ALEX DAULEY • JASON SAFT • ERIN STETZER • LAURIE LAIZURE • NIKKI LEVY • MEREDITH HUCK • BETH DIANA SMITH • SHARON SHERMAN • FAYE ROEBER • PAMELA DURKIN • NICOLE FISHER • ERICA KAYSER • JUSTIN TRATTOU • HEATHER MCMANUS • WENDY ESTELA •
ALEX DAULEY • JASON SAFT • ERIN STETZER • LAURIE LAIZURE • NIKKI LEVY • MEREDITH HUCK • BETH DIANA SMITH • SHARON SHERMAN • FAYE ROEBER • PAMELA DURKIN • NICOLE FISHER • ERICA KAYSER • JUSTIN TRATTOU • HEATHER MCMANUS • WENDY ESTELA •
NORTH EAST DESIGN CONFERENCE
OCT 5-7, 2026
NORTH EAST DESIGN CONFERENCE OCT 5-7, 2026
Years from now, 100 designers will remember that NEDCON2026 changed their businesses forever.
Will you be one of them?
NEDCON2026 TICKETS
Flexible Team Attendance
Can't attend all three days? No problem!
We know running a design business doesn't stop for a conference.
Your ticket can be transferred to another member of your team.
Attend the sessions that matter most to you, and let a team member join for the days you're unavailable.
It's one ticket and shared value for your business.
If your pricing and systems are broken, you’re leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table.
The time to act is now.
Get all the answers at NEDCON.
TEAM 3-DAY PASS
[For 4 members of a Design Team]
Get 4 Heritage Passes and gain access to all conference presentations and speeches throughout the three days for 4 members of your team. Get 4 tickets to attend the NEDCON Gala Cocktail Event on the evening of October 6th with Special Guest Speaker Nikki Levy.
FAQs
Who is this event for?
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NEDCON was created for interior designers, architects, builders, and creative entrepreneurs who are serious about growing both their creative vision and their business.
This is not a trade show or a surface-level networking event. NEDCON is designed as a highly curated educational experience where attendees gain direct insight from some of the most respected voices in the design industry — leaders who have built influential brands, successful firms, and lasting careers.
What makes NEDCON different is the level of openness, access, and conversation. Speakers and panelists are not simply presenting portfolios — they are sharing the real strategies behind building a successful design business
Where should I stay?
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For guests traveling to NEDCON, we recommend staying at either the W Hoboken or the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, both conveniently located near the event venue at Antique Lofts in Hoboken, New Jersey.
W Hoboken
A modern waterfront hotel located in the heart of Hoboken, the W offers luxury accommodations, walkability to restaurants and nightlife, and quick access to the conference venue. It’s an ideal option for attendees looking for a more elevated hospitality experience close to the event.
Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel – Weehawken
Located directly across the river from Manhattan, the Sheraton offers beautiful skyline views and convenient access to Hoboken and the venue. It’s a great option for attendees looking for comfort, accessibility, and proximity to both the conference and New York City.
Because NEDCON is designed as an intimate, highly curated event, we recommend booking accommodations early.
Is attendance limited?
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Yes. Attendance is intentionally limited to just 100 founding attendees.
NEDCON was designed to be a more intimate and highly curated experience than traditional large-scale industry conferences. Limiting attendance allows for more meaningful conversations, better networking opportunities, and greater access to speakers, panelists, and fellow attendees throughout the event.
Rather than creating an overcrowded convention-style atmosphere, NEDCON focuses on bringing together a carefully selected group of designers, architects, builders, and creative professionals who are genuinely invested in learning, collaboration, and the future of the industry.
This smaller format is a core part of the experience and helps create the level of connection, education, and access that makes NEDCON unique.
What is included with registration?
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Your NEDCON registration includes access to three full days of thoughtfully curated programming designed to provide real, actionable insight from some of the most respected voices in the design industry.
Attendees will experience:
Three days of speaker sessions and panel discussions
Educational conversations focused on the real business of design
Actionable strategies and little-known industry insights that can be immediately applied to your own business and creative practice
Direct access to leading designers, architects, builders, and creative entrepreneurs
In addition to the educational programming, registration also includes:
Access to sponsored experiences and events throughout the conference
Curated networking opportunities
Delicious food and beverages throughout the event
Admission to the NEDCON Gala Cocktail Party on the second evening (for Heritage and Gold Crown Pass holders), including the NEDCON Awards honoring influential designers and industry leaders
Exclusive NEDCON attendee swag and conference materials
NEDCON was intentionally designed to combine high-level education, meaningful connection, hospitality, and celebration into a more intimate and elevated conference experience.
Are tickets refundable?
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While tickets are not refundable, they are 100% transferable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a colleague, employee, friend, or another individual at no additional cost. Simply contact our team prior to the event to update the attendee information.