
Join the next generation of design leaders
Created exclusively for the next generation of commercial interior design leaders, the 30/30 National Conference is an invitation-only experience that brings together the industry's most promising emerging designers from across North America. This immersive experience blends professional development, industry connection, and exclusive access to influential brands across three days at The Mart in Chicago.
If selected to attend you'll receive hotel accommodations, meals, conference programming, curated networking opportunities, and an exclusive invitation to apply for the NEXT Awards, with honorees revealed live onsite by Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen.
Spend October 4-6, 2026 immersed in conversations that continue long after the conference ends.
Why Attend?
Travel & Stay
Attendees receive complimentary hotel accommodations, meals, and conference programming.
Learn Together
Take part in presentations, conversations, and workshops with designers and mentors shaping commercial interiors today.
Make Connections
Meet fellow emerging designers and leading manufacturers through networking events and experiences throughout the conference.