators, industry leaders, and enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Established in 2012 as New York City’s official design week, the…

New initiatives spotlight global partnerships and cross-disciplinary dialogue under the 2026 theme, Common Ground ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), North America’s leading platform for contemporary design, returns to the Javits Center May 17–19, 2026, with a renewed vision that deepens its commitment to global exchange, emerging talent, and meaningful collaboration across the design industry. Held…

Acclaimed architect discusses how reimagining buildings drives sustainability, community, and urban transformation at upcoming IIDA NY event. Vishaan Chakrabarti -Credit Patrice Casanova The International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA NY) will welcome acclaimed architect and urban thinker Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA, for its upcoming Pioneering Design® event, “Preserving the Past, Designing the Future: Adaptive…

What are your primary considerations when selecting furniture? May 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time Join us for an upcoming course, Why Standards Matter, designed to help you make informed decisions grounded in safety, well-being, and sustainability. This session explores the “why” behind furniture performance standards—unpacking the historical context that shaped them…

  The International Interior Design Association Brings the Design Community Together Through Education, Thought Leadership, and Citywide Collaboration The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is thrilled to officially welcome the second edition of Chicago Design Week (CDW) occurring during the second week of June 2026. Officially recognized by the City of Chicago, this week-long celebration…

New curated showcase to feature a compelling look at the trends, technology, and products from the lighting industry for the built environment NeoCon, the largest and longest-running show serving the commercial interiors (A&D) industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of Illuminate at NeoCon 2026, a new show-within-a-show concept dedicated to architectural, technical, and decorative…

Long-Term Leasing Momentum, a New Lighting Showcase, and a New Creative Collaboration Space Returning to The Mart June 8-10—with a Preview Day on June 7—NeoCon is proud to announce notable milestones leading up to the 2026 edition. Marked by significant investments from powerhouse brands, including Keilhauer and Calyx by Claridge tripling their footprints, a surge…

Beginning in 2027, ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), North America’s leading platform for contemporary design, will take place annually in November. The 2027 edition will take place November 7-9 at the Javits Center. This milestone signals a more powerful and expansive future for the global design industry, creating a new design destination in New York…