THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE.
NeoCin 2026 brings together industry experts, workplace innovators, business leaders, and design professionals for a day dedicated to the evolving relationship between people, culture, and place.
registration is now open!
Thursday AUGUST 20, 2026
Who’s NeoCin For?
OUR COMPLIMENTARY EVENT is open to anyone who plans, designs, or owns commercial space.
NeoCin 2026
August 20, 2026 | Office Furniture Source – Sharonville, OH
The NeoCon Experience, Without leaving Cincinnati
NeoCin 2026 is your local connection to the design industry’s premier commercial interiors event. No need to travel to Chicago—experience the latest trends, product launches, and CEU-accredited learning sessions right here in the Cincinnati/NKY region.
Check out the full agenda and our speaker bios below.
Why Attend NeoCin?
4 CEUs available through 4 expert-led sessions
Lunch + Learn with an HR Expert
Afternoon Panel Discussion with IIDA
15+ exhibitors showcasing what’s new and what’s next in commercial furniture and interiors
Direct access to national and regional reps from top manufacturers
Complimentary event open to anyone who plans, designs, or owns commercial space
- NEW This Year! Complimentary headshots with professional photographer
- Networking Happy Hour
Why Attend NeoCin?
4 CEUS
Lunch n Learn
Build Your Talent Weapon
IIDA Panel Discussion
Reciprocal Space
Complimentary Headshots
Networking Event
Exhibitors
Whether you’re a designer, architect, facility manager, or business owner, this is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired—all under one roof, right here in Cincinnati!
NeoCin 2026 Agenda
Session 1 | 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Belinda! Acoustics “It’s all Greek to me.”
by Belinda Binford, Dan Binford & Associates
Acoustics is often overlooked, until it becomes a problem.
This course explores how sound shapes focus, wellbeing, and overall project success, helping you integrate acoustical thinking from the very start.
Discover how better acoustics can elevate both the user experience and the performance of your spaces, without adding complexity.
(1 CEU)
Belinda Binford is a sales representative specializing in the architecture and design community. With a degree in Interior Design and more than 25 years of experience, she has built a career helping clients select innovative textile and interior finish solutions. Her expertise includes Carnegie fabrics, wallcoverings, and acoustic products from Kirei and Akouo, supporting projects that balance aesthetics, performance, and functionality..
Session 2 | 9:15 AM
Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture by Kevin Johnson, GhentSustainability in furniture can feel complex, this course makes it practical.
Discover how key standards and certifications connect, and how furniture choices can actively support healthier people and more sustainable spaces.
Walk away with clarity, confidence, and insights you can apply right away.
(1 CEU)
Kevin Johnson has been with Ghent for eight years, representing a leading manufacturer of visual communication and collaboration solutions based in Cincinnati. He works closely with organizations across business, education, and healthcare sectors, helping clients create environments that foster communication, engagement, and productivity. Kevin is passionate about delivering solutions that help people work and learn better together..
Session 3 | 10:30 AM
Environment for All: Inclusive Design Considerations (education)
by Claire Corrigan, HON
Designing for neurodiversity means designing for everyone.
This course explores how sensory experiences—sound, light, color, and space—impact the way people learn, focus, and interact. Gain practical strategies to create more inclusive, supportive environments that enhance both wellbeing and performance.
(1 CEU)
Claire Corrigan has been with HON for 10 years and serves as Regional Market Manager, supporting dealer partners across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, the DMV region, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh. She is passionate about helping clients create spaces that are both functional and inspiring, bringing creativity, energy, and practical solutions to every project. Claire believes great furniture should enhance the way people work, collaborate, and thrive.
Lunch ‘N Learn | 12:00 PM
HR in 2026: Building the Talent Weapon
by Walt Rodgers
A brief journey through the strategic decisions made in structuring HR focus and resources in a fast moving, high growth, rapid change environment.
Session 4 | 2:00 PM
Design for All Trend Forecast: Shaping Spaces Where Everyone Thrives (workspace)
by Theresa Schneider, Julia Schenk and McKenzie Huber, ShowContract What does it really mean to design for belonging?
This course explores how to create spaces that support both people and planet through five key lenses: wellbeing, connection, learning, experience, and thriving. Walk away with practical strategies to design environments that inspire, engage, and help individuals and communities flourish.
(1 CEU)
Theresa Schneider brings extensive experience in commercial account management, partnering with clients to deliver solutions that support business growth and long-term success. She is dedicated to building strong relationships and collaborating with teams to solve challenges, create value, and achieve measurable results. Theresa’s client-focused approach ensures every solution is tailored to meet unique needs while delivering exceptional performance and service..
Julia Schenk joined Shaw Contract in 2024, bringing nearly 18 years of healthcare experience and three years in architecture and design. Her diverse background provides a unique perspective on how flooring influences perception, well-being, learning, and overall user experience. Julia is passionate about building lasting partnerships and helping clients identify solutions that combine performance, functionality, and design excellence..
McKenzie Huber joined Shaw Contract as an Account Executive in 2024. A trained interior designer, she brings experience across education, corporate, and hospitality environments, creating functional and thoughtful design solutions that align with client goals and budgets. By combining her design expertise with a collaborative and approachable style, McKenzie helps clients find flooring solutions that meet their performance, aesthetic, and financial objectives.
Panel Discussion with IIDA | 3:30 PM
Reciprocal Spaces. How the environments we create shape us and how we shape them.
As expectations around work and human experience continue to evolve, the relationship between people and place is becoming increasingly interconnected. This panel explores how environments influence wellbeing, connection, belonging, and performance—and how changing human needs, values, and behaviors are reshaping the spaces we design. The conversation will examine the reciprocal nature of this relationship and its implications for the future of workplaces and communities.
NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR | 4:30-6:00 PM
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