Student Series

Student Series at NeoCon® East

October 30, 2008
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Register!

Student Series at NeoCon® East is your chance to see the latest products in commercial design sure to inspire your future projects. A keynote speaker and professional development activities will give you insight into your future design career.

8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

emily pilloton

Opening Remarks & Keynote Address
Thursday, October 30 • 9 a.m. • Room 327

Emily Pilloton, founder of Project H Design, will present a summary of her call-to-action (anti)manifesto for humanitarian design, asking students to stop talking big and start doing good with their design skills. Through examples of Project H initiatives and new models for design business and academics, she will champion the idea of design as a vehicle for social change.

ASID Career Exchange

Thursday, October 30 • 10:30 a.m.–Noon • Theater, Show Floor

Take advantage of this great networking opportunity with more than 20 top architecture and design firms and leading manufacturers. Representatives will be on hand to offer information about their companies, answer questions about careers in the industry and potentially recruit employees for open positions. ASID professional members will also be present to review resumes and portfolios. This is a tremendous and valuable opportunity to connect with top professionals in the industry one-on-one...don't miss it!

Is Your Interior Design Degree Enough?
Explore Post-Graduate Options with IIDA

Thursday, October 30 • 2–3 p.m. • Theater, Show Floor

As a student who will be entering the work force soon, how will you set yourself apart from your competitors? A panel of IIDA Professional Members will discuss the importance of pursuing post-undergraduate opportunities such as the NCIDQ exam, higher education degrees and LEED accreditation that can help you stand out from the crowd. Learn how IIDA will prepare you for these important steps in your interior design career.

New for 2008! Student Seminar Discounts

Take advantage of this opportunity to attend any one-hour, CEU-accredited program offered on Thursday, October 30 only. These seminars are available to students at a rate of $20 each.

  • Visit Seminar Registration at the Baltimore Convention Center on Thursday
  • Check availability for each seminar and register onsite
  • Seating is limited, arrive early!
  • For a listing of Thursday's seminars, visit neoconeast.com/studentseminars

Student Series is Complimentary for Students and Educators!

  • Register online at neoconeast.com (click on Registration and follow the Student Series link).
  • Print your barcode and bring to the show to be scanned for a badge.
  • Badges will provide access to all Student Series activities as well as the exhibit floor October 29–30, 2008.