GSA Training Conference and Expo 2011
San Diego Convention Center
May 10-12, 2011 in San Diego, CA

As GSA’s signature training conference and exposition, this event is specially designed to benefit federal, state and local government employees and military members who make or influence procurement decisions. An invaluable experience for acquisition or program managers, the GSA Training Conference and Expo provides you with opportunities to:
• Build your acquisition knowledge with our extensive, three-day, Continuous Learning Point (CLP)-certified training class program;
• Network with hundreds of experts from GSA and other agencies;
• Meet with GSA vendors who provide technical expertise and products and services right for your organization’s needs; and
• Bring your national or regional staff together for a meeting in one of our complimentary meeting rooms.

For more information, visit: http://expo.gsa.gov/

International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
May 14-17, 2011 in New York

North America’s singular showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF draws the most intrepid seekers of design truth and design trends toan extraordinary exhibition of the most inspired models of design on the forefront.

During the Fair’s four days, 145,000 net square feet (13,500 net square meters) of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will bustle with more than 23,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, designers, manufacturers, representatives, distributors, and developers. Members of the general public are welcome on Tuesday, May 17 when the ICFF is open to all comers.

For more information, visit: http://www.icff.com/

NeoCon
Merchandise Mart
June 13-15, 2011 in Chicago, IL

VIA is proud and anxious to bring advanced classic aesthetics, high design and affordability to our showroom on 8 – #8-1062. Along with new products, VIA will be demonstrating the quality, craftsmanship, comfort, and ergonomics of our entire seating portfolio. All of this combines to refresh, renew, and re-invigorate VIA’s line.

At NeoCon World’s Trade Fair, discover thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional and residential interiors from more than 700 showrooms and exhibitors. NeoCon is where the design world comes together – three days of pure energy, bursting with new thinking, new resources, and new products. For 42 years the Merchandise Mart has been home to North America’s largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, providing nearly 40,000 architecture and design professionals with more than 150 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums, top-notch keynote speakers, cutting-edge products, innovative exhibits, building and design resources and materials.

For more information, visit: http://www.neocon.com

firstLOOK
New York Design Center
July 13, 2011 in New York, NY

“The 7th annual first LOOK™ event at the New York Design Center is a destination and must-see event each July for the design community. This annual event is now anticipated and looked forward to each year by designers, architects and dealers. Combining a fine blend of party and purpose, the NYC A&D community networks and views hundreds of products being introduced to the New York marketplace” states Dennis Cahill, leasing director of the NYDC.

The importance of first LOOK™ is not only revealed through the broad spectrum of attendees but also through the innovative products. This year’s products offered beautiful cabinetry, ergonomic seating, intriguing healthcare products and pioneering textiles.

For more information, visit: http://www.nydc.com/www/index.php

METROCON11
Dallas Market Hall
August 11-12, 2011 in Dallas, TX

METROCON is the largest design-related regional expo and conference in the USA. METROCON is a resourceful alliance: a tradeshow and convention organized through landmark volunteer collaboration between the Texas Chapter of ASID [American Society of Interior Designers] and the Texas / Oklahoma Chapter of IIDA [International Interior Design Association].In a determined effort to strengthen the design community, these two organizations have joined forces and pooled resources to offer the best in exhibitors and continuing education to their members and beyond.

METROCON focuses on introducing the latest in products and innovative ideas to the Southwest region’s community of interior designers, architects, design students and other essential industry members. All conference information – as well as exhibitor, tradeshow, continuing education, and event registration – is available through this official website.

For more information, visit: http://www.metrocon.info/index.php

NeoCon East
Baltimore Convention Center
November 2-3, 2011 in Baltimore, MD

The Premier Design Exposition for Commercial Interiors with a Focus on the Federal Government.

With 7 strong years under our belt, NeoCon East has proven time and time again that there is a critical NEED for a design exposition that is geared towards the government audience. With the new Administration and stimulus package (better known as the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act) in motion, there has never been a more important time to exhibit at NeoCon East and get your products in front of the key decision-makers that are pumping billions of dollars in to the commercial furnishings industry.

For more information, visit: http://www.neoconeast.com

HEALTHCARE DESIGN.11 Conference
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
November 13-16, 2011 in Nashville, TN

The Premier Conference that Informs, Engages and Shapes the Future of Healthcare Facility Design

HEALTHCARE DESIGN.11 is a four-day conference that provides expert insight into the design, architecture, and engineering of healthcare environments, delivering authoritative and timely content to inform, engage, and shape the industry. HEALTHCARE DESIGN.11 offers a comprehensive program for earning up to 21 CEUs, networking with peers, and influencing the direction of the trade as it advances into the future. It is the only conference that encompasses educational content developed by leading industry experts.

For more information, visit: visit the official show site.

National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo)
Caesars Palace
November 29-December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV

ErgoExpo in Las Vegas – the largest ergonomics event in America — is the best-attended, and most respected ergonomics events in the U.S. Visitors to the ErgoExpo hail from all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, Canada, the UK, Japan, France, Australia, Sweden, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Israel, Turkey, Switzerland, and other countries.

ErgoExpo features a growing number of educational opportunities each year, focusing on ergonomics as a means to increase safety, productivity, and profitability in the workplace. Types of workplaces covered include, but are not limited to: manufacturing, offices, industrial, facilities, call centers, healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities, laboratory environments, assembly, construction, 24/7 operations, uncontrolled environments, and virtual workplaces. Conference programming includes a combination of full-day and half-day interactive workshops, 90-minute sessions covering four to five tracks, ErgoSchool Lunch & Learn sessions, and timely keynote addresses.

For more information, visit: http://www.ergoexpo.com