PAM DAULEY • JASON SAFT • ERIN STETZER • MEREDITH HUCK • BETH DIANA SMITH • SHARON SHERMAN • FAYE ROEBER • PAMELA DURKIN • NICOLE FISHER • ERICA KAYSER • JUSTIN TRATTOU • HEATHER MCMANUS •
PAM DAULEY • JASON SAFT • ERIN STETZER • MEREDITH HUCK • BETH DIANA SMITH • SHARON SHERMAN • FAYE ROEBER • PAMELA DURKIN • NICOLE FISHER • ERICA KAYSER • JUSTIN TRATTOU • HEATHER MCMANUS •
NORTH EAST DESIGN CONFERENCE
OCT 5-7, 2026
NORTH EAST DESIGN CONFERENCE OCT 5-7, 2026
Gain access to all conference presentations and speeches throughout the three days.
Get access to all conference presentations and speeches over all three days as well as access to the NEDCON Gala Cocktail Event on the evening of October 6th where we honor the industry’s leaders. This is also a chance to mingle with conference speakers and other conference attendees. Relax, network, collaborate, and salute our industry’s top visionaries.
Limited to 20 spots. Gain access to all conference presentations and speeches throughout the three days. In addition: get a front-row seat in our speaker’s hall and your Company Logo/Your Name displayed on the back of your seat and in our Conference Agenda, elevating your brand and making networking that much easier! PLUS BONUS: Get an opportunity to address the conference to introduce yourself and get one-on-one time with our Event Speakers at our exclusive Gold Crown Speaker Networking Session. And finally, attend the NEDCON Gala Cocktail Event on the evening of October 6th where we honor the industry’s leaders and award its visionaries.
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.
TRAVEL AND VENUE INFORMATION
& RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
VENUE ADDRESS:
ANTIQUE LOFTS @ RIVERVIEW
33 NEWARK STREET, HOBOKEN NJ 07030
NEAREST AIRPORTS:
NEWARK LIBERTY AIRPORT (NEW JERSEY)
JFK AIRPORT (NEW YORK)
NEAREST HOTELS:
W HOTEL, HOBOKEN NJ
SHERATON HOTEL, WEEHAWKEN NJ
